TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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Provided by Ecija Abogados
16 partners; 50 fee earners based in Spain, Portugal, Latin & Central America.
Key clients: Telefonica, Mercadona, Sanitas, Fox, Mediapro, National Geographic, Omnicom, Orange, M&C Saatchi, Rakuten TV
• Advice to the Business Software Alliance and its members on the full range of enforcement matters in Spain, including civil proceedings, criminal complaints, evidence-gathering searches, criminal complaints and product seizures.
• Advice to the online holiday rentals company Homeaway on liability issues affecting the company in its capacity of information society service provider under the EU´s Electronic Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC.
• ECIJA is Globomedia´s sole legal counsel, and advise the company on commercial and distribution contracts for its productions with TV channels in Spain and abroad, as well as providing representation in litigation and handling regulatory, tax and labour law issues.
• Freemantle Media´s lead counsel, ECIJA advises the British company on the contractual, image rights, merchandising, product licensing and product placement issues associated with its vast portfolio of hit-TV shows.
• ECIJA advises leading video-on-demand streaming service provider Rakuten TV with the full range of legal matters arising from the development of its own audiovisual content.
- Best IT, IP and Data Protection Law Firm of the Spanish Market (Expansión Awards 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Most innovative Project (Expansión Awards 2016, 2017, 2018)
Chambers Review
Ecija Abogados is a market-leading law firm that is well known for its outstanding knowledge of media matters. It possesses a highly specialised TMT department showing aptitude across a plethora of mandates. The law firm acts on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including litigation, international distribution agreements, marketing issues and production finance agreements. The team also offers a notable IT practice handling digital transformations and e-commerce topics for a range of clients such as multinational tech giants, media companies and entities from the banking sector. The team also handles privacy regulatory compliance and cyber security mandates.
Work Highlights
- Ecija Abogados advised Amazon on a plan to raise Amazon Prime Business (B2B) fees and potential risks under Spanish digital and consumer protection laws.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ecija Abogados has demonstrated expertise, a very practical approach, and, most importantly, the technical knowledge in the area that goes beyond the purely legal."
"They are one of the most efficient firms we have worked with."
"What I liked most is the proactivity. They always go one step beyond what you ask for; their anticipation is very good."
"Ecija Abogados has demonstrated expertise, a very practical approach, and, most importantly, the technical knowledge in the area that goes beyond the purely legal."
"They are one of the most efficient firms we have worked with."
"What I liked most is the proactivity. They always go one step beyond what you ask for; their anticipation is very good."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Hugo Écija Bernal maintains a strong reputation in advising clients on production, advertisement and distribution issues, boasting a strong reputation in M&A between media companies.
Managing partner Alejandro Touriño is recognised for his expertise in IT as well as data protection knowledge. He assists clients with digital and consumer protection mandates, as well as data privacy compliance processes and e-commerce platforms. He also advises on technology contracts and issues related to new technology platforms and products.
"Alejandro Touriño offers innovative points of view."
Juan Salmerón Artero is noted as a key partner in the firm's media practice. He primarily advises media and TV production companies on production and distribution topics, further handling transactional work for the sector.
"Juan Salmerón Artero perfectly balances the risk, is determined and adaptable to circumstances."
Alonso Hurtado handles a range of IT matters, including IT procurement processes.
"He has a great capacity for work and sensitivity to the needs of the client."
Cristina Villasante assists with e-commerce, digital transformation procedures and consumer protection mandates in the IT sector.
"Cristina is great to work with."
Helena Suárez enters the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. She has strong practice assisting clients with production agreements and tax structures in the audiovisual sector.
"Helena provides immediate advice and solutions to problems as well as understands the client's needs."
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