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ECIJA has a robust dispute resolution offering which includes domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration related to unfair competition, banking, and IP rights, as well as debt and insurance matters. With a focus on the telecoms and media, insurance, food, and retail industry sectors, the practice has amassed a strong client roster consisting of household names. With no formal department heads, the main contacts in the group include civil, commercial, and bankruptcy specialist Librado Loriente and telecoms, tech, and IP expert Javier López. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Juan Hernández Bonache, José María Abella, and Ruth Sanchez.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘ECIJA stays abreast of the latest developments and news regarding the regulation and legal treatment of new technologies and business areas.’

  • ‘The team stands out due to the closeness in the way they treat each other and in the work they do. This quality results in the establishment of maximum confidence in the work and advice received from these professionals. In addition, of course, to their technical knowledge and understanding of the needs of their clients.’

  • ‘It is essential that legal advice is coordinated with business decisions, moving away from theoretical approaches and bringing advice into line with the reality of the business. This is one of the great advantages of working with ECIJA. Our sector requires innovation in the provision of services and the implementation of new techniques, in which ECIJA helps us thanks to its firm profile, which is not common in other firms.’

  • ‘Javier López and Juan Hernández Bonache always support the client within time frames and they are right with the client on the issues that need to be resolved which differentiates them from other advisors who have longer response times.’

  • ‘ECIJA's team stands out for its versatility in addressing complex issues from different perspectives. In the case of the litigation team, the approach to the substance of the matter is supported by the areas of specialisation and, based on this knowledge, the appropriate legal strategy is adopted at a procedural level.’

  • ‘José María Abella is committed to understanding in the greatest detail both the business model and the objectives sought in each case, so that the decisions and actions are flexible and adapted to the needs of the client. The combination of closeness and professionalism in dealing with clients would be another of the qualities both at an individual level and of the work team in general. And the level of results obtained is excellent, in line with expectations.’

  • ‘Javier López is a very attentive and accessible person with good oratory skills. He is also an excellent lawyer in court. His experience and professionalism stand out.’

  • ‘Librado is a very decisive person and always comes up with a solution. He is very focused on business and making it grow.’

Key clients

  • BBVA
  • LG Electronics
  • Aena
  • Adidas
  • Libero Football Finance, AG
  • Grupo Lactalis
  • Fairmont Hotel Group
  • Alcampo
  • Evolutio Cloud Enabler
  • ING Bank
  • Industrias Lácteas De Granada, S.L.U.
  • Starlite International Festival
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Karl Mayer
  • Cartera Vivanta, S.L.U.
  • Premier
  • Skretting España, S.A.
  • Bioresearch De México, S.A. De C.V.
  • Innvaria Technologies, S.L.
  • Herederos De Alonso Y Sanz, S.L.
  • Atlético De Madrid Football Club
  • Totem Towerco Spain

Work highlights

  • Representing BBVA in its banking fraud litigation portfolio.
  • Represented LG Electronics España, S.A.U. in a legal proceeding in which a user claimed damages in the amount of €259,719.86.
  • Represents Aena before the Spanish Supreme Court in a legal proceedings against Airfoods Restauración Y Catering SL in relation to the application of the official regulation for the adjustment of surface rentals as a result of the decrease in traffic at airports after the pandemic.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Librado Loriente
ECIJA

Other key lawyers

Librado Loriente, Javier López, Juan Hernández Bonache, José María Abella, Ruth Sanchez