With expertise in regulatory compliance, contentious-administrative proceedings, and crisis management, the data privacy and data protection practice at ECIJA stands out for its breadth of capabilities both domestically and internationally. The group’s extensive client roster continues to expand with notable names from a variety of industry sectors, including banking and finance, healthcare, and energy. The main contacts in the department include IT expert Alejandro Touriño, compliance and regulatory specialist Teresa Pereyra, and TMT authority Daniel López. Other notable practitioners include Jesús Yáñez and Jesús Rubí, both of whom have a wealth of experience handling privacy matters.
Testimonials
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‘ECIJA's data protection team is sizeable. Alejandro Touriño's leadership exhibits closeness, trust, and dedication. They have also recently added Jesús Rubí, a key person in the regulatory sphere, which will make the team even more powerful.’
‘Teresa Pereyra stands out in particular for her ability to empathise with the client.’
‘The team has deep knowledge of privacy and data protection. Their personalised approach and their ability to adapt to the specific needs of their client are fundamental to the success of projects. Without a doubt, it is of great added value to have specialists who take into account a comprehensive and strategic vision.’
‘Teresa Pereyra not only keeps up with the latest technological trends and regulations, but also offers proactive and creative solutions that allow us to be one step ahead in the market. In particular, her level of specialisation allows for complex issues to be addressed not only from a technical point of view, but also a strategic one.’
‘ECIJA's data Protection team have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter at a legal level, but also, and what is more difficult to find, at a technical level. For its clients, this means receiving comprehensive advice and not depending on several providers. They know and understand the technology and that makes it possible to apply the regulations in a much more practical and business-oriented way.'
‘Teresa Pereyra not only has the technical and legal knowledge and experience necessary to offer a high-quality service, but also a special sensitivity to understand the context and specific interests of clients, which translates into highly tailored advice with a tremendously practical approach. Teresa stands out for the trust she generates, which is essential for clients.'
‘The team is distinguished by its exceptional commitment to each project they undertake, always showing pro-activeness and willingness to help at all times. In addition, its practical approach allows them to find efficient and effective solutions, quickly adapting to our needs and the constantly changing legal environment. This set of qualities makes the team not only competent, but also accessible and reliable.’
‘The team is highly specialised in the practice of personal data protection. This mastery of the subject allows them to offer precise and up-to-date advice, adapting to constant legislative and technological changes.’
Key clients
- Iberia
- Amadeus
- Banco Santander
- Mahou, S.A
- Bank Of Spain
- La Liga
- Burger King
- Abertis
- Atletico De Madrid
- Abbott Laboratories
- Liberty Seguros
- Hotelbeds Group
- Transunion
- Goiko Grill Group
- Vueling
- Latam Airlines
- Liberty Media Compnay
- EDP
- Titan Os
- Orange
- Más Movil
- Casa Batló
- The Adecco Group
- Salto Systems
- Heritage B Group
- McDonald's
- Spotify
- Inditex
- Grupo Prisa
- Decathlon
- AXA
- Iberdrola
- LG
- Melia
- Caixabank
- Prosegur
- Aena
- Inetum
- Sixt
- Amadeus
- Privalia
- Havas
Work highlights
- Advising Iberia on sanctioning procedures.
- Advised Burger King on the risks of an acquisition.
- Advising Banco Santander's global risk analysis team on privacy and cyber security issues.