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Provided by Ecija Abogados

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)

Chambers Review

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TMT: Media - Spain

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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 cyber security mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Ecija advised Paramount on the legal aspects of the production of the TV series 'We Were the Lucky Ones'. The matter was quoted at EUR14 million.

Strengths

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Ecija has very direct contact with its clients and is highly available.

TMT: Media respondent
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Ecija's experience in multidisciplinary projects, combined with a highly specialised team, gives it an advantage in solving complex problems and offering clear and viable solutions. 

TMT: Media respondent
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Ecija is a law firm that has a practical focus. It helps clients answer their questions in a practical way.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

Ecija anticipates trends and risks, providing proactive and strategic support that differentiates it within the industry. 

TMT: Media respondent
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Ecija has a sizeable team that offers its clients quality advice. The team is composed of super experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hugo Écija Bernal
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Hugo Écija Bernal
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Eminent Practitioners
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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Alejandro Touriño
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Alejandro Touriño
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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 business-oriented lawyer providing technical excellence.

Alejandro Touriño is an agile lawyer who is greatly capable to understand the client and find solutions.

Alejandro's business vision, technical excellence and ability to help are unique.

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Juan Salmerón Artero
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Juan Salmerón Artero
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Band 3
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.

Juan Salmerón Artero provides excellent legal advice.

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

Alonso Hurtado combines a high-quality service with a timely response. He is able to handle highly complex cases and demonstrates a crucial business acumen.

Alonso Hurtado is able to look after the interests of his clients in an exceptional way as he demonstrates knowledge of not only the regulations, but also of the regulatory bodies.

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Cristina Villasante
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Cristina Villasante
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Band 4
Cristina Villasante assists with e-commerce, digital transformation procedures and consumer protection mandates in the IT sector.

Cristina Villasante shows great involvement in her work and high expertise in regulatory issues related to new technologies.

Cristina Villasante is a very well-prepared lawyer that knows how to meet deadlines. She is very accessible, up to date and always pays attention to her clients.

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Elena Orduñez
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Band 4

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 a proactive and attentive lawyer who is not only aware of the needs of her clients but also very close to them.

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Helena Suárez
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Band 4

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

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TMT: Data Protection
Alejandro Touriño
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Alejandro Touriño
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Band 3
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TMT: Information Technology
Alejandro Touriño
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Alejandro Touriño
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Band 2
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Alonso Hurtado
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Alonso Hurtado
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Band 4
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Cristina Villasante
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Cristina Villasante
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Band 4
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TMT: Media
Hugo Écija Bernal
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Hugo Écija Bernal
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Eminent Practitioners
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Juan Salmerón Artero
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Juan Salmerón Artero
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Band 3
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Elena Orduñez
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Band 4
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Helena Suárez
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Band 4
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