ECIJA > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile
ECIJA Offices

CALLE SERRANO 69
28006 MADRID
Spain
ECIJA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Industry focus: TMT Tier 1
Offering regulatory advice, litigation services, and support on corporate transactions, the TMT group at ECIJA is capable of handling a wide variety of complex, cross-border matters for clients from the media and entertainment, telecoms, and technology sectors. The team’s breadth of expertise continues to attract impressive clients to its extensive roster comprised of notable names. The main contacts in the department include Hugo Écija and Alejandro Touriño; Écija stands out for his aptitude in mergers and disputes arising from the media sector, while Touriño is noted for his role as president of the IT Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Other key practitioners in the group include Cristina Villasante, Teresa Pereyra, and Salvador Silvestre, all of whom are experts in digital regulations.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm’s experience makes them a benchmark in the market for any company dedicated to technology or digital business. They offer innovative and practical solutions.’
‘ECIJA has been a leading firm in technology law for years. The lawyers in the TMT area have extensive knowledge of technologies and new regulations and a very open mindset towards innovation and change. Their legal advice is always risk-oriented and aligned with the client’s business.’
‘What sets this firm apart is its ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a genuine understanding of its clients’ needs. This translates into customised and strategic legal solutions that truly make a difference. Furthermore, its agile and responsive structure ensures efficient legal representation adapted to changing challenges. Salvador Silvestre’s leadership has been key in adopting innovative technologies that improve communication and transparency, facilitating collaboration and ensuring that we are always informed about the progress of our cases.’
‘The attorneys at this firm stand out for their passion for excellence and their unwavering commitment to their clients’ interests. They do not settle for easy solutions, they strive to obtain the best possible results. Salvador Silvestre is a perfect example of this dedication. His deep legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and ability to build strong relationships give us the confidence that we are in the best hands. His proactive approach and constant pursuit of innovation ensure that we will always have cutting-edge legal solutions.’
‘This firm is an exceptional legal partner that combines experience, client focus, innovation, and a passionate team led by the outstanding Salvador Silvestre. His dedication to understanding our challenges and needs gives us the peace of mind that we are receiving the best legal representation possible.’
‘The TMT team has a very distinctive knowledge of the market. They master all areas of technology law, even those that are most disruptive or have just emerged. The team is always proactive and takes great care to offer their clients the best result, the one best suited to their needs. Their extensive experience in the market is of great value when looking for legal solutions that adapt to the specific circumstances of each company.’
‘In terms of digital law and new technologies, Teresa Pereyra stands out for her transversality and ability to offer legal and business solutions. She perfectly understands the problems or needs that clients pose and her advice provides complete and useful solutions on a day-to-day basis. Her legal and technical knowledge and her commitment to the client are essential and generate a high degree of trust.’
‘ÉCIJA is the leading law firm in technology law in Spain. Its expertise and reputation in this specialisation make it the ideal firm for any matter related to regulatory aspects in the development of new technologies, cybersecurity, data protection, or compliance.’
Key clients
Spotify
Dolce & Gabbana
Sony
Inditex
Banco Santander
Starlite International Festival
Grupo Prisa
Santa Lucia
Atletico de Madrid
Decathlon
AXA
Burger King
Bankinter
FCC
LG
McDonald’s
Evo Bank
Paramount
Iberdrola
Warner Bros
Diageo
Fresco Film
Havas
Repsol
Bowfinger International Pictures
ITV Studios Iberia
Publicis
Enagas
Melia
Henry Schein
Tous
Caixabank
Lidl
Latam Airlines
Iberia
Abertis
Acciona
Orange
Alea Media
Par Producciones
Nostromo Pictures
Prosegur
Aena
Atos IT
ING Bank
Amadeus
Sixt
Privalia
Inetum
Good Mood Productions
Work highlights
- Advising Warner Bros. on the production of ‘Idolos’.
- Advising Spotify on payment solutions through the Horizon Scanner platform.
