Manuel e. López-Medel Bascones

Manuel E. López-Medel Bascones is a Professor of Civil Law at the Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC), where he teaches in the Faculty of Law. He contributes to multiple programs, including the Bachelor's Degree in Law, the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession, and the Master’s in Digital Marketing, Communications, and Social Media. He also teaches in the Diploma of Specialization in Law and Compliance in IT. His academic expertise spans civil, business, and digital law, with a strong focus on compliance and European legal frameworks.

• Universidad Camilo José Cela – Faculty of Law
• Specialization in Digital Law and Compliance
• Active teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs

His educational background includes a Law degree from Complutense University of Madrid (1985), doctoral coursework, and advanced training in arbitration and mediation from institutions like Instituto de Empresa and the University of La Rioja. He has also completed specialized programs in administrative litigation and compliance.

• Graduate in Law – Complutense University of Madrid (1985)
• Doctoral Courses – Complutense University
• Advanced Arbitration Practice – Instituto de Empresa (2009)
• Certification in Civil and Commercial Mediation – University of La Rioja Foundation (2019)

Manuel López-Medel’s research centers on civil law, human rights, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, arbitration, and European Union jurisprudence. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in business and digital environments. He has published extensively on topics such as e-contracts, agrarian justice, and the interaction between national and EU legal systems.

The 15 most recent scholarly articles reflect a sustained engagement with evolving legal challenges, particularly in digital law, compliance, and arbitration. Keywords across these works include European Union Law, Arbitration, Digital Rights, and Human Rights, with subfields such as Platform Economy Regulation, Institutional Arbitration, and Horizontal Property. His publications demonstrate a trend toward interdisciplinary legal analysis, integrating business, technology, and constitutional principles.

His scientific awards and honors include:

• Cruz Distinguida de Primera Clase de la Orden de San Raimundo de Peñafort (2019)
• Internationally Certified Compliance Professional (CESCOM@)
• Académico Correspondiente of the Royal Academies of Jurisprudence and Legislation in Spain and Aragon

Manuel López-Medel has held significant leadership roles in legal and academic institutions, including as Secretary General of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Legal Advisor to several corporate entities. He has mentored students through his teaching and tutoring roles at UCJC and has served as a professor in various academic forums across Spain, Latin America, and Germany. His professional experience includes participation in arbitration bodies such as the Madrid Court of Arbitration and the Spanish Court of Arbitration. While no formal grants are mentioned, his sustained scholarly output and institutional affiliations indicate deep engagement in legal research and education.

He is affiliated with key professional organizations, including the Madrid Bar Association (since 1986), the Spanish Association of Agrarian Law (as Board Member), and compliance and arbitration institutions. Though no dedicated lab or research team is described, his role as an academic and practicing lawyer suggests collaborative legal scholarship and policy influence.