Alonso Hurtado

Alonso is a lawyer specializing in IT Compliance, with over 15 years of experience. He has advised public and private entities, both nationally and internationally, on privacy and personal data protection, cybersecurity, electronic identification, electronic contracting, and compliance risk management.

Before joining ECIJA, Alonso developed his career providing legal and regulatory compliance advisory services at prestigious institutions. He is a registered external expert with the Servicio de Prevención de Blanqueo de Capitales (SEPBLAC) and has advised on asset tokenization processes, as well as on the design of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering programs in the technology sector. His professional career has been recognized by international directories such as Chambers & Partners, where he is highlighted in his respective areas of practice.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Alonso has collaborated with various European and Latin American governments on electronic identification, trusted services for electronic transactions, and regulatory development in privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. He also serves as Second Vice President of the Asociación Española de Compliance (ASCOM), actively participating in projects aimed at professionalizing the compliance function in organizations.

His legal advisory expertise is complemented by multiple recognitions throughout his career. He has been awarded the Iberian Lawyer Top 40 under Forty distinction multiple times, recognizing the top young lawyers in the Iberian market.

Academic Background

• Law Degree, Carlos III University of Madrid
• Master’s in Telecommunications Law and New Information Technologies, Carlos III University of Madrid
• Expert in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, and European Union Law, UNED
• Advanced Master’s in Risk Prevention and Management, San Pablo CEU University

Awards & Recognitions

• Iberian Lawyer Top 40 under Forty, recognizing the top young lawyers in the Iberian market