Congratulations to ECIJA Abogados for becoming Spain’s first law firm to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 AI management system (AIMS) certification.
The ANAB-accredited certification recognizes the firm’s implementation of AI governance aligned with international standards and reinforces its commitment to innovation with impact through responsible and transparent adoption.
We presented ECIJA Abogados with its certification during a ceremony at its headquarters in Madrid. The presentation came in the context of the advancement of the EU AI Act and the growing need for organizations to adopt AI governance and control frameworks that support sustainable value.
Hugo Écija, founder and Executive Chairman of ECIJA Abogados, underlined that the achievement represents “a milestone that fills us with pride and, above all, responsibility.” He also argued that leadership in AI is not only about adopting the technology but also about “governing it with rigor, ethics, transparency and human oversight.”
Álvaro Rodríguez de Roa, Head of Business Assurance Iberia at SGS, stated: “ISO/IEC 42001 certification represents a decisive step toward adopting AI based on trust, transparency and rigorous risk management. ECIJA Abogados demonstrates how to lead technological innovation responsibly and turn digital trust into a competitive advantage.”
Concluding the ceremony, Hugo acknowledged his team's dedication and thanked our experts for supporting them throughout the process. He noted that having ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 42001 certification through SGS reinforces the value of the achievement and the law firm’s commitment to international standards for technological risk management.
The collaboration highlights how legal expertise, technological experience and independent certification can help organizations anticipate regulatory challenges and move toward a safer and more reliable hyperconnected environment.
Why ISO/IEC 42001 certification?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first international standard for an AIMS. It provides a certifiable framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving responsible AI practices.
Certification demonstrates a company’s commitment to transparency, fairness and data protection while ensuring that AI is developed and deployed safely and ethically. The standard helps organizations integrate strong governance structures, balance innovation with accountability, and ensure that safeguards around data quality, security and continuous learning are in place.
By aligning AI management with globally recognized benchmarks, ISO/IEC 42001 strengthens trust in AI-driven solutions and contributes to broader sustainability and compliance goals.
Whatever your industry, size, location and AI technology, our global network of SGS DIGITAL TRUST experts can support your ISO/IEC 42001 mission, among other assurance areas.
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