Spain > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 1
ECIJA's IP practice, known for its ‘technical rigour and experience,’ excels in handling a wide range of copyright matters, including emerging areas like NFTs. The group, which is regularly instructed by major clients from the tech, media, entertainment and advertising sectors, offers assistance with regulatory compliance, media productions, and copyright registrations, as well as licensing and litigation matters. Hugo Écija, a key contact in the group, specialises in copyright litigation, while Alejandro Touriño focuses on copyright issues within the TMT sector. Helena Suárez and Elena Ordúñez are adept at handling disputes in the audiovisual segment.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team stands out for its technical rigour and experience, but above all, for the relationship of trust that they establish from the very beginning. They are transparent, direct, and very flexible with respect to the needs of the client. It is a multidisciplinary, diverse, collaborative, and highly technological team, and these qualities differentiate them from the rest of their competitors.’
‘The intellectual property team understands the client’s needs from the very beginning and manages projects with rigour and excellent response times.’
‘Cristina Villasante, in addition to her approachability, demonstrates her communication skills in the training sessions provided to clients in which she makes the complex easy. She stands out for her rigour, compliance with deadlines, excellence, and results.’
‘Their in-depth knowledge of the audiovisual world together with their knowledge of the advertising industry makes them the ideal firm to turn to.’
‘Both the speed and quality of the work are produced based on two premises: perfection and thorough analysis of legal issues. Both make it a differentiating firm. Alejandro Touriño understands the industry perfectly and performs analyses from a business point of view, to then apply the regulations. This makes it different from other law firms.’
‘They are by far the most professional, adept, and attentive firm. Their most notable qualities are their availability and ability to adapt to a wide variety of cases, with little notice and great speed.’
‘Elena Orduñez is very agile and accurate when it comes to advising on issues of legal clearance and copyright.’
‘They are the best practice in the Spanish market. They were born many years ago as an IP boutique and have not lost their essence, despite having become one of the five largest firms in Spain.’
Key clients
Telefónica
Amazon
Prisa
Rakuten
Banco Santander
Sony Music
NH Hotel Group
Netflix
Mango
Inditex
Melia
Fundacion Profuturo
Sapphire Media International
Banijay
ISBTV
Action Against Hunger Foundation
Fundación Alzheimer España
The Hawkers Group
Animaj Investment SAS
Fundación Telefónica
Acciona
Shein
Vodafone
Prosegur
LVMH
Burger King
Philips
Havas
Publicis
Omnicom
Spotify
Sixt
FCC
LG
Warner Bros
Repsol
Enagas
Iberdrola
Work highlights
- Advised Telefónica on the launch of a marketplace platform for trading NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
- Advised Amazon on the launch of the new Amazon Kids and Amazon Photos services and applications in Spain and other jurisdictions.
- Advised PRISA on the development of policies and an AI governance framework, which is crucial, particularly considering the risks that the use of AI tools may pose to intellectual property in a Spanish-listed media company like PRISA.
Spain > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
With expertise in regulatory compliance, contentious-administrative proceedings, and crisis management, the data privacy and data protection practice at ECIJA stands out for its breadth of capabilities both domestically and internationally. The group’s extensive client roster continues to expand with notable names from a variety of industry sectors, including banking and finance, healthcare, and energy. The main contacts in the department include IT expert Alejandro Touriño, compliance and regulatory specialist Teresa Pereyra, and TMT authority Daniel López. Other notable practitioners include Jesús Yáñez and Jesús Rubí, both of whom have a wealth of experience handling privacy matters.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘ECIJA’s data protection team is sizeable. Alejandro Touriño’s leadership exhibits closeness, trust, and dedication. They have also recently added Jesús Rubí, a key person in the regulatory sphere, which will make the team even more powerful.’
‘Teresa Pereyra stands out in particular for her ability to empathise with the client.’
