With a strong presence in the TMT space and deep knowledge of financial transactions, ECIJA is particularly well placed to assist domestic and international banks in fintech matters, including the implementation of digital projects. Fintech and payment services players also retain the team in regulatory issues concerning the launch of new products and their expansion into the Iberian and Latin American markets. Alonso Hurtado brings together experience in TMT matters and regulatory compliance in the financial sector. Cristina Villasante ‘is the reference person for fintech matters’.
Testimonials
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‘The procedural team is exceptional. They are always willing to delve into the substance of the matter and treat each case uniquely, avoiding standardised solutions.’
‘They analyse the characteristics of each client very well to find the best way to defend their interests based on this knowledge. They are always available at any time and their response times are very short, which gives clients a lot of peace of mind.'
‘The firm has a very strong department in fintech. Cristina Villasante particularly stands out.'
‘Cristina Villasante is the reference person for fintech matters.'
Key clients
- World Bank
- Santander Bank
- American Express
- ING Bank
- Bnext
- Bank of Portugal
- Bank of Spain
- Bankinter Consumer Finance
- SAP Concur
- RCI Bank
- VWFS Volkswagen Financial Services
- BBVA
- Santander Consumer Finance
- Wizink Bank
- Euro 6000 (E6K)
- Pichincha Bank
- Triodos Bank
- Caixabank
- Paymatico
- BFF Bank
- PagoNxt
- Directa24
- Iberaval
- Kineox
- Monese
- EPI (European Payments Initiative)
- Zotapay
- Commerzbank
- PSA Finance
- European Central Bank
- European Bank Authority
- Bankinter Bank
- SAREB
- Evo Bank
- Allfunds Bank
- Mercury TFS
- STRATIO
- BESTINVER (ACCIONA)
- UNNAX
- COLLECTAR
Work highlights
- Advising Santander Tecnología y Operaciones, S.L., the IT branch of the bank, on the development, negotiation, and implementation of the One Europe project.
- Advised football club ATLETICO DE MADRID on a sponsorship agreement involving the launch of NFT projects with ATM memorabilia.
- Advising the Bank of Spain on the development of a project for the regularisation of its identification and electronic signature systems.