Andersen‘s culture, sports, and entertainment practice is instructed by notable clients from the media and entertainment, and technology sectors on matters related to regulatory compliance, production, and transactions, as well as advertising, disputes, and financing. Patricia Motilla heads the department and is noted for her ’unmatched’ ‘passion, creativity, and knowledge of the audiovisual sector in Spain.’ 

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Andersen has a very close approach to the needs of film and television producers. Their knowledge of tax incentive schemes and the possibilities of production structures are very high and their approaches are very similar to how producers think when approaching projects, so the language and objectives are very easy to share.’

  • ‘Patricia Motilla has experience and a capacity to find novel and different options to problems that is very different and superior to most lawyers specialising in the sector. Elena Martínez Hoces is the best specialist in tax structures for film and fiction production.’

  • ‘Andersen, and in particular Patricia Motilla, are unique in the personalised attention they provide to their clients. In addition, their creativity, knowledge and passion for the audiovisual sector are unmatched.’

  • ‘Patricia Motilla is unmatched in her passion, creativity, and knowledge of the audiovisual sector in Spain. Her visionary approach as well as her willingness to explore new and innovative partnerships internationally make Patricia a best-in-class attorney and a tremendous resource for audiovisual producers around the world.’

  • ‘The team led by Patricia Motilla has a very deep knowledge of the audiovisual production sector in Spain and of the tax incentives available in the different territories. They have a very practical approach and a close relationship with both producers and platforms and television channels.’

  • ‘Elena Martínez has excellent customer service in following up on matters.’

  • ‘Alexandra Díaz has excellent knowledge of the financial and fiscal aspects of audiovisual production.’

  • ‘Patricia Motilla is very experienced and influential in the sector.’

Key clients

  • Ayuntamiento De Madrid
  • RTVE
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Egeda
  • RTVM
  • Televisaunivision
  • Feelgood Media
  • Mamma Team And Roma Advertising Agency

Work highlights

  • Advised Ayuntamiento De Madrid on the constitution of the Audiovisual Cluster in Madrid to strengthen the Audiovisual sector at local, regional, national, and international level.
  • Advised RTVE on the analysis of the financing structure for the production of the Audiovisual series 'Barrio Inglés'.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patricia Motilla

Other key lawyers

Elena Martínez Hoces, Alexandra Díaz, Nerea Sanjuan