Alejandro Touriño

With over twenty years of experience, he has been recognized by prestigious international rankings such as Chambers & Partners and Legal500. He has also been named among the top ten most innovative lawyers in Europe by the Financial Times and included in Forbes’ list of the “100 Most Creative People in Business.” In December 2022, The Lawyer honored him as the Best Managing Partner in Europe.

A pioneer at the intersection of law and technology, Alejandro has played a key role in transforming the legal sector by driving the integration of innovative solutions into legal practice. His leadership has positioned ECIJA as a reference firm in TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) across Europe and Latin America.

He serves as an arbitrator for the World Intellectual Property Organization and is the president of the ICT Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Additionally, he is a professor at top universities and business schools, including IE Law School, the University of Navarra, ICADE, Carlos III University of Madrid, and the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is also the Director of the Master’s in Legal Tech at IE Law School.

As an author and coordinator of numerous specialized publications, he has significantly contributed to the legal framework of new technologies, blockchain, smart contracts, and legal tech. His works have become essential references for professionals in the field, shaping the evolution of law in the digital era.

Academic Background

• Law Degree, University of Santiago de Compostela.
• Master’s in International Law and International Relations, Complutense University of Madrid.
• Master’s in Legal Practice, School of Legal Practice, Complutense University of Madrid.

Recognitions

• Best Managing Partner in Europe, The Lawyer (2022).
• Top 10 Most Innovative Lawyers in Europe, Financial Times.
• 100 Most Creative People in Business, Forbes.
• Chambers & Partners and Legal500.