‘What really sets it apart is its innovative approach’, say clients of ECIJA , where the privacy and data protection group is part of a market-leading TMT practice. Managing partner Alejandro Touriño is a standout practitioner in matters of IP and new technologies, while up-and-coming partners Jesús Yáñez, Daniel López – who has ‘great knowledge of the subject’ – and Teresa Pereyra are highly experienced in compliance matters and are key advisers on regulatory developments. Barcelona-based Vanesa Alarcón regularly advises domestic and international clients on data protection and privacy, IT services and e-commerce matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The service provided by ECIJA in terms of protection makes it different, due to the knowledge brought to the market, interrelation with other practice areas and their applicable regulations, along with the evolution of the model and the application of new technologies. Strong response times and availability, both at the partner and assigned team level.’

  • ‘I would highlight the team's great knowledge of the subject and other applicable regulations, an aspect that is relevant taking into account the activity carried out by us, the adaptation of new technologies, artificial intelligence models and the evolution of the sector itself. Work is completed with practical knowledge, tailored to our needs, both at the national, European and international level. Knowledge, closeness and availability, ability to adapt to needs, times and risks, together with the proactive approach to compliance. Without a doubt, a safe proposition.’

  • ‘What really sets ECIJA apart is its innovative approach. In a constantly evolving legal world, ECIJA not only keeps up with changes, but is also at the forefront of finding creative solutions for their clients. Their innovative mindset is reflected in the way they approach cases and their willingness to explore new legal strategies to achieve exceptional results. Despite its success and growth, ECIJA maintains personalised attention to its clients. In my experience, I always felt like a priority, with a legal team that communicated proactively and kept me constantly informed. ECIJA is an exceptionally talented and highly innovative team that exceeds all expectations.’

  • ‘The culture, the talent of each person on the team, and the communication is what I value most. From partners to junior associates, each attorney demonstrates deep knowledge in their field of expertise, has an enviable dedication to keeping up with the latest legal trends, and their ability to apply that knowledge to complex cases is truly impressive.’

  • ‘I highlight two strong points. Firstly, the level of specialisation of its work team, which allows us to address complex issues from a not only technical but organisational/functional point of view, and secondly, the level of attention,  flexibility and client service.'

  • ‘The work team that collaborates with us has a very high level of knowledge that allows us not only to delve deeper into each of the areas, but also to apply a transversal criterion to the responses, considering the technological and innovative component, as well as other closely related disciplines. Without a doubt, it is of high added value to have specialists who take into account a comprehensive vision of the case.'

  • 'Regarding the quality of the work results, all responses incorporate a contextual interpretation based on solid arguments and, when required, provide additional relevant documents or information that is very useful for its application in practice. The contribution of technical criteria adapted to the specific case is of clear added value, which provides a very useful and didactic practical vision in the implementation with other areas or departments.’

  • 'They insist on looking for alternatives and foundations to defend the interests of my company and at the same time they are practical and straightforward when it comes to assessing the possibilities of success or failure of a certain legal strategy, based on the particularities of the case and their experience.'

Key clients

  • Google
  • World Bank
  • McDonald’s
  • Yamaha
  • La Liga
  • Bank Of Spain
  • ACB (National Basketball League)
  • Inditex (Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Etc.)
  • C&A
  • Momenta Europe Gmbh
  • Zur Rose
  • Santander Bank
  • Ing Bank
  • LG
  • Aena Airport Network
  • Aquila Capital
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Iberia Airlines
  • Vueling Airlines
  • Latam Airlines
  • Barcelona Football Club
  • Iese
  • Bupa Group (Sanitas)
  • Mercadona
  • Axa
  • H&M
  • NH Hotels
  • Melia Hotels
  • Bnp Paribas
  • Orange
  • Mahou
  • EDP
  • Dorna Sports (Moto Gp)
  • Decathlon
  • Hotelbeds
  • Uber
  • Makro
  • Philip Morris
  • Hearst Magazines
  • La Prairie
  • Vodafone
  • Prisa
  • Entradas.Com
  • Dentsu
  • Omnicom
  • Havas Media
  • Bankinter
  • BMW
  • Mercedes
  • Cinesa
  • Acciona
  • Transunion
  • Goiko Grill
  • Diageo

Work highlights

  • Advised Inditex on IT and data privacy matters and provided strategic guidance on the impact of new tools and campaigns across Inditex's brands.
  • Providing ongoing advice to McDonald's on data privacy and protection matters.
  • Advised Making Science and Google on data monetisation and cookie use while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

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Alejandro Touriño, Daniel López, Vanesa Alarcón, Teresa Pereyra, Jesús Yáñez, Esperanza López