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Ecija Abogados

TMT: Data Protection

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Ecija Abogados

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16 partners; 50 fee earners based in Spain, Portugal, Latin & Central America.

Key clients: Telefonica, Mercadona, Sanitas, Fox, Mediapro, National Geographic, Omnicom, Orange, M&C Saatchi, Rakuten TV

•    Advice to the Business Software Alliance and its members on the full range of enforcement matters in Spain, including civil proceedings, criminal complaints, evidence-gathering searches, criminal complaints and product seizures.
•    Advice to the online holiday rentals company Homeaway on liability issues affecting the company in its capacity of information society service provider under the EU´s Electronic Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC. 

•    ECIJA is Globomedia´s sole legal counsel, and advise the company on commercial and distribution contracts for its productions with TV channels in Spain and abroad, as well as providing representation in litigation and handling regulatory, tax and labour law issues.
•    Freemantle Media´s lead counsel, ECIJA advises the British company on the contractual, image rights, merchandising, product licensing and product placement issues associated with its vast portfolio of hit-TV shows.
•    ECIJA advises leading video-on-demand streaming service provider Rakuten TV with the full range of legal matters arising from the development of its own audiovisual content.

- Best IT, IP and Data Protection Law Firm of the Spanish Market (Expansión Awards 2016, 2017, 2018)

- Most innovative Project (Expansión Awards 2016, 2017, 2018)

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TMT: Data Protection - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ecija Abogados is a market-leading law firm that is well known for its outstanding knowledge of media matters. It possesses a highly specialised TMT department showing aptitude across a plethora of mandates. The law firm acts on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including litigation, international distribution agreements, marketing issues and production finance agreements. The team also offers a notable IT practice handling digital transformations and e-commerce topics for a range of clients such as multinational tech giants, media companies and entities from the banking sector. The team also handles privacy regulatory compliance and cybersecurity mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ecija Abogados acted as legal production counsel to Netflix for its productions based in Spain, spanning a range of genres with different regulatory specificities.

Strengths

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  • Overall, we're satisfied with the work; the team always resolves the company's questions creatively and diligently. Always agile and willing, it shows professionalism and passion in everything it does.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • In privacy matters, Ecija Abogados distinguishes itself through a comprehensive approach that combines in-depth knowledge of the GDPR with sensitivity to the real-world operations of businesses.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • I would highlight its skill in anticipating risks, proposing innovative solutions and adapting to evolving regulatory environments, which inspires confidence in the management of critical projects.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • They are really good lawyers; anything that is new, they can handle.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • The team handles complex issues very well by bringing the best person in each area into the negotiation and procedure. All areas are very well covered and coordinated with each other.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alejandro Touriño
    Alejandro Touriño

    Alejandro Touriño

    Managing partner Alejandro Touriño is recognised for his expertise in IT as well as data protection knowledge. He assists clients with digital and consumer protection mandates, as well as data privacy compliance processes and e-commerce platforms. He also advises on technology contracts and issues related to new technology platforms and products.

    • Alejandro Touriño is a great manager and visionary.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
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  • Hugo Écija Bernal
    Hugo Écija Bernal

    Hugo Écija Bernal

    Eminent practitioner Hugo Écija Bernal maintains a strong reputation in advising clients on production, advertisement and distribution issues, boasting a strong reputation in M&A between media companies.
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  • Daniel López
    Daniel López

    Daniel López

    Daniel López assists clients in advisory and sanction response mandates in the data protection environment.

    • Daniel López is an extraordinary professional and passionate about his work. He is always thinking about the company and how to meet the challenges we face.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Daniel López's service is distinguished by his availability, responsiveness and attention to detail. He combines technical expertise with practical and efficient solutions.

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  • Juan Salmerón Artero
    Juan Salmerón Artero

    Juan Salmerón Artero

    Juan Salmerón Artero is noted as a key partner in the firm's media practice. He primarily advises media and TV production companies on production and distribution topics, further handling transactional work for the sector.
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  • Alonso Hurtado
    Alonso Hurtado

    Alonso Hurtado

    Alonso Hurtado handles a range of IT matters, including IT procurement processes and compliance.

    • Alonso Hurtado has the availability to resolve problems.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
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  • Cristina Villasante
    Cristina Villasante

    Cristina Villasante

    Cristina Villasante assists with e-commerce, digital transformation procedures and consumer protection mandates in the IT sector.

    • Villasante's handling of complex matters demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and a remarkable ability to find practical and effective solutions. She stands out for her business acumen.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Cristina Villasante is an excellent lawyer.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Cristina Villasante has an extraordinary level of dedication to service – always ready to help in any matter of the company.

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  • Elena Orduñez
    Elena Orduñez

    Elena Orduñez

    Elena Orduñez regularly assists audiovisual platforms with a range of productions. She also actively advises clients on transactional operations in the sector.

    • Elena Orduñez is very knowledgeable, very well prepared and has a great capacity for quick and effective responses. She also has the ability to defuse situations when necessary.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Orduñez is a very good professional.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Elena Orduñez has an excellent attitude, and excellent service and team knowledge.

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  • Helena Suárez
    Helena Suárez

    Helena Suárez

    Helena Suárez has a strong practice assisting clients with production agreements and tax structures in the audiovisual sector.

    • Helena Suárez is a figure in the audiovisual sector with extensive industry knowledge and a deep understanding of her clients' businesses. She provides them with high-quality, valuable advice.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Helena Suárez was very focused on our needs and had a practical approach.

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