Clifford Chance's IP practice, noted for its ‘impeccable delivery of work’ in copyright matters, provides advisory and dispute resolution services, including litigation, enforcement, and licensing. The group possesses expertise across various sectors, including consumer goods, biotech, and media, and is well equipped to handle cases at both domestic and international levels. The department is under the leadership of Miquel Montañá, who excels in unfair competition litigation. Key support is offered by preliminary injunction specialist Josep Montefusco, and Juan Cuerva de Cañas, who handles transactional and litigation work concerning copyrights.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very business-oriented.’

  • ‘Their reports and legal advice are tailored to each situation and follow a practical and efficient approach in terms of chances of success.’

  • ‘They are very proactive and interested in the cases.’

  • ‘Impeccable delivery of work compared to other firms.’

  • ‘Very high quality and good communication.’

  • ‘They are highly trained lawyers with excellent knowledge.’

  • ‘Their work is outstanding.’

  • ‘The difference with their competitors is the quality and good treatment. Standout practitioners include Juan Cuerva de Cañas.'

Key clients

  • Generali
  • The promoters of the European Super League
  • ILovePdf
  • Factorial
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
  • Key Capital Partners
  • Domestic & General
  • Stirling Square Capital Partners
  • Cinven Capital Management
  • Unibail Rodamco Westfield
  • Samsung Electronics Iberia
  • Jacobs Holding AG

Work highlights

  • Advised Stirling Square Capital Partners on the acquisition of Gestión Tributaria Territorial from AnaCap.
  • Advising ILovePdf on all of its copyright matters, mainly related to the protection of its software products and code.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Juan Cuerva de Cañas
Clifford Chance

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miquel Montañá

Other key lawyers

Josep Montefusco, Juan Cuerva de Cañas