Baker McKenzie acts for a stellar roster of clients, among them international streaming services and global tech giants.  The lead partners are José María Méndez in Madrid (who is ‘of a very high professional quality and is capable of coordinating the work with other areas of the firm or other countries’) and Cristina Duch in Barcelona, who leads the firm’s EMEA brand enforcement and disputes group. Also in Madrid, María Dolores Garayalde is recommended for portfolio management work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This firm has excellent professionals who are capable of offering uninterrupted service on a matter in both Spain and the United Kingdom, with excellent coordination between them.’

  • ‘I have not found a firm that masters the subject and is so dedicated to the objectives we pursue in both countries. José María Méndez is of a very high professional quality and is capable of coordinating the work and needs with other areas of the firm or other countries, without losing focus.’

  • ‘Coordinated team with experience in the matter. Anticipation of regulatory changes with impact on the company. Knowledge of the sector and international advice.’

  • ‘Quick response capacity. Resolution of specific doubts in an executive manner. Anticipation of client expectations.’

  • ‘Closeness, knowledge of the sector, knowledge of our company as we have been clients for a long time. José María Méndez and Pelayo Puente stand out.’

Key clients

  • Portobello Capital

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José María Méndez, Cristina Duch

Other key lawyers

María Dolores Garayalde, Pelayo Puente