Ranking tables
Europe Spain Intellectual Property: Copyrights
Senior Statespeople
- Rodrigo Bercovitz Rodríguez-CanoEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil
Band 2
Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza Pérez-Llorca
Blanca Cortés ThinkSmartLaw- Juan José Marín HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
- Vicente Arias Máiz Eversheds Sutherland
- Francisco Javier De Torres FueyoFrancisco Javier de Torres - Sole Practitioner
- Mario SolSOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS
- Miguel Angel RodríguezMiguel Ángel Rodriguez - Sole Practitioner
- Santiago MedianoSantiago Mediano Abogados
Band 3
Alejandro Touriño Ecija Abogados- Javier Martínez Bavière Pedro Alemán Abogados
- Pedro Alemán Laín Pedro Alemán Abogados
- Alfonso González GozaloEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil
- Francisco Javier Marquéz MartínSOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS
Band 4
Antonio Castán Elzaburu
Enric Enrich croma – Copyrait
Ignacio Temiño Abril Abogados
Mabel Klimt Yusti Elzaburu
Paula González de Castejón DLA Piper Spain
Rafael Sánchez Aristi Cuatrecasas- Antonio López SánchezLawic Abogados
- Iban Díez LópezMENTA Legal
Band 5
- Gonzalo F Gállego Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix Pedro Alemán Abogados
- Andrea GarcésVentura Garcés
- Eric Jordi CubellsGrupo Gispert
- Fernando Fernández AransayAransay Vidaurre
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Senior Statespeople
- Rodrigo Bercovitz Rodríguez-CanoEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Álvaro Bourkaib
Cuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 1 |Álvaro Bourkaib's reputation in the field sees him rise to the top tier in the rankings. He has established a solid standing for his experience handling copyright issues arising in diverse contexts, including the launch of new IT products and the negotiation of M&A transactions.
1 Carolina Pina
Garrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 1 |"Her advice on defamation and publicity rights is invaluable. Her risk assessments are thorough and she is not afraid to make clear and straightforward recommendations on how to tackle complex legal issues."1 José María Méndez
Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza
Pérez-Llorca | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2 |"The advice provided by Andy has changed our vision of what our position was in a conflict. He made it clear to us that we were in a better and stronger position than we thought."2 Blanca CortésThinkSmartLaw | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2 |Blanca Cortés joined ThinkSmartLaw in May 2023. She has an established reputation as a strong choice for architecture firms seeking to protect, commercialise or enforce copyright in their works. She also acts for creators of musical or audiovisual works.2 Juan José Marín
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2 |Juan José Marín is known among interviewees for his presence on important cases on behalf of Spanish collecting societies. He also acts for private companies and individuals on copyright infringement actions. Clients highlight his experience before national and EU courts.2 Vicente Arias Máiz
Eversheds Sutherland | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2 |Vicente Arias Máiz stands out for his advice to music publishers acting as either claimants or defendants in copyright infringement actions. He also advises on the negotiation of publishing or software licensing agreements.- Francisco Javier De Torres FueyoFrancisco Javier de Torres - Sole Practitioner | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2
- Miguel Angel RodríguezMiguel Ángel Rodriguez - Sole Practitioner | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2
- Santiago MedianoSantiago Mediano Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Alejandro Touriño
Ecija Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 3 |Managing partner Alejandro Touriño is recognised among market commentators as a key driving force behind the firm's success in attracting copyright work, often on behalf of IT sector clients.3 Javier Martínez Bavière
Pedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 3 |Javier Martínez Bavière is an important figure in the firm's contentious copyright practice.3 Pedro Alemán LaínPedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 3 |"Pedro has exceptional problem-solving skills from different points of view and a great ability to lead complex legal projects."- Alfonso González GozaloEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 3
- Francisco Javier Marquéz MartínSOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Antonio Castán
Elzaburu | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Antonio Castán is a well-regarded name in the IP field, particularly in relation to the defence of patent rights. Castán also maintains a reputation for his copyright knowledge.4 Enric Enrichcroma – Copyrait | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Enric Enrich of croma-Copyrait is a well-known practitioner in the field of IP, with a strong focus on non-contentious copyright and image rights matters.4 Ignacio Temiño
Abril Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Ignacio Temiño has a notably broad practice that spans patent and trade mark litigation across both contentious and non-contentious copyright mandates.4 Mabel Klimt YustiElzaburu | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Mabel Klimt Yusti earns praise from interviewees for her experience working with media sector clients. As part of her wider media practice, she advises on the licensing and assignment of copyright in television, film and theatre production agreements.4 Paula González de Castejón
DLA Piper Spain | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Paula González de Castejón of DLA Piper advises on brand protection, trade mark creation and nullity proceedings. Her client base includes domestic and international companies from various industries including fashion, insurance and technology.4 Rafael Sánchez AristiCuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 4 |Interviewees note the value that Rafael Sánchez Aristi's academic experience brings to the firm's copyright team.
Band 5
5 Gonzalo F Gállego
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 5 |Gonzalo Gállego is primarily known for his IT sector expertise. He has a broad practice that takes in the protection of copyright in software licensing agreements.5 Miguel Ángel Gómez NixPedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 5 |Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix frequently advises media clients on IP mandates including broadcasting rights, copyright issues and licensing agreements.- Fernando Fernández AransayAransay Vidaurre | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Cristina MesaGarrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Up and Coming |Cristina Mesa attracts praise for her fashion sector knowledge and her work on copyright litigation mandates. She has experience in cases that seek to extend copyright protection to 3D designs and regularly advises on database rights and trade secrets cases.
Associates to watch
Antonio Muñoz VicoGarrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights2023 | Associates to watch |"Antonio goes above and beyond to meet our business needs. He is always proposing creative solutions to complex problems."