Law firm of the year
Abreu Advogados
Baker McKenzie
Bird & Bird
Clifford Chance
Cuatrecasas
ECIJA
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Grau & Angulo
Hogan Lovells
PLMJ
Uría Menéndez
VdA

Lawyer of the year
Alejandro Angulo – Grau & Angulo
Filipe Baptista – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Álvaro Bourkaib – Cuatrecasas
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Legal
Magda Cocco – VdA
Gonzalo F. Gállego – Hogan Lovells
Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados
Manuel Lobato – Bird & Bird
Miquel Montañá – Clifford Chance
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Carola Pina – Garrigues
Daniel Reis – DLA Piper
Raúl Rubio – Pérez-Llorca
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão

Law firm of the year IP
Abreu Advogados
Baker McKenzie
Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Bird & Bird
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
ECIJA
Elzaburu
Eversheds Sutherland
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Grau & Angulo
Hogan Lovells
Morais Leitão
PLMJ
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Uría Menéndez
VdA

Lawyer of the year IP
Alejandro Angulo – Grau & Angulo
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Filipe Baptista – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Álvaro Bourkaib – Cuatrecasas
Ana Castedo – Hogan Lovells
Eduardo Castillo – Pérez-Llorca
António de Magalhães Cardoso – VdA
Manuel Lobato – Bird & Bird
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
João Miranda de Sousa – Garrigues
Miquel Montañá – Clifford Chance
Montiano Monteagudo Monedero – Uría Menéndez
Jesús Muñoz-Delgado – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
David Pellisé Urquiza – Pellisé Abogados
Carola Pina – Garrigues
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão

Law firm of the year Patents
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Bird & Bird
CCA Law Firm
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
EJASO
Elzaburu
Garrigues
Grau & Angulo
Hogan Lovells
KPMG Abogados
Pellisé Abogados
Pérez-Llorca
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados
VdA

Lawyer of the year Patents
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Ana Castedo – Hogan Lovells
Eduardo Castillo – Pérez-Llorca
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
António de Magalhães Cardoso – VdA
Ana Herrera Arroyo – PONS IP
Javier Huarte – Grau & Angulo
Luis María Latasa Vassallo – EJASO
Manuel Lobato – Bird & Bird
João Miranda de Sousa – Garrigues
Miquel Montañá – Clifford Chance
Jesús Muñoz-Delgado – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Lídia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
David Pellisé – Pellisé Abogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão
Cláudia Xara-Brasil – CCA Law Firm

Law firm of the year Trademarks
Abreu Advogados
ABRIL ABOGADOS
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Baker McKenzie
BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
CCA Law Firm
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CMS Portugal
Deloitte Legal
EJASO
ELZABURU
Garrigues
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Morais Leitão
Pellisé Abogados
PLMJ
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Uría Menéndez
Vasconcelos Advogados
VdA

Lawyer of the year Trademarks
Alejandro Angulo – Grau & Angulo
Enrique Armijo Chávarri – ELZABURU
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Filipe Baptista – BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
António de Magalhães Cardoso – VdA
Cristina Duch – Baker McKenzie
Luis María Latasa Vassallo – EJASO
José Miguel Lissén – Bird & Bird
Dulce Miranda – Deloitte Legal
Montiano Monteagudo Monedero – Uría Menéndez
Hugo Monteiro de Queirós – PLMJ
Lidia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
David Pellisé – Pellisé Abogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão
Ignacio Temiño – ABRIL ABOGADOS
Cláudia Xara-Brasil – CCA Law Firm
Pablo Zuazo – PONS IP

Law firm of the year Copyright
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Baker McKenzie
CCA Law Firm
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Cuatrecasas
ECIJA
Eversheds Sutherland
Garrigues
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Pellisé Abogados
Pérez-Llorca
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Santiago Mediano Abogados
Sérvulo
Sol Muntañola Abogados
SPS Advogados
Uría Menéndez
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Copyright
Vicente Arias – Eversheds Sutherland
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Álvaro Bourkaib – Cuatrecasas
Martim Bouza Serrano – CCA Law Firm
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Agustín González – Uría Menéndez
Sara Henriques – SPS Advogados
Ignacio Marqués – Grau & Angulo
Santiago Mediano – Santiago Mediano Abogados
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
Francisca Montenegro – PONS IP
Lídia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
David Pellisé – Pellisé Abogados
Carola Pina – Garrigues
Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza – Pérez-Llorca
Mario Sol – Sol Muntañola Abogados
Helena Suárez – ECIJA
Alejandro Touriño – ECIJA
Duarte Vasconcelos – Vasconcelos Advogados

