Press release

‘Chambers Europe ranks ECIJA as the Best Firm in Media law in the Spanish market’

Chambers Europe, the most prestigious international legal ranking, has placed ECIJA for sixth year in a row as a top tier firm in TMT law (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) and recognized the firms’ leadership of three of its partners in this practice.

Madrid 25-04-2014

Chambers Europe, the most prestigious international legal ranking, has placed ECIJA in the top as the Best Firm in Spain in Media law (TMT), practice area the firm has been leading for sixth consecutive year in this ranking; and other renowned international legal publications.

Furthermore, Chambers Europe, also recognizes among the 9 Best Lawyers in TMT Law in the Spanish market to 3 ECIJA lawyers: Hugo Écija, as one of the best lawyers in TMT and Intellectual Property: ‘he is renowned expert and towering figure in the Spanish media sector’; Emilio Prieto, Corporate/ M&A Partner, is noted for his expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in the TMT sector: ‘highly skilled in M&A, practical, humble and nice to work with. He finds solutions and adapts to our needs’; and Juan Salmerón, partner and Media/ IP practice head, ‘has an impressive portfolio of international and domestic clientele, who describe him as ‘a magnificent lawyer; amazing’.

Please read full publication to Chambers Europe 2014:

http://www.chambersandpartners.com/194/556/Editorial/7/1#firmsSubsection_279298

On the TMT-IT area, the ranking recognizes ECIJA as a reference in the Spanish market on the following practices: IT and Telecoms. Law, Privacy and Data Protection, IT Governance, and Information Technology, where has reinforced its place as a market leader with regards to previous editions. The results reflect again the commitment of ECIJA to constantly improving for its clients and the industries they work in. The firm’s strategic sector focused approach is clearly reflected through an increased rank in other practice areas and first tier rank in TMT, where the firm is strategically placed as a full-service:

– Hugo Écija selected among the Best Intellectual lawyers in Spain by Chambers Global 2014.

– ECIJA Best Firm in TMT of the Spanish market, selected among the best in IP, and leading firm in Corporate/M&A, Insolvency and Restructuring, Tax and Dispute Resolution, according to Legal 500 2014.

– ECIJA partners: Hugo Écija, Emilio Prieto, Juan Salmerón, Carlos Pérez and Alejandro Touriño, selected amongst the Best TMT lawyers in the Spanish market by Legal 500 2014.

– Maite Mascaró and Javier López recognized in Dispute Resolution by Legal 500 2014.

– ECIJA Best firm in TMT of the Spanish market according to Chambers Europe and Legal 500.

– ECIJA partners Hugo Écija, Juan Salmerón and Emilio Prieto, among the Best Lawyers in TMT Law in the Spanish market, according to Chambers Europe 2013.

– Gabriel Nadal recognized among the top lawyers in Insolvency and Restructuring of Spain by Who’s Who 2013.

– ECIJA partners Hugo Ecija, Emilio Prieto, Juan Salmerón, Maite Mascaro, Carlos Pérez and Alejandro Touriño appointed from among the best in the Spanish market by Best Lawyers 2013.

– Acquisition International honors ECIJA as ‘Best Law Firm in Gaming Law in Spain’ due to the exceptional contribution of Xavier Muñoz to development of this practice.

Please read press release here: ‘Chambers Europe ranks ECIJA as the Best Firm in Media law in the Spanish market’