Ecija

Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A, Labour Law, and Media, Intellectual and Industrial Property

Partner

Carlos Quintanilla is a Partner at ECIJA El Salvador and is a member of the firm's Litigation and Arbitration practice.

With more than twenty years of professional experience, Carlos advises national and international clients on complex dispute resolution matters, with particular expertise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate disputes and emerging technology law. His practice also includes negotiation, mediation, compensation claims and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Throughout his career, Carlos has developed extensive experience representing clients in civil and commercial judicial proceedings, successfully managing high-value disputes involving damages claims, contractual conflicts, out-of-court settlements and strategic negotiations. His previous collaboration with the civil and commercial courts of San Salvador provided him with a comprehensive understanding of judicial procedures and litigation strategy.

In addition to his dispute resolution practice, Carlos regularly advises clients on corporate, labour and financial matters, participating in sophisticated legal transactions for both domestic and international companies. He has also contributed to legal thought leadership through numerous publications on technology law, digital assets and labour legislation. His professional excellence has been recognized by leading legal directories, particularly in Banking & Finance and Intellectual Property.

Spanish, English

Chair of the Innovation, Technology, Science and Venture Capital Committee of the British Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce.

He obtained a Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Counseling, with outstanding mention, from the Carlos Tercero University of Madrid, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences from the Doctor José Matías Delgado University. He has also obtained several Diplomas from the Complutense University of Madrid.

Carlos is recognized for his strategic and solution-oriented approach to dispute resolution. He combines extensive courtroom experience with strong negotiation skills, enabling clients to resolve complex legal conflicts efficiently while protecting their commercial interests. His practice also reflects a particular interest in the legal implications of technological innovation and emerging industries.

Outside of his legal practice, Carlos is actively engaged in discussions surrounding technology, innovation and legal developments affecting digital industries. He also contributes to legal publications and professional initiatives focused on dispute resolution, emerging technologies and business law.