About Guadalupe

Guadalupe heads the cyber/data/privacy practice in Cooley’s London office. She is a noted subject matter authority in all things related to privacy, cybersecurity and data. She has a particular focus on the fintech, payments, financial services, technology, life sciences and healthcare, media and communications, retail, and consumer industries – and she has deep experience advising global leaders in those sectors. Guadalupe has experience in everything from high-profile data breaches to establishing compliance processes and programs to developing data governance frameworks. She also supports her clients on all matters related to artificial intelligence (AI) and navigating the new digital regulatory framework in the UK and the European Union.

Passions

Surviving hot yoga classes

My paella dish

Travel and sunny beaches

Family time

Chilled wine on a sunny afternoon

I provide practical advice to my clients based on extensive hands-on experience in-house, in private practice and in dealing with regulators.

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Admissions and credentials

  • England and Wales
  • Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid (Madrid Bar Association)

I have found Guadalupe and her team to be easy to work with, attentive, and quick to respond, providing effective and practical advice which can be effortlessly provided to internal clients.

Chambers UK FinTech 2024

Guadalupe Sampedro has the gravitas, professional EQ, and executive presence to calm stressful situations. I walk away feeling well-advised and that there is a clear executable plan.

Legal 500 UK 2024

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