‘The team has deep knowledge of privacy and data protection. Their personalised approach and their ability to adapt to the specific needs of their client are fundamental to the success of projects. Without a doubt, it is of great added value to have specialists who take into account a comprehensive and strategic vision.’
‘Teresa Pereyra not only keeps up with the latest technological trends and regulations, but also offers proactive and creative solutions that allow us to be one step ahead in the market. In particular, her level of specialisation allows for complex issues to be addressed not only from a technical point of view, but also a strategic one.’
‘ECIJA’s data Protection team have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter at a legal level, but also, and what is more difficult to find, at a technical level. For its clients, this means receiving comprehensive advice and not depending on several providers. They know and understand the technology and that makes it possible to apply the regulations in a much more practical and business-oriented way.’
‘Teresa Pereyra not only has the technical and legal knowledge and experience necessary to offer a high-quality service, but also a special sensitivity to understand the context and specific interests of clients, which translates into highly tailored advice with a tremendously practical approach. Teresa stands out for the trust she generates, which is essential for clients.’
‘The team is distinguished by its exceptional commitment to each project they undertake, always showing pro-activeness and willingness to help at all times. In addition, its practical approach allows them to find efficient and effective solutions, quickly adapting to our needs and the constantly changing legal environment. This set of qualities makes the team not only competent, but also accessible and reliable.’
‘The team is highly specialised in the practice of personal data protection. This mastery of the subject allows them to offer precise and up-to-date advice, adapting to constant legislative and technological changes.’
Key clients
Iberia
Amadeus
Banco Santander
Mahou, S.A
Bank Of Spain
La Liga
Burger King
Abertis
Atletico De Madrid
Abbott Laboratories
Liberty Seguros
Hotelbeds Group
Transunion
Goiko Grill Group
Vueling
Latam Airlines
Liberty Media Compnay
EDP
Titan Os
Orange
Más Movil
Casa Batló
The Adecco Group
Salto Systems
Heritage B Group
McDonald’s
Spotify
Inditex
Grupo Prisa
Decathlon
AXA
Iberdrola
LG
Melia
Caixabank
Prosegur
Aena
Inetum
Sixt
Amadeus
Privalia
Havas
Work highlights
- Advising Iberia on sanctioning procedures.
- Advised Burger King on the risks of an acquisition.
- Advising Banco Santander’s global risk analysis team on privacy and cyber security issues.
Spain > Environment Tier 2
The environment and sustainability team at ECIJA has increasingly been advising clients on new obligations regarding the circular economy, eco-design, corporate sustainability due diligence, and environmental product declarations that arose as a result of changing European legal frameworks. Víctor Moralo, who leads the practice group, often assists national and multinational companies in Spain with environmental, waste, ecological transition, and circular economy matters.Practice head(s):
Victor Moralo
Testimonials
‘The work of attorney Victor Moralo and this law firm is excellent. His personalised attention and follow-up of the procedural steps is commendable.’
‘The dedication, effort, professionalism and expertise in environmental issues of attorney Victor Moralo is excellent.’
‘Strong specialisation in waste, packaging, etc. with strong knowledge not only of current regulations but also of regulations in the approval phase.’
‘We highly value the practical approach, adapted to our activity, and the simplicity of the answers so that they are accessible to all types of non-legal profiles.’
‘Écija offers a level of knowledge superior to that of other firms in this area. The vast experience in this area is evident, both at European and national level.’
‘Écija is an unbeatable partner in our real estate projects, not only for the meticulous and detailed analysis of the project roadmap, due diligence and viable scenarios but also for the comprehensive management of the support they provide us.’
‘The team led by Víctor Moralo is in the first league of environmental advice.’
Key clients
Decathlon
Melia International Hotels
Makri
Greenpeace
Rezero
Plataforma del Mar Menor
Melia– Palma de Mallorca
Meliá – Cataluña
Meliá – Menorca
Work highlights
- Providing consultancy services to Decathlon for the implementation of a product reuse system.
