The data protection and data privacy team at Ecija is geared to handle a broad range of instructions from high-profile clients across the financial services, automotive, and energy sectors, among others. The practice covers a myriad of data protection issues, including regulatory compliance, administrative proceedings, technology contracting, and mandates concerning AI and the digital economy. Multinational corporations regularly turn to managing partner Alejandro Touriño for his expertise on contentious IT matters. Teresa Pereyra is relied on by brands across the leisure, transport, and electronics industries for her knowledge of regulatory frameworks and personal information management, while Daniel López is active in cross-border mandates related to data processing and cybersecurity.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The data protection team in Écija works very well. They are technically skilled and stay very up-to-date on a subject that is quite complex due to its interactions with other departments and its cross-functional nature. Their client relations are very smooth.’
- ‘It has an exceptional managing partner and an excellent team of counsel. They possess in-depth subject matter knowledge and extensive practical experience.’
Key clients
- Iberia
- Banco Santander
- Mercedes-Benz
- Volkswagen
- Pepsi Co
- Roblox
- Burger King
- Abbot
- Repsol
- Iberdrola
- Amadeus
- MAHOU
- The Addeco Group
- Rfef
- Ferrovial
- Goiko
- European Central Bank
Work highlights
Advises Iberia, Spain’s flagship airline and a key player in the international aviation sector, on a wide range of data protection and technology matters.
Leads the DORA compliance project for Banco Santander, acting as project counsel for the remediation of all key ICT vendor contracts in alignment with the new EU Digital Operational Resilience Act.
Advises Mercedes-Benz on legal matters relating to the processing of personal data across its operations and those of the wider corporate group, with a particular focus on the adoption of technological solutions and the development of innovation projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Daniel López
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Teresa Pereyra
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Touriño; Teresa Pereyra; Daniel López; Jesús Yáñez; María González; Javier Arnáiz