ECIJA Ecuador stands out in Leaders League 2026 rankings
ECIJA Ecuador has once again been recognised by Leaders League 2026, one of the international directories of reference in the legal sector, highlighting the firm's work in the areas of Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Intellectual Property Litigation, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, and Personal Data Protection.
The results reflect the experience and specialisation of the firm's professionals in sectors facing increasing regulatory and technological transformation. In the Intellectual Property area, Gabriela Balseca, Ingrid Rodríguez-Velasco and Juan Fernando Valdivieso González were recognised, while in Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, Jaime Alfonso Dousdebés Costa, Christian F. Espinosa-Velarde and Felipe González stood out.
In particular, Christian F. Espinosa-Velarde and Felipe González were recognised as leaders in the Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications category, reaffirming the firm's positioning in matters related to technology, digital transformation and regulatory compliance.
ECIJA Ecuador also celebrates that its Personal Data Protection practice has been recognised for the third consecutive year among the leading practices in the sector. This recognition reflects the team's track record, its participation in privacy, cybersecurity and data governance projects, as well as its support to national and international organisations in risk management and compliance with regulatory obligations.
These results confirm ECIJA Ecuador´s commitment to professional excellence, innovation and the provision of specialised services in areas of high relevance for today's business environment.
The firm is grateful for the trust of its clients and the efforts of its professionals, whose work continues to strengthen ECIJA Ecuador´s position in the main international rankings and directories.
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