Career:

Partner of Corporate, M&A and Private Equity at ECIJA. Joined the firm in 2005. Prior to joining ECIJA, he worked for two of the major UK law firms. He specializes in corporate/M&A and private equity. Emilio has a wide expertise in national and cross border transactions in M&A and Private Equity, mainly in industrial, TMT and real estate sectors. Amongst his clients, there are national and international companies. Emilio, has been ranked by Chambers & Partners amongst the 9 best lawyers in his field of practice. Likewise Legal 500 has recognized him as one of the most outstanding lawyers in his field, as well as the publication Best Lawyer, identifying Emilio among the best Corporate/M&A and TMT lawyer in the Spanish market for six years in a row.

Emilio earned a Law Degree from the University of Cantabria (Spain) and an LLM in European Union Law from the University Carlos III of Madrid (Spain). He was Visiting Student at the University of Turku and Abo Akademi (Finland). He is also lecturer at the Instituto de Empresa (IE) in Madrid and regular speaker at conferences and seminars related to his practice areas.

“Corporate partner Emilio Prieto impresses clients” Chambers & Partners

“He’s trustworthy, warm, smart and knowledgeable”, Chambers & Partners

“A clear reference” Legal 500