- Advising Hotel Meliá on aligning the new urban planning with the city and tourism models of Fuerteventura while coordinating public and private interests.
- Advising REZERO on the process of drafting and processing the Law on Waste Prevention and Management and Efficient Use of Resources in Catalonia.
Spain > Dispute resolution Tier 3
ECIJA has a robust dispute resolution offering which includes domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration related to unfair competition, banking, and IP rights, as well as debt and insurance matters. With a focus on the telecoms and media, insurance, food, and retail industry sectors, the practice has amassed a strong client roster consisting of household names. With no formal department heads, the main contacts in the group include civil, commercial, and bankruptcy specialist Librado Loriente and telecoms, tech, and IP expert Javier López. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Juan Hernández Bonache, José María Abella, and Ruth Sanchez.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘ECIJA stays abreast of the latest developments and news regarding the regulation and legal treatment of new technologies and business areas.’
‘The team stands out due to the closeness in the way they treat each other and in the work they do. This quality results in the establishment of maximum confidence in the work and advice received from these professionals. In addition, of course, to their technical knowledge and understanding of the needs of their clients.’
‘It is essential that legal advice is coordinated with business decisions, moving away from theoretical approaches and bringing advice into line with the reality of the business. This is one of the great advantages of working with ECIJA. Our sector requires innovation in the provision of services and the implementation of new techniques, in which ECIJA helps us thanks to its firm profile, which is not common in other firms.’
‘Javier López and Juan Hernández Bonache always support the client within time frames and they are right with the client on the issues that need to be resolved which differentiates them from other advisors who have longer response times.’
‘ECIJA’s team stands out for its versatility in addressing complex issues from different perspectives. In the case of the litigation team, the approach to the substance of the matter is supported by the areas of specialisation and, based on this knowledge, the appropriate legal strategy is adopted at a procedural level.’
‘José María Abella is committed to understanding in the greatest detail both the business model and the objectives sought in each case, so that the decisions and actions are flexible and adapted to the needs of the client. The combination of closeness and professionalism in dealing with clients would be another of the qualities both at an individual level and of the work team in general. And the level of results obtained is excellent, in line with expectations.’
‘Javier López is a very attentive and accessible person with good oratory skills. He is also an excellent lawyer in court. His experience and professionalism stand out.’
‘Librado is a very decisive person and always comes up with a solution. He is very focused on business and making it grow.’
Key clients
BBVA
LG Electronics
Aena
Adidas
Libero Football Finance, AG
Grupo Lactalis
Fairmont Hotel Group
Alcampo
Evolutio Cloud Enabler
ING Bank
Industrias Lácteas De Granada, S.L.U.
Starlite International Festival
Colt Technology Services
Karl Mayer
Cartera Vivanta, S.L.U.
Premier
Skretting España, S.A.
Bioresearch De México, S.A. De C.V.
Innvaria Technologies, S.L.
Herederos De Alonso Y Sanz, S.L.
Atlético De Madrid Football Club
Totem Towerco Spain
Work highlights
- Representing BBVA in its banking fraud litigation portfolio.
- Represented LG Electronics España, S.A.U. in a legal proceeding in which a user claimed damages in the amount of €259,719.86.
- Represents Aena before the Spanish Supreme Court in a legal proceedings against Airfoods Restauración Y Catering SL in relation to the application of the official regulation for the adjustment of surface rentals as a result of the decrease in traffic at airports after the pandemic.
Spain > Employment Tier 3
Noted for its ‘ability to combine deep technical knowledge with practical and commercial insight,’ ECIJA‘s labour and employment team specialises in collective dismissals, employment contracts, and DEI policies. The main contacts in the department include Fernando Vizcaíno, Carlos Martínez Cebrián, and Raúl Rojas. Vizcaino concentrates on litigation, while Rojas stands out for his aptitude handling negotiations and defending clients in employment proceedings.Other key lawyers:
Fernando Vizcaíno; Carlos Martínez Cebrián; Raúl Rojas; Sara Duro; Grabriela Hott
Testimonials
‘Raúl Rojas, Sara Duro, and Grabriela Hott are a fantastic team, flexible, dynamic, up-to-date, proactive, and they transmit great confidence in everything they structure. As a major difference with other firms, I would also add that they always try to find a solution to the problem aligned with the business needs.’
