Gaia Bellomo Forné
About Gaia Bellomo Forné
Gaia Bellomo Forné is the Senior Legal Counsel for Italy, Iberia, and Intellectual Property at EcoVadis, SAS in Barcelona, Spain. She has over a decade of experience in the ICT sector and specializes in large-scale IT outsourcing, SaaS, cloud services, international contracts, AI, and legal issues related to the ICT sector.
Current Position at EcoVadis
Gaia Bellomo Forné currently holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel for Italy, Iberia & Intellectual Property at EcoVadis, SAS. Located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, she is responsible for developing and managing intellectual property strategies and negotiating commercial contracts in the SEU market, specifically Italy and Iberia. Gaia supports IP-related tasks in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other commercial transactions. Her role also includes managing litigation and prosecution counsel, and providing ongoing legal best practices training and counseling to EcoVadis' internal stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Adevinta Spain
From 2018 to 2021, Gaia Bellomo Forné worked as an In-house Lawyer at Adevinta Spain, S.L.U. in the Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area. During her tenure, she amassed significant experience handling various legal responsibilities and navigating the complexities of an in-house legal environment. This role helped her build a robust foundation in corporate legal practices.
Education and Legal Expertise
Gaia Bellomo Forné has an extensive educational background that enriches her legal expertise. She is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Security and Global Law from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2020–2025). She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) specializing in ICT Law, Social Networks, and Intellectual Property from Esade (2014–2015). Other academic achievements include a Licenciatura in Spanish Law from Universitat de Barcelona (2013–2014), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Professional Legal Practice from UPF Barcelona School of Management (2012–2013), and a Laurea Magistrale in Law from Università di Pavia (2006–2011).
Membership in Professional Associations
Gaia Bellomo Forné is a recognized member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB). This membership underscores her professional standing and adherence to the high standards expected within the legal community. Her involvement in the association facilitates her engagement with ongoing legal discourse and continuous professional development.
Legal Counsel Experience
With over a decade of post-qualification experience (PQE), Gaia Bellomo Forné has worked in multiple legal roles. Her experience includes positions such as Legal Counsel at Holmes Place, Associate Lawyer at PEDROSA LAGOS S.A., Junior Legal Counsel at Scytl Secure Electronic Voting, S.A., and Legal Intern at Bufet Sorroca Serrano, S.L.P. Her career reflects a solid trajectory within the legal field, particularly in the ICT sector, handling IT outsourcing, SaaS, cloud services, and international contracts.