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AWS Summit Madrid: AI, Cloud Computing and the Future of Digital Transformation

Ceyhun Pehlivan, Managing Partner of Cornerstone Counsel, attended AWS Summit Madrid, one of Spain’s leading…

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South Summit Madrid: Technology, Investment and Innovation

South Summit Madrid once again brought together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies,…

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Reflections from the Spanish Supreme Court

This week, I had the opportunity to spend time at the Spanish Supreme Court (Tribunal…

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Strengthening Academic Ties Across Europe: Reflections from Madrid

One of the most rewarding aspects of participating in European legal events is the opportunity…

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Participation in the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the European Law Institute in Madrid

Our firm was pleased to attend the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the European Law Institute…

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Spain Approves Draft Bill Implementing the EU AI Act

The Spanish Government yesterday approved the draft bill on the governance and responsible use of…

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European Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines on High-Risk AI Systems under the EU AI Act

The European Commission has published draft Guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems under…

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Reception at the Residence of Switzerland in Madrid

Our Managing Partner was pleased to attend a reception hosted at the Residence of Switzerland…

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AI Act Omnibus Deal: Simplification, Delays and New Prohibitions

The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on targeted amendments…

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Spain’s Data Protection Authority Pivots Towards AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Governance

Spain’s Data Protection Authority (AEPD) has published its 2025 Annual Report, revealing far more than…

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Record GDPR Fines in Spain in 2025: 325 Sanctions Totalling an Unprecedented €48.1 Million

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published today its FY25 Annual Report, confirming a…

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Cornerstone Counsel featured in Iberian Lawyer

Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in Iberian Lawyer following the launch of the firm. The…

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Cornerstone Counsel featured in Latin Counsel

Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in Latin Counsel following the launch of the firm. The…

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Cornerstone Counsel featured in El Confidencial following its launch

Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in El Confidencial following the launch of the firm. The…

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Spain’s Implementation of the EU Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive: Key Elements of the Proposed Bill

Spain is progressing with the implementation of the CER Directive (EU) 2022/2557 through the proposed…

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EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): Commission issues first draft guidance – 10 key points you need to know

On 3 March 2026, the European Commission published its first draft guidance on the EU…

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Chambers Europe 2026: Continued Recognition in TMT

Chambers and Partners Europe has published its latest rankings, and I am pleased to have…

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Interview on the EU Cyber Resilience Act: Key Takeaways and Remaining Challenges

I was recently interviewed by Information Security Media Group (ISMG) to discuss the EU Cyber…

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Agentic AI and data protection: guidance from the Spanish AEPD

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published detailed technical guidance on agentic artificial intelligence…

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Spain’s financial regulator publishes FAQs on DORA implementation: what you need to know

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has applied across the EU since 17 January 2025.…

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Recognised as “Next Generation TMT Partner of the Year 2025” at the Legal 500 Iberia Awards

I am honoured to have been recognised as Next Generation TMT Partner of the Year…

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