‘The firm’s labor law team is distinguished by its comprehensive and personalised approach to managing labour disputes, combining solid technical expertise with a deep understanding of the Spanish business and regulatory environment. Their ability to address complex issues makes them a benchmark within the sector.’
‘The ability to anticipate legal challenges and offer preventive and strategic solutions is a unique characteristic that stands out in their daily practice.’
‘As a key strength, I would highlight their ability to act by providing advice that is not only reactive, but also proactive and preventive.’
‘The team stands out for its agility in adapting to normative and regulatory changes, combined with a notable skill in resolving disputes. Their knowledge of the latest trends in labour law allows them to offer modern solutions aligned with the needs of clients.’
‘Compared to other firms, this team is favorably positioned thanks to its ability to integrate advanced technology into the labour law practice. Predictive analysis tools and digital case management allow clients to enjoy a more efficient service with more accurate results. Their focus on innovation, without losing technical excellence, sets them apart from other firms that tend to stick to more traditional approaches.’
‘What truly distinguishes the lawyers at this firm is their ability to combine deep technical knowledge with practical and commercial insight. Each member of the team brings not only vast experience in labour law, but also a complete understanding of business dynamics, allowing them to offer advice that goes beyond simple regulatory compliance. This combination of legal expertise and strategic vision is the differentiating element that gives them an advantage over other competitors in the sector.’
‘One of the main characteristics that differentiate the firm’s lawyers is their multidisciplinary approach. By working closely with other areas of the firm, such as tax or commercial law, they manage to provide comprehensive and well-founded solutions for their clients. In addition, their ability to respond quickly and their flexibility to adapt to constantly evolving legal contexts allow them to be one step ahead of other firms that tend to be more rigid in their methodology.’
Key clients
Adobe
Amazon
Santander
Avolta
Meliá Hotel Group
Asociación Española de Producciones Cinematográficas
Atresmedia
Atlético de Madrid Football Club
Omnicom Media Group
Santa Lucia
Lidl
Ilunion
Air Europa
Cellnex
Seur
Sek- Universidad Camilo José Cela
Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Grupo Secuoya
Jenoptik / AG
IE University
Cemex España Operaciones, S.L.U
Stratio
Aprendices y Canciones
Meta MMA Sports, S.L
Work highlights
- Advised Adobe on collective employment relationships.
- Advised Amazon on the outsourcing of certain activities in many jurisdictions and the potential transfer of undertakings.
- Advised Santander on a collective dismissal.
Spain > White-collar crime Tier 3
ECIJA's white-collar crime practice offers assistance with internal investigations, regulatory compliance, the implementation of anti-corruption policies, and general advisory services. The group is adept at representing clients from a range of industries, including energy, food and beverages, and real estate. The main contacts in the department include Pablo Jiménez De Parga, José María Abella, and Noelia Álvarez; de Parga stands out for his expertise in corporate fraud, financial misconduct, and regulatory violations, while Abella is recognised for his aptitude in fraud and corruption matters. Alvarez focuses on fraud investigations, corporate compliance, and money laundering cases.Other key lawyers:
Pablo Jimenez de Parga; José María Abella; Noelia Álvarez
Key clients
Repsol
Makro
Indra
Cofely
Ilunion
Ilunion Limpieza Y Medio Ambiente S.A. E Ilunion Cee Limpieza Y Medio Ambiente S.A.
Corporación JMAC BV
Skretting España, S.A.
