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NewsFundación MAPFRE Hosts Cultural and Networking Evening for the Spanish-Turkish Business Community
Fundación MAPFRE recently hosted an exclusive cultural and networking event in Madrid, bringing together members…
NewsThe Future of the Legal Function: Insights from the IE University & Naturgy “Activando Alas” Programme
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to the legal team of Naturgy at…
Cornerstone InsightsEuropean Parliament Approves AI Act Amendments Under the Digital Omnibus Package
The European Parliament has formally approved the amendments to the EU AI Act proposed under…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain’s AI Governance Bill: A Detailed Analysis of the New AI Enforcement Framework
On 12 June 2026, the Spanish Parliament published the draft Ley para el Buen Uso…
Cornerstone InsightsOperating in Spain? GDPR May Not Be the Only Reason You Need a Data Protection Officer
When organisations assess whether they are required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO), the…
NewsUnlocking AI Value from Voice Data: Discussion at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid
Ceyhun Pehlivan, Managing Partner of Cornerstone Counsel, recently participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by…
NewsAWS 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…
NewsSouth Summit Madrid: Technology, Investment and Innovation
South Summit Madrid once again brought together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies,…
NewsReflections from the Spanish Supreme Court
This week, I had the opportunity to spend time at the Spanish Supreme Court (Tribunal…
NewsStrengthening Academic Ties Across Europe: Reflections from Madrid
One of the most rewarding aspects of participating in European legal events is the opportunity…
NewsParticipation 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…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain Approves Draft Bill Implementing the EU AI Act
The Spanish Government yesterday approved the draft bill on the governance and responsible use of…
Cornerstone InsightsEuropean 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…
NewsReception at the Residence of Switzerland in Madrid
Our Managing Partner was pleased to attend a reception hosted at the Residence of Switzerland…
Cornerstone InsightsAI Act Omnibus Deal: Simplification, Delays and New Prohibitions
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on targeted amendments…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain’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…
Cornerstone InsightsRecord 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…
NewsCornerstone Counsel featured in Iberian Lawyer
Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in Iberian Lawyer following the launch of the firm. The…
NewsCornerstone Counsel featured in Latin Counsel
Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in Latin Counsel following the launch of the firm. The…
NewsCornerstone Counsel featured in El Confidencial following its launch
Cornerstone Counsel has been featured in El Confidencial following the launch of the firm. The…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain’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…
Cornerstone InsightsEU 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…
NewsChambers Europe 2026: Continued Recognition in TMT
Chambers and Partners Europe has published its latest rankings, and I am pleased to have…
NewsInterview 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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