Law firm of the year Design
Antas da Cunha Ecija
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Pellisé Abogados
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Design
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Gabriel Castilla Penalva – PONS IP
Maite Ferrándiz – Grau & Angulo
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Jorge Llevat – Cuatrecasas
Lidia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
David Pellisé – Pellisé Abogados

Law firm of the year Art
Andersen
Antas da Cunha Ecija
CCA Law Firm
CMS Portugal
Elzaburu
KPMG Abogados
MENTA Legal
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Santiago Mediano Abogados
Sérvulo

Lawyer of the year Art
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Iban Díez López – MENTA Legal
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Mabel Klimt Yusti – Elzaburu
Santiago Mediano – Santiago Mediano Abogados
Lidia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Eric Romero – KPMG Abogados
Nerea Sanjuan – Andersen

Law firm of the year Life Sciences
Antas da Cunha Ecija
BAS – Sociedade de Advogados
Bird & Bird
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CMS Portugal
Eversheds Sutherland
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Osborne Clarke
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Vidal-Quadras & Ramon

Lawyer of the year Life Sciences
Marta Alves Vieira – VdA
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Marta González – Eversheds Sutherland
Ana Herrera Arroyo – PONS IP
Javier Huarte – Grau & Angulo
Manuel Lobato – Bird & Bird
Cláudia Monge – BAS – Sociedade de Advogados
Montiano Monteagudo Monedero – Uría Menéndez
Lidia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Roger Segarra – Osborne Clarke
Miguel Vidal-Quadras Trias de Bes – Vidal-Quadras & Ramon

Law firm of the year Advertising
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Baker McKenzie
CCA Law Firm
CMS Portugal
ECIJA
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Legal Army
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
SPS Advogados
SRS Legal
Uría Menéndez
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Advertising
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sara Henriques – SPS Advogados
Ignacio Marqués – Grau & Angulo
Natalia Martos – Legal Army
Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
João Paulo Mioludo – SRS Legal
Montiano Monteagudo Monedero – Uría Menéndez
Lídia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Cristina Villasante – ECIJA

Law firm of the year Food
Antas da Cunha Ecija
CMS Portugal
Grau & Angulo
Osborne Clarke
KPMG Abogados
PLMJ
Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados
VdA

Lawyer of the year Food
Marta Alves Vieira – VdA
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Jesús Arribas – Grau & Angulo
Antonio de Maríano – Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Rafael García del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Hugo Monteiro de Queirós – PLMJ
Lidia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Eric Romero Prades – KPMG Abogados
Duarte Vasconcelos – Vasconcelos Advogados

Law firm of the year Fashion
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
CMS Portugal
ECIJA
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Fashion
Alejandro Angulo – Grau & Angulo
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados
Cláudia Leonardo – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Eva María Ochoa – Grau & Angulo
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Carlos Rivadulla – ECIJA

Law firm of the year Sport
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Baker McKenzie
CCA Law Firm
Cuatrecasas
Garrigues
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Morais Leitão
Osborne Clarke
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Sport
Roberto Álvarez – Cuatrecasas
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Jordi Camó – Grau & Angulo
Ricardo Cardoso – Antas da Cunha Ecija
David Díaz – Baker McKenzie
Rafael García del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm
João Miranda de Sousa – Garrigues
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão
Duarte Vasconcelos – Vasconcelos Advogados

Law firm of the year Civil Litigation
Abreu Advogados
Abril Abogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Elzaburu
Grau & Angulo
Morais Leitão
Pellisé Abogados
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
SRS Legal
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Civil Litigation
Alejandro Angulo – Grau & Angulo
Filipe Baptista – BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Juan Cuerva – Clifford Chance
Manuel Durães Rocha – Abreu Advogados
Jose Carlos Erdozain – PONS IP
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
João Leitão Figueiredo – CMS Portugal
Carlos Moràn – Elzaburu
Lídia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
David Pellisé – Pellisé Abogados
José Carlos Soares Machado – SRS Legal
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão
Ignacio Temiño – Abril Abogados

