Clients of Baker McKenzie praise its ‘dedication and identification of the particular needs in each case and for each project’. The firm is active in the registration, protection, enforcement and commercialisation of IP, including trade marks. It is especially knowledgeable about trade mark matters in the media, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, publicity, banking, and pharmaceuticals sectors .José María Méndez in Madrid and Cristina Duch in Barcelona are the lead partners, with Duch particularly active in trade marks, designs, unfair competition and advertising law. Also in Madrid, María Dolores Garayalde and associate Rubén Cano play key roles in the practice’s most significant matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘What makes it unique is the professionals who make up the team and especially the partner María Dolores Garayalde who identifies very well the needs and approaches with new technologies.’

  • ‘Their plus is the dedication and identification of the particular needs in each case and for each project.’

Key clients

  • Portobello Capital

Work highlights

  • Assisted Portobello Capital with the acquisition of a 35% participation in Bodegas Torre Oria, a wine producer in Spain.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José María Méndez, Cristina Duch

Other key lawyers

María Dolores Garayalde, Rubén Cano