Ave Murcia Case
Amenabar
Aitor Perlines
Jose Antonio Olivares – Caso Tandem
Construcción Y Rehabilitación Eficiente SL
Diego Buño
Work highlights
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
ECIJA‘s M&A team advises domestic and international corporates and financial investors on M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and broader corporate law matters, with a strong focus on the TMT sector. Alberto Alonso Ureba specialises in corporate law, governance, and commercial matters, while Emilio Prieto supports Spanish and international companies, as well as venture capital funds, in a range of transactions.Other key lawyers:
Alberto Alonso Ureba; Emilio Prieto; Leticia Domínguez
Testimonials
‘Their technical and human quality is exceptional. They are always available and know the company and its needs perfectly.’
‘It is important to know the market, but also the market trends and how we can legally use them to scale. ECIJA is always supporting the team with a business-oriented approach.’
‘1. Knowledge of the company’s practices and those of the sector. 2. Quick and concise responses. Because they know us, they provide the solutions we expect. 3. Monitoring and updating protocols based on market and legal changes allow us to adapt quickly to changes.’
‘Their friendly and cordial treatment stands out. It is easy to reach them when you have a problem. They seek client satisfaction instead of maximising their income. They have an excellent sense of duty, are good communicators, and are experts in their fields.’
‘Their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a focus on practical business solutions is highly impressive. They have consistently provided us with strategic advice tailored to our unique needs.’
‘The team is exceptionally responsive and dedicated, always prioritising the client’s best interests. Their collaborative approach and ability to handle complex problems efficiently make them stand out.’
‘Their consistent ability to adapt to new challenges and provide strategic, innovative solutions ensures we can navigate even the most complex issues with confidence.’
‘They stand out for their accessibility, involvement, rigour and their decisive ideas, which have been invaluable to our success.’
Key clients
Mediaset
MAPFRE
AE Industrial Partners LP
Dawn Capital
Bolt
Mahou
LLYC
Hydro Blue Iberia SLU
Legends Hospitality
Chiliz and Socios.com
Grupo Elektra
Renfe
REVEL
Amplifier Ventures
Atlético de Madrid Football Club
CaixaBank
DIAGEO
Work highlights
- Advised Mediaset on the acquisition of 70% stake in La Fábrica de la Tele, S.L. owned by Peras Producciones Audiovisuales (Adrián Madrid Martín) and Oscar Cornejo Palomino (Manzanas Producciones Audiovisuales), a Spanish company in which Mediaset already held 30% of its stake, through a share sale and purchase agreement.
- Advised Mapfre, S.A. on the acquisition of a significant stake in Docline.
- Advising AE Industrial Partners, LP on the acquisition by Immfly (in which AEIP holds a relevant stake) of the technology arm of the Swiss corporation GATE.
Spain > EU and competition Tier 5
ECIJA‘s competition law practice offers comprehensive expertise across transactional and contentious matters, coupled with tailored compliance programmes to guide clients through complex regulatory frameworks. Team head Patricia Liñan, a highly regarded competition lawyer, boasts a strong track record in proceedings before the CNMC and EC. Jaime Torres, another key member, is adept at handling intricate competition matters.Practice head(s):
Patricia Liñán
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
Quick and direct answers, very efficient.’
‘They understand the issues very quickly, without the need for meetings about them. Efficient for the client.’
‘The team have incredible understanding of the intricacies of EU competition law and deep expertise in Spain. They provide helpful and clear advice and are lovely to work with.’
‘Patricia has incredible expertise and knowledge in the field of competition law. She is very practical in her approach and easy to work with.’
‘Patricia Liñán has extensive knowledge of her area and has built a very close relationship with the entire legal team. Their feedback is always quick and eminently practical.’
Key clients
Lactalis
Nokia
Privalia
Columna Capital
Astara Group
Euro 6000
Enalta
Wemass
Work highlights
- Representing LACTALIS as defendants in actions for damages.
- Representing NOKIA in its appeal against the decision of the Spanish Competition Authority.
- Providing ongoing legal advice to Privalia on competition and consumer product matters.
