Described by a client as a team that is ‘easy to communicate with and always accessible’, Clifford Chance‘s two-partner practice is frequently involved in complex and significant matters. IP litigator and practice head Miquel Montañá and dispute resolution specialist Josep Montefusco are often instructed by high-profile clients from the media, technology, healthcare, life sciences, banking, consumer goods and sports sectors. Senior associates Sonia Sebé, who focuses predominantly on trade marks, and Adrián Crespo, who handles design disputes, are key members of the team.
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'Professional and very serious team, gets to the point and offers a clear version of the pros and cons of each matter, easy to communicate with and always accessible.'
'Miquel Montaña and Sonia Sebé are excellent agile professionals who are attentive to everything, they have an open mindset when proposing a strategy and looking for solutions for the client.'
‘Josep Montefusco goes above and beyond for his clients.’
Key clients
- GB Foods
- Uriach
- Lindt
- Honda
- Philip Morris
- Affinity Petcare
- The European Superleague
- Vivo
- L' Oréal
- Novartis
- Henkel
- Faca Packaging
- Esteve Healthcare, S.L.
- Westfarmers
- Samsung
- Bayer Cropscience S.L.U.
Work highlights
- Advising the organisers of the European Super League on the registration of the "Super League" trade marks as well as on opposition proceedings brought by the Danish League of Football against one of said trade marks.
- Advising Novartis on the trade mark-related aspects of the importation of some of its drugs from other European Union member states.
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Miquel Montañá