Guadalupe Sampedro

Cyber/Data/Privacy

Technology Transactions

Technology

Financial Services Regulatory

Fintech

Communications

Retail & Consumer Products

Guadalupe Sampedro specializes in cyber/data/privacy issues with a focus on fintech, payments, financial services, technology, life sciences and healthcare, media and communications, retail and consumer clients. She has deep experience advising global leaders in these sectors. She also advises clients on complex regulatory matters, such as the interplay between the Payment Services Directive 2 and the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as on a wide range of data protection matters, including binding corporate rules and other international data transfer frameworks.

Guadalupe has significant experience in international data protection from both private practice and in-house perspectives, having previously served as PayPal’s EU data protection officer and privacy director for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. She was responsible for building a global privacy program and leading the process to obtain new BCRs following the complex separation from eBay. Her experience at PayPal gave her a unique opportunity to experience the challenges that global companies face when implementing regulatory changes.

Guadalupe is well known for her ability to manage complex global projects and navigate across multiple jurisdictions. She is a proven leader in navigating the challenges institutions face when implementing regulatory changes and has a keen understanding of the importance of practical legal advice in a cutting-edge industry. In addition, she has built professional relationships with an extensive network of regulators in key European jurisdictions.

Guadalupe is qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and in Spain, and she therefore regularly advises her clients in UK and European matters.