Ecija announced the addition of Elias Soley as a partner, accompanied by his expert team in Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), public policy, energy and public procurement.
This integration strengthens Ecija’s position in Costa Rica and its regional reach, consolidating its ability to advise companies, investors, and public entities in regulated sectors, digital economy, innovation, infrastructure, and business strategy.
“Ecija provides a unique platform for integrated practice in telecommunications, digital economy, and public policy, with growing relevance in energy and infrastructure. My experience at the OECD allows clients not only to comply with regulations but also to anticipate international trends and standards,” said Elías Soley.
For his part, Mauricio París, managing partner of Ecija Costa Rica, noted that “the addition of Elías and his team significantly strengthens our capabilities in key areas for our clients. His international experience, particularly at the OECD, and his understanding of the relationship between regulation, investment, and public policy bring a unique strategic perspective.”
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He brings a distinguished career in telecommunications, regulation, and public affairs. As Costa Rica’s recent Ambassador to the OECD, he contributed to the development of international standards and public policies in the digital economy, artificial intelligence, productivity, and responsible business conduct.
She played a key role in strengthening the OECD program for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), defining its strategic framework and driving its implementation. Her institutional network with authorities and experts allows her to anticipate regulatory trends and facilitate public-private dialogue in multinational environments.
His experience encompasses the private sector, union leadership and diplomatic representation, with special value in telecommunications, technology, energy and infrastructure, where public procurement is crucial.
The arrival of his team expands Ecija’s capabilities in TMT, energy and public procurement, strategic areas in the face of economic transformation, infrastructure investment and regional digital and energy transition.
The integration of Elias Soley and his team is part of Ecija’s global strategy to consolidate highly specialized practices in telecommunications, public policy, energy, public procurement, data protection, artificial intelligence and digital economy, offering sophisticated legal solutions with international reach
