Catharina Glugla
About Catharina Glugla
Catharina Glugla is a Partner at A&O Shearman, specializing in data protection and technology laws. She has extensive experience in assisting clients with GDPR compliance and has worked with various prestigious law firms throughout her career.
Work at A&O Shearman
Catharina Glugla has been a Partner at A&O Shearman since 2024. In this role, she focuses on data protection, cyber, and technology laws, leveraging her extensive experience in these areas. Her expertise includes assisting clients with GDPR compliance and navigating the complexities of data-driven business models.
Education and Expertise
Catharina Glugla studied at Bucerius Law School, where she achieved a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and completed her State Exam (Staatsexamen) from 2007 to 2013. She also studied at Waseda University for 11 months in 2009. Her legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt a.M. further solidified her qualifications in law.
Background
Glugla has a diverse professional background, having worked at several prestigious law firms. She served as a Senior Associate at Allen & Overy in Düsseldorf from 2020 to 2024 and held various roles at Allen & Overy, including Trainee and Associate. Her earlier experience includes positions at Hogan Lovells, Hengeler Mueller, and Latham & Watkins.
Achievements
Catharina Glugla received the 'Women in Law Award' in 2019, recognizing her contributions to the legal field. She is ranked among Germany's 'best privacy and data security lawyers' by Best Lawyers and Handelsblatt. Her work includes successfully defending clients against data protection fines and guiding them through internal investigations.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Glugla has gained significant experience in regulated sectors, including financial services and insurance. She has worked on projects involving digital bancassurance, InsurTech, FinTech, and cryptocurrency. Her international expertise includes secondments to Allen & Overy's privacy teams in London and Belgium.