Clifford Chance provides copyright-related advice to clients completing major transactions in a variety of sectors, and also handles litigation. The breadth of its practice is reflected by its diverse client base, which includes technology and software companies (particularly those involved in e-commerce), investment funds, banks, law firms and various public bodies. The team is led from Madrid by Miquel Montañá, a dispute resolution-focused lawyer with expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, alongside multi-jurisdictional disputes specialist Josep Montefusco. Senior associate Juan Cuerva de Cañas has notable experience in copyright and digital environment work.

Garrigues is a strong choice for major international clients, acting for a growing portfolio of well-known fashion, retail, audiovisual and internet services clients, including American Express and Mediapro, handling commercial contracts and copyright litigation. The team is led by Carolina Pina, a Madrid-based sports law specialist with expertise in arbitration and international transactional support, alongside Lisbon's João Miranda de Sousa, who takes the lead on IP prosecution. In Madrid, principal associate Cristina Mesa has expertise in technology, fashion and e-commerce work, while senior associate Antonio Muñoz focuses on the art and entertainment sectors.

Co-operating closely with the firm's TMT and digital business groups, the IP team at Uría Menéndez provides ongoing copyright advice as well as contentious services and work arising from M&A transactions. Key clients include leading names in the banking, technology and media sectors and the team has recently shown strength in both litigation against collective management organisations and art law matters. Agustín González and Rafael Sánchez Aristi co-head the team from the firm's Madrid office, with Montiano Monteaguo being the key contact in Barcelona.

Bird & Bird has a focus on dispute resolution, with good litigation capabilities across all areas of IP. In copyright, the firm's specialisms include publishing copyrights and the retail sector, alongside technology and energy, with clients including major domestic and multinational companies. The team was strengthened in mid-2020 by the arrival of co-head Jose Miguel Lissen, who focuses on technology and life sciences work. Other leaders in the team include technology-focused partner Manuel Lobato, trade secrets litigator Antonio Cueto and Mariano Santos, who works on IT and online issues.

ECIJA's longstanding expertise in IP and media work sees it regularly acting for major brands and corporates, especially in the telecoms sector, where it demonstrates particular strength. The firm is able to call on in-house IT and technology expertise, and combines advisory and contentious capabilities. The extensive national team includes founder Hugo Écija, who advises on media and new technologies from the Madrid office, alongside arbitrator Alejandro Touriño, film and TV sector expert Juan Salmeron, and newly promoted partner Cristina Villasante, who specialises in digital transformations. Barcelona's Carlos Perez is also noted, while Felipe Fernández strengthened the Pamplona office, arriving in early 2020.

The media and entertainment specialists at Elzaburu regularly work on copyright issues, advising rights holders in all areas of the media and entertainment industry, both domestic and internationally. The firm offers a full service, from regulatory advice to negotiating contracts, through to contentious matters with arbitration or litigation, and also has a notable anti-piracy specialism. Mabel Klimt has notable expertise advising audio-visual companies on image rights and licensing, while Antonio Castán is an experienced litigator across all IP disciplines. Javier Fernández-Lasquetty focuses on IT matters and litigation, while Juan José Caselles heads up the anti-counterfeiting team.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo's copyright works crosses several industries, with particular strength in the increasingly relevant digital services and technology sectors. Eduardo Castillo heads the practice and is an IP and unfair competition specialist, with a focus on litigation, and both Jesús Muñoz Delgado and Gonzalo Ulloa are key IP contacts. A busy source of work through 2019 and 2020 was in the enforcement of copyright and related rights for Nintendo, with specific copyright expertise added by associate Jaime Bello.

Barcelona-based IP boutique Grau & Angulo works on copyright issues across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, media and entertainment, telecoms, healthcare, furniture and fashion, alongside a growing focus on the audio-visual market. Clients include a number of major international entertainment and media companies, and notable domestic fashion brands. Practice head Ignacio Marqués drives the firm's copyright work, with major entertainment clients and experience as both a transactional advisor and a litigator. Maite Ferrandiz is a specialist copyright litigator alongside Sonia Santos, who often works with US and UK-based clients.

IP and TMT boutique Abril Abogados, SL's copyright work encompasses advisory and contentious matters. Traditionally strong in the entertainment and media sectors, the firm has recently added notable clients including Netflix to its portfolio, as well as expanding its share of technology-focused clients. The team is led by Madrid-based IP litigator Ignacio Temiño Ceniceros and Carlos González, alongside Valencia's Salvador Diaz. TMT specialist Jorge Oria in Madrid is also noted.

The 'responsive' and 'pragmatic' team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo focuses on pre-litigation and litigation in copyright cases, acting for a diverse domestic and multinational client list across various sectors. The team, led by the highly praised María González Gordon, has notable expertise in digital business matters, and has recently worked on cases relating to software, data and sui generis rights.

Eversheds Sutherland Nicea specialises in the entertainment and audio-visual sectors, and acts for a number of major global clients thanks to the firm's broad international reach. The team also regularly advises individual artists on copyright regulations, as well as defending publishers in litigation. Practice head Vicente Arias Máiz is highly specialised in IP and media law, acting for major clients on consulting, contract negotiation and litigation.

DLA Piper stands out for its expertise in complex media and IP contract negotiations, and in the enforcement of copyrights of major multinational clients in visual entertainment, technology, pharmaceuticals and fashion. The firm also has strong capabilities in video gaming through practice head Diego Ramos. Paula González de Castejón is noted for her work in anti-counterfeiting and enforcement proceedings.

With a focus on the technology and entertainment sectors, Pérez-Llorca advises clients on copyright protection and enforcement issues, notably working with video streaming services alongside domestic clients and multinationals operating in Spain. Counsel Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza heads up the practice and is an expert in technology and intangible assets.

With capabilities across all IP disciplines, Roca Junyent advises clients on copyright strategy as well as litigating copyright enforcement disputes. Areas of expertise include e-sports, a growing focus alongside the firm's traditional specialisms in culture and heritage. Anna Viladàs Jené leads the team from Barcelona, with Javier Vázquez taking the lead in IP prosecution. Blanca Cortés Fernández receives strong praise.