Cristina Villasante

Practice Areas

Cristina is an expert in intellectual property and audiovisual law, advising companies on digital transformation and the protection of intangible assets in technological environments. She has over a decade of experience managing intellectual property portfolios, negotiating and drafting technology contracts, software licensing, and implementing digital infrastructures.

Career

In addition to her professional practice, Cristina is actively engaged in academia and professional associations. She serves as Director of the Center for Legal Innovation at Universidad Camilo José Cela and as Second Vice President of the Spanish Association of Entertainment Law (DENAE). She is also a tenured professor in the Master’s in Intellectual Property at ICADE and frequently lectures at business schools and forums such as The Valley, IE, and the Blockchain Intelligence Law Institute.

Her dual focus on practice and academia allows her to combine practical expertise with thought leadership in the fields of intellectual property, digital regulation, and audiovisual law.

Personal

Cristina holds a Law Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Master’s in Intellectual Property Law from Universidad Pontificia Comillas. This academic background, combined with her professional trajectory, underpins her ability to address complex challenges at the intersection of law, innovation, and technology.

Experience

Cristina has participated in numerous digital transformation projects for companies across different sectors, providing strategic advice on information management and intellectual property rights. Before joining ECIJA in 2018, she developed her career at leading firms such as Eversheds, PwC, and Accenture, where she gained extensive experience in the regulation of digital services and information technologies.

Her expertise spans both the legal and operational aspects of IP and technology, making her a trusted advisor for companies seeking to innovate while ensuring compliance and asset protection.

Clients

Cristina advises companies undergoing digital transformation, including technology providers, audiovisual groups, and organizations seeking strategic protection of intangible assets in technological environments.