José María Méndez > Baker McKenzie > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie is noted as a strong competitor in the Spanish market due to its expertise across TMT. The IT group is adept at handling contracting, digital services, and e-commerce matters, while the media department has experience leading on structuring finance, regulatory issues, and production-related services. On the telecoms front, the team focuses on connectivity contracts and regulatory advisory services. Alongside its breadth of practice, the group’s cross-border capabilities continue to attract impressive clients to its extensive roster. Head partner José María Méndez stands out for his aptitude in media and audiovisual matters ranging from production to distribution, as well as joint ventures and regulatory issues. Other notable practitioners in the team include digital law experts David Molina and Pablo Uslé, as well as telecoms specialist Patricia Pérez.

With an expanding client roster spanning the energy, pharmaceuticals, and TMT sectors, Baker McKenzie stands out for its wide scope of expertise and cross-border capabilities. The team is adept at handling regulatory compliance matters, privacy issues, as well as data protection breaches and investigations. Cristina Duch co-leads the practice alongside media and technology expert José María Méndez, while other notable names in the department include Patricia Pérez, Pablo Uslé, and David Molina, all of whom are experienced in regulatory proceedings and compliance.

Renowned for its copyright expertise, Baker McKenzie‘s IP practice advises on unfair competition disputes, anti-counterfeiting measures, and parallel trade issues, along with infringement cases, enforcement actions, and licensing agreements. The team’s breadth of expertise continues to attract notable clients from a range of sectors, including media, entertainment, and technology, to name a few. In Madrid, media and entertainment specialist José María Méndez leads the department and is highly regarded for his expertise in enforcing and safeguarding copyrights and trade secrets. Cristina Duch, who heads the team in Barcelona, is a specialist in copyright litigation and advisory services.

Noted for its ‘footprint and cohesiveness within the teams’, Baker McKenzie is capable of assisting with patent prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, as well as transactions, unfair competition, and advisory matters. The group has particular strength in the media, entertainment, luxury goods, fashion, and IT sectors, and has amassed an extensive and impressive roster including notable household names. José María Méndez, who focuses on the media and tech sectors, co-heads the practice alongside contractual and litigation expert Cristina Duch. María Dolores Garayalde is another key practitioner in the team.

Baker McKenzie‘s IP practice is adept at handling trade mark prosecution, enforcement, and litigation matters, and is also well placed to handle the IP aspects of transactions. The group acts for an impressive and extensive client roster comprised of notable names from the media, entertainment, fashion, luxury goods, and food and beverage sectors, among others. Co-leading the team are José María Méndez, a name to note for media and tech clients, and Cristina Duch,  who focuses on trade mark litigation before the civil and commercial courts. María Dolores Garayalde stands out for her expertise in IP portfolio management, infringement and counterfeiting proceedings, and transactions. Another key practitioner in the group is Rubén Cano, who focuses on the enforcement and protection of trade marks.