Hugo Écija

Under his leadership, ECIJA has revolutionized the provision of legal and consulting services in the business and technology sectors, establishing a presence in 17 countries. Since its founding in 1997, ECIJA has experienced exponential growth, consolidating its presence in 17 countries and ranking among the leading firms in Spain, holding the fifth position in revenue.

Recognized as the best Spanish lawyer in media law and intellectual property, he has been distinguished as TIER 1 and Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners for 18 consecutive years and nominated as Best Managing Partner by The Lawyer. His visionary approach has driven the transformation of ECIJA into a multidisciplinary firm, integrating experts in technology, innovation, and law while setting new standards in professional services.

A pioneer in digital and audiovisual law, Hugo has played a key role in developing regulatory frameworks for the Internet era. His early publications were instrumental in guiding professionals in intellectual property, digital contracts, and audiovisual production, laying the foundation for the evolution of law in the digital economy.

Under his strategic leadership, ECIJA has established itself as the leading reference in TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) in Europe and Latin America. Renowned rankings and publications such as Chambers and Partners, Legal500, Expansión, El País, Cinco Días, Forbes, and Leaders League have recognized ECIJA’s excellence.

Additionally, he has led ECIJA’s international expansion, including strategic alliances with firms such as Taylor Wessing and the integration of more than 20 firms in recent years, positioning ECIJA as the Spanish firm with the largest presence in Latin America.

He has advised the European Commission and the Government of Spain on key legislation concerning media and intellectual property and has played a fundamental role in major mergers within the audiovisual sector. Currently, he continues to influence the industry as an international arbitrator and a member of the boards of directors of prominent media and technology companies.

Academic Background

• Law Degree and Ph.D. candidate in Law, Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Cum Laude in Comparative Law and European Union Law, University of Oslo, Norway.
• Visiting Scholar, Skidmore College, New York, USA.
• Business and Management Studies, SWOCC, Southwestern Community College, Oregon, USA.

Recognitions

• Nominated as Best Managing Partner, The Lawyer.
• Tier 1 and Eminent Practitioner in TMT (Media) by Chambers Europe for 18 consecutive years.
• Top 10 Lawyers in Spain, Expansión.
• Member of the Hermes Foundation, where he promotes initiatives for digital development and transformation with an ethical approach.
• Advocate for digital rights: Works on protecting citizens' rights in the digital environment, regulating the digitalization process, and providing solutions and guarantees for society.