ECIJA receives acclaim from clients for its 'deep knowledge of the digital economy and new technologies' and continues to field a diverse practice in relation to companies with strong digital tech elements to their operations. Clients from across the media, sports and e-sports, IT, and telecoms sectors look to the practice group for diverse work, ranging from IP, data protection and outsourcing, to broader matters of corporate governance, commercial agreements and compliance. Managing partner Ricardo Chacón has broad corporate and commercial strength, and oversees the TMT and sports law groups. Joaquín Rodríguez focuses on data protection privacy and e-commerce, while IP expert Mike Margáin is a further key contact for TMT clients. Berenice Sagaón is a compliance specialist; and Kaynicté Pérez is a tech-focused advisor whose practice reaches across corporate, TMT and real estate.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I consider that ECIJA is exceptional in its knowledge of its legal practice and in covering all possible risks, before a contractual proposal. Also, I consider that its internal organizational structure is very specialised, so you can work with several people within the same case.’

  • ‘His professionalism, his understanding of our industry and, in my opinion, his knowledge of all the aspects and situations we have had. For me, Fernando Poo is an exceptional lawyer.’

  • ‘ECIJA is known for being a leading international legal services firm in the digital economy, which makes it unique in the legal market. Its strengths include a team highly specialized in technology, data protection, intellectual property, innovation and digital economy. The ECIJA team has solid training in these areas, as well as extensive experience in advising companies in the digital environment. Compared to other firms, ECIJA stands out for its focus on the digital economy and technology, which has allowed it to position itself as a benchmark in the market. In addition, the firm has introduced new features in various aspects, such as diversity, collaboration and technology. For example, ECIJA has implemented diversity and inclusion programs in its team, as well as has opted for collaboration with other firms and entities to offer a comprehensive service to its clients.’

  • ‘It stands out for its deep knowledge of the digital economy and new technologies, which allows it to offer comprehensive and specialized legal advice in this area. The firm's lawyers are characterized by their ability to quickly adapt to regulatory and technological changes, which allows them to offer innovative and effective solutions to their clients. One of ECIJA's key differences from its competitors is its proactive and oriented approach to the prevention of legal conflicts in the digital context. This allows them to anticipate possible problems and provide preventive advice that helps their clients minimize risks. Among the most notable qualities of ECIJA lawyers are their high level of specialization in the digital economy, their commitment to excellence and innovation, and their ability to offer creative solutions to the legal challenges posed by the digital world.’

  • ‘The communication and interaction with the client is very professional but at the same time friendly in the sense of the trust it grants.'

  • ‘Excellent attention and follow-up of matters.’

  • ‘The attention is wonderful and the service delivery is excellent.’

  • ‘Ricardo Chacon offers extensive knowledge and generates confidence in the designation of projects. Very solid in legal and current issues in a global environment.’

Key clients

  • Krispy Kreme
  • Hugo Boss
  • Church & Dwight
  • Spotify
  • Ansys
  • Acciona
  • Atletico de Madrid Soccer Club
  • Taylor Wessing
  • Karate Combat
  • Atlético San Luis Soccer Club
  • Socios Services
  • MediaRex
  • San Francisco Giants Baseball
  • Breville
  • PIM Brands
  • Vivaro Telecom
  • Bimbo Net (Grupo Bimbo)
  • Apolopag
  • Rothys
  • Tendam
  • Loyalty Juggernaut
  • Mercury TFS
  • Learneo
  • S&T Sports Group
  • PDI Technologies
  • Access Now
  • Victorinox
  • Operadora Cibergestión
  • MediaMath
  • Garage Films
  • Betterware
  • Akoni
  • Jostens
  • Trafimar Group
  • Deel
  • Expereo
  • Transfermate
  • Aevitas
  • Are.na Social Platform
  • Nexnet
  • Bitron
  • Hawkers
  • Sistema de Transferencias y Pagos (STP)
  • ETPAY
  • Biomimeticamex
  • Oculus Technologies
  • ALPS
  • Servitron
  • Klimber LatAm
  • MIYMSA
  • Megafy
  • FAHM Technology Partners
  • Virtuozzo
  • Unview
  • Magnos Production Company
  • Joyo Technology
  • Lynx
  • Abacom Telecom
  • Comdata Group
  • Servitron (Servicios Troncalizados Telecom)
  • Validated ID
  • GEA Westfalia
  • Larm

Work highlights

  • Advised Club Atletico San Luis on agreements entered into with ESPN TV & Univision, regarding the broadcasting rights for its matches both in Mexico and in the US.
  • Advised Hugo Boss on crafting a digital full-commerce services-agreement for online channels in territories including Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
  • Advising the literary agency Aevitas on reviewing and structuring a Device as a Service (DaaS) model contract.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ricardo Chacón, Joaquín Rodríguez, Berenice Sagaón, Kaynicté Pérez, Mike Margáin