Spain > Intellectual property: Trade marks
Colombia > TMT
‘Dedicated to finding the best solution to client needs’, ECIJA Colombia’s TMT group is distinguished by its prominent media and entertainment offering, where it counts CMO Producciones and Miracol Producciones among its longstanding clients. The team also advises telecoms and technology companies on regulatory matters, while it additionally houses an active data protection practice. Pablo Márquez, who focuses on TMT regulation and dispute resolution, co-heads the department alongside and IP and TMT specialist Patricia Renjifo. Also noted are Julio Castañeda, who contributes niche expertise in matters related to the radio spectrum, and senior associate Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres.Practice head(s):
Patricia Renjifo; Pablo Márquez
Testimonials
‘We recommend the team for its knowledge and expertise. In particular, Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres stands out for her availability and knowledge of the subject.’
‘An excellent team of professionals, dedicated to finding the best solution to client needs. The firm’s TMT practice is very innovative. Its presence in more than 17 countries gives it the coverage and quality that multinational companies require.’
‘In the TMT space, Pablo Márquez and Patricia Renjifo combine all their experience and recognition to provide high-quality work, with a focus on efficient processes and high-value generation. Its work teams function in an integrated manner and with the contribution of knowledge.’
‘The availability of service when required and its timely response make this team something special.’
‘The team’s technical knowledge in technology regulation is very extensive. This allows it to have a great strategic vision to strengthen its public policy strategies.’
Key clients
CMO Producciones
Televideo Mediapro
Screen Colombia
Miracol Producciones
Thema America
Mercado Libre
Airbnb
Samsung Electronics Colombia
TikTok
Work highlights
- Advising Miracol Producciones on its international productions for clients such as Netflix.
- Advising TikTok on regulatory and public policy matters.
- Advising Airbnb on TMT-related regulations and public policy matters.
ECIJA > Firm Profile
ECIJA is one of the best multidisciplinary and independent firms in the Spanish market, as well as the firm of choice for TMT, IP and data protection. ECIJA has 35 offices in 17 countries and the largest presence of an Ibero-American firm in Latin America.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Business restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings | Gabriel Nadal | ||
Commercial agreements | Juan Salmerón | ||
Commercial agreements | Elena Annez de Taboada | ||
Corporate/M&A | Hugo Écija | ||
Corporate/M&A | Emilio Prieto | ||
Corporate/M&A | Gabriel Nadal | ||
Intellectual property and copyright | Hugo Écija | ||
Intellectual property and copyright | Juan Salmerón | ||
Intellectual property and copyright | Alejandro Touriño | ||
IT, telecoms, data protection and outsourcing | Cristina Villasante | ||
Media, IP | Helena Suárez | ||
IT, telecoms, data protection and outsourcing | Alonso Hurtado | ||
IT, telecoms, data protection and outsourcing | Xavier Muñoz | ||
Labour and employment | Raúl Rojas | ||
Labour and employment | Alfonso Autuori | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Javier López | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Maite Mascaró | ||
Media and entertainment | Hugo Écija | ||
Media and entertainment | Juan Salmerón | ||
Public policy and regulatory | Xavier Muñoz | ||
Private equity and venture capital | Emilio Prieto | ||
Private equity and venture capital | Ricardo Oliveras | ||
Real estate and planning | Gabriel Nadal | ||
Real estate and planning | Maite Mascaró | ||
Sport | Hugo Écija | ||
Sport | Ricardo Oliveras |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 1000Languages
Spanish Catalan Euskera English French German ItalianOther
Other offices : Madrid Other offices : Barcelona Other offices : Valencia Other offices : Zaragoza Other offices : Islas Canarias Other offices : Lisbon/ Porto/ Braga Other offices : Santiago de Chile Other offices : Tegucigalpa / San Pedro Sula Other offices : San Jose/ Guanacaste Other offices : Managua Other offices : Guatemala Other offices : San Salvador Other offices : Panama Other offices : Rio de Janeiro/ São Paulo/ Brasilia/ Belo Horizonte Other offices : Bogotá Other offices : Mexico Other offices : Buenos Aires Other offices : Quito /GuayaquilClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Xavier Mas, Head of Legal & Compliance
COMPANY/FIRM: Media Markt
TESTIMONIAL: ECIJA offers us a comprehensive service, with very short response times but at the same time with an unbeatable technical level. The advice is exceptionally accurate, practical and proactive.
