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Elena Orduñez

Elena Orduñez

Europe 2026

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About

Provided by Ecija Abogados

Europe

Practice Areas

Media

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Career

Elena is a partner in the Intellectual Property and Audiovisual Law practice.

Elena holds a Law Degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and has over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive legal advice in the fields of Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, and digital platforms, with a strong focus on the audiovisual and publishing industries.

Elena has extensive experience supporting the entire pre-production, production, and post-production process of audiovisual works. She provides full legal advice to national and international film and television production companies, post-production studios, broadcasters, actors, and technical staff on matters including copyright, media, entertainment, image rights, music, contract negotiation, and the acquisition and sale of intellectual property rights, including formats, musical works and performances, distribution rights, among others.

She also has solid experience in the judicial defense of copyright disputes and unlawful intrusions into the rights to honor, privacy, and image. She regularly drafts and negotiates contracts and licenses related to the use, exploitation, and transfer of mobile applications, websites, custom software developments, video games, and more.

Elena also serves as the Secretary of the Spanish National Film Association and regularly delivers training sessions and develops strategies and legal reports for the protection of intellectual property assets.

Professional Memberships

- Secretary of the Spanish National Film Association

- Professor, Master's Program in Representation and Management of Artists and Athletes, Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE)

Personal

Alongside her legal practice, Elena is a professor in the Master’s Program in Representation and Management of Artists and Athletes at ISDE (Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía). She also develops legal reports and training strategies for the protection of intellectual property assets, combining her expertise with a strong educational and institutional commitment.

She holds a Law Degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, which provided the foundation for her specialization in intellectual property and entertainment law.

Education

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Law Degree

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Spain

Industry Sector Expertise

Audiovisual

Entertainment

Publishing

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

TMT: Media - Spain

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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: MediaChambers European Guide
  • Orduñez is a very good professional.

    TMT: MediaChambers European Guide
  • Elena Orduñez has an excellent attitude, and excellent service and team knowledge.

    TMT: MediaChambers European Guide

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