Noted for combining ‘technical skill, creativity, and commercial awareness’, Ecija houses a team of TMT lawyers who are routinely instructed by multinational tech giants, Spanish-listed companies and major banks. The group’s work in TMT spans regulatory compliance, transactional, and contentious mandates. The group is under the leadership of media specialist Hugo Écija, who works on both contentious and transactional matters. Alejandro Touriño has significant expertise in IT, IP, and innovation mandates for a raft of multinational corporations, while Cristina Villasante is well-versed in audiovisual law, software licensing, IT contracting, and digital services regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Working with the lawyers at ECIJA has been an exceptional experience. What sets them apart is their rare ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of our business and operational realities. They do not just interpret the law — they immerse themselves in our industry, understand our workflows, and offer solutions that are legally robust and immediately implementable. This is invaluable for a business like ours, where compliance cannot be an abstract exercise; it must integrate seamlessly into daily operations.'
- ‘ECIJA stands out not only for legal expertise but for the way the team functions as an extension of our own business. They consistently provide advice that is practical, operationally feasible, and aligned with our strategic goals. Their combination of technical skill, creativity, and commercial awareness ensures that solutions are actionable in the real world, not just theoretically correct.
- ‘Teresa Pereyra has empathy and a global understanding of the situation and always offers creative solutions for the most complex situations.’
- ‘They have an innovative approach to projects, always with a decisive and empathetic touch. They have a strong commitment to solutions and providing excellent customer service.’
Key clients
- McDonald's
- Sony Music
- Inditex
- Visa
- HBO
- Banco Santander
- Mercedes-Benz
- Pedro Almodovar (El Deseo)
- Bad Bunny
- Carrefour
- Sony Pictures
- Netflix
- Iberdrola
- Amazon Studios
- Cloudfare
- Octopus Energy
- MasOrange
- World Bank
- Inetum
- Par Producciones
Work highlights
Provides ongoing legal and strategic support in connection with McDonald’s digital transformation initiatives and IT operations.
Provides comprehensive legal support to INDITEX in the negotiation, structuring, and drafting of technology and consultancy contracts linked to the digital transformation of its retail stores, both in Spain and abroad.
Provided advice to HBO on the legal production of its unscripted original content in Spain, supporting the platform’s strategic investment in high-quality local programming.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alejandro Touriño
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Cristina Villasante
Other key lawyers
Hugo Écija; Alejandro Touriño; Helena Suárez; Juan Salmerón; Cristina Villasante; Juan Carlos Guerrero; Teresa Pereyra