CLIENT: Virginia Cardenal Antón, Head of Management and Risks
COMPANY/FIRM: British Telecom
TESTIMONIAL: After so long, we continue trusting ECIJA as our legal partner because of its high dose of proactivity, knowledge of its clients’ sector, and its undoubted talent.
CLIENT: Manuel Urbano, CFO
COMPANY/FIRM: FremantleMedia
TESTIMONIAL: ECIJA’s team always proves to have a wide knowledge of the peculiarities of the media sector, giving high quality coverage to our legal needs in various areas of our business
CLIENT: Antonio García, General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Orange
TESTIMONIAL: At ECIJA customer orientation prevails, understanding what you need, anticipating your needs and giving quick, effective and business-focused advice.
Diversity
Diversity is a crucial value in ECIJA´s culture.
ECIJA is concerned about fostering diversity and granting inclusion. ECIJA’s challenge consists of officially shape its already open and flexible nature, in order to measure it and follow its application.
ECIJA has experienced how diversity and plurality enriches its daily work. This richness lies on the singularity of each lawyer. Based on that, ECIJA follows the way to adapt the Firm to each employee’s own features, providing accordingly personalized treatment (flexibility).
The keystone is structural change, allowing integration of every valid professional. We bet for a fully inclusive culture, focusing on talent, achievements and performance, putting aside subjective characteristics. For this reason, 2020 Sustainability strategy is focused on achieving real equality among ECIJA´s professionals as a first step in order to achieve real equality in our society.
ECIJA aims all the aforementioned intentions to permeate its daily working practices. In this sense, ECIJA develops a Global Diversity Program. This program consists of multiple initiatives, some of which are related to the formal functioning of the Firm (internal processes and procedures), while others are specific actions (workgroups and communication tools). Thanks to our innovative DNA, most of those initiatives are quite new and disruptive in Law Firms environment:
More Women STEM
This project aims to reveal the crucial role women play in professional environment and its leadership and guidance in future Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics careers.
It is focussed on promoting women’s role as change agent and encourages access of young women to future STEM professions. Particularly, this project provides teenage students with useful tools which will help them in their decision-making path in order to start successful professional careers.
Female students must realize their professional evolution is rooftop-less. They can reach as far as they want, and no social consensus must limit their dreams.
Conciliation and gender equality Committee
This workgroup is composed by ECIJA volunteers that, sponsored by the management team, meet periodically to discuss activities and actions which might help ECIJA walk the conciliation and equality path.
Internal communication open policy
ECIJA makes available to its professionals various internal, online and bidirectional communication channels. ECIJA’s lawyers feel free to express their points of view openly. ECIJA encourages its employees to freely share their interests and opinions via said communication channels.
There is also a specific area, named People & Culture, fully dedicated to listening and taking care of the Firm’s professionals. This specific team is led by the Chief Happiness Officer, whose main responsibility is to maintain ECIJA’s Happiness index at a top level.
Flexible schedule
In order to facilitate the inclusion of every profile, ECIJA grants 100% flexible working hours, without a specific hour of start and finish of workday. This policy enables employees to organize their work around their lives, not the other way around. As a result, almost 100% of ECIJA´s professionals have different working hours each day.
Smart Working
ECIJA also allows employees to work wherever they want, with no other requisite than covering their duties. The telework policy has no limitation in days or reasons. ECIJA relies, once more, in its professionals’ common sense. The Firm is focused on productivity and results, not in formality and rigorous working hours.
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