Professional Qualifications

  • Abogado registered with Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid

Prior Experience

  • 2006 to present, partner, Head of IP and Technology Law at DLA Piper Spain in Madrid.
  • 2001 to 2005 Head of IP & Technology Law at a major global US law firm.
  • 1997 to 2001 HC Corporate, IP and IT law matters at a leading Spanish bank.
  • 1991 to 1997 associate in an international law firm in Madrid and Brussels.

Recognitions

  • Diego is featured in the prestigious Chambers Global Directory 2016, Chambers Europe 2016 and Legal 500 2016 as a specialist in Intellectual Property Rights and Media and Technology Rights.

Education

  • Universidad Autónoma Madrid (Spain), Law Degree
  • Cambridge School of Law (UK), Diploma in Contract Law

Memberships

  • Member of the Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid)
  • External Expert registered with SEPBLAC.
  • Autelsi: Spanish Telecommunications Association and Online Services Users (International Commission)
  • United Nations: Expert Member of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
  • IAPP: International Association of Privacy Professionals. Main Panel
  • IHRA: International Hotels & Restaurant Association. Main Trainer