LAWYER PROFILE

José María Méndez

Europe 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT: Media

Spain

20 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Copyrights

Spain

20 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Jose María's practice focuses mainly on the media and tech industries. He advises clients on matters relating media and audiovisual laws, production, financing and distribution of content, creation of joint ventures and management of corporate deals for the media and entertainment sectors. He is also focused on the enforcement and protection copyrights and trade secrets, privacy and publicity rights and transactions related to transfer of intellectual property assets. He is an specialist setting up financing for film and television productions and related regulatory issues for audiovisual projects, helping clients comply with both local and international media-related regulations.

Professional Memberships

Madrid Bar Association

Personal

José María Méndez is head of the Intellectual Property, Tech and Media department at Baker McKenzie Madrid and head of the EMEA IPTech practice.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

TMT: Media - Spain

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

José María Méndez is a stellar media lawyer renowned for his wide and deep expertise. He assists an impressive roster of international media companies with production and distribution agreements as well as regulatory and advertising topics.

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Intellectual Property: Copyrights - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

José María Méndez has established an excellent reputation for his work on behalf of international media companies seeking to produce and distribute content in Spain.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José María Méndez is the reference in Spain.
TMT: MediaChambers European Guide
José María Méndez has extensive experience in the sector. He understands the business needs and offers solutions for complex and sophisticated matters.
TMT: MediaChambers European Guide
José María Méndez exemplifies industry-leading knowledge, with excellent communication skills.
TMT: MediaChambers European Guide
José María Méndezis a great lawyer offering business vision without losing legal rigour.
Intellectual Property: CopyrightsChambers European Guide
He is the best of the best. I am very grateful for his counsel.
Intellectual Property: CopyrightsChambers European Guide
He is excellent to work with.
Intellectual Property: CopyrightsChambers European Guide