Law firm of the year Criminal Law
Abreu Advogados
ABRIL ABOGADOS
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CMS Portugal
Elzaburu
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Grau & Angulo
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Criminal Law
António Andrade – Abreu Advogados
Fernando Ortega – ABRIL ABOGADOS
José Pedro Alberca – Eversheds Sutherland
Jordi Camó – Grau & Angulo
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
João Leitão Figueiredo – CMS Portugal
Lídia Neves – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Carlos Sáiz Díaz – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Law firm of the year Digital Tech
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Auren
CCA Law Firm
Ceca Magán Abogados
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
ECIJA
Grau & Angulo
KPMG Abogados
Legal Army
Osborne Clarke
PONS IP
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Digital Tech
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Juan Cuerva – Clifford Chance
João de Travassos – Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Rafael García del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Ingrid González – Ceca Magán Abogados
Paul Handal – ECIJA
Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados
Eric Maciá – PONS IP
Natalia Martos Díaz – Legal Army
Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Eric Romero – KPMG Abogados
Pilar Sánchez – Bleda – Auren
Sonia Santos – Grau & Angulo
Nuno Silva Vieira – Antas da Cunha Ecija

Law firm of the year TMT
Abreu Advogados
Baker McKenzie
CCA Law Firm
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
ECIJA
Garrigues
Hogan Lovells
Morais Leitão
Osborne Clarke
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
Sérvulo
SRS Legal
Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Uría Menéndez
VdA

Lawyer of the year TMT
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Álvaro Bourkaib – Cuatrecasas
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Legal
Magda Cocco – VdA
Alejandro Padín Vidal – Garrigues
João de Travassos – Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Gonzalo F. Gállego – Hogan Lovells
Rafael García Del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados
Alonso Hurtado – ECIJA
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm
Joana Mota Agostinho – Cuatrecasas
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Daniel Reis – DLA Piper
Raúl Rubio – Pérez-Llorca

Law firm of the year Information Technology
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Auren
Baker McKenzie
Bird & Bird
CMS Portugal
ECIJA
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Osborne Clarke
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Samaniego Law
Sérvulo
SRS Legal
ThinkSmartLaw
Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Vasconcelos Advogados
VdA

Lawyer of the year Information Technology
Almudena Arpón De Mendívil – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Alexander Benalal – ThinkSmartLaw
César Bessa Monteiro Jr. – Abreu Advogados
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Magda Cocco – VdA
João de Travassos – Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Rafael García Del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Alonso Hurtado – ECIJA
joão Leitão Figueiredo – CMS Portugal
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
Joaquin Muñoz – Bird & Bird
Luís Neto Galvão – SRS Legal
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Raúl Rubio – Pérez-Llorca
Pilar Sánchez- Bleda – Auren
Ana Catarina Silva – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Alejandro Touriño – ECIJA

Law firm of the year Media
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Auren
Baker McKenzie
CCA Law Firm
CMS Portugal
ECIJA
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
MENTA Legal
MRG Abogados
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
Vasconcelos Advogados

Lawyer of the year Media
Vicente Arias Maíz – Eversheds Sutherland
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Almudena Arpón De Mendívil – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Martim Bouza Serrano – CCA Law Firm
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Ricardo Cardoso – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Iban Díez López – MENTA Legal
Rafael García Del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
José María Méndez – Baker McKenzie
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
María Román Gallardo – MRG Abogados
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Pilar Sánchez- Bleda – Auren
Helena Suárez – ECIJA

Law firm of the year Telecommunication
Allen & Overy
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Auren
CMS Portugal
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Linklaters
Morais Leitão
Pinsent Masons
Sérvulo
SRS Legal
Uría Menéndez
VdA

Lawyer of the year Telecommunication
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal
Almudena Arpón De Mendívil – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Ana Bastos – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Legal
Magda Cocco – VdA
José Giménez – Linklaters
Pablo González-Espejo García – Uría Menéndez
Javier Marzo – Garrigues
Pablo Mayor – Allen & Overy
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
Pilar Sánchez- Bleda – Auren
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade – Morais Leitão

Law firm of the year Privacy
Abreu Advogados
Antas da Cunha Ecija
Ceca Magán Abogados
CMS Portugal
DLA Piper
ECIJA
Hogan Lovells
KPMG Abogados
Morais Leitão
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo
SPS Advogados
ThinkSmartLaw
Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Vasconcelos Advogados
VdA

Lawyer of the year Privacy
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Magda Cocco – VdA
Tiago Félix da Costa – Morais Leitão
Inês de Albuquerque – Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
Paula Fernandez-Longoria – ThinkSmartLaw
Rita Ferreira Ramos – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Gonzalo F. Gállego – Hogan Lovells
Ingrid González – Ceca Magán Abogados
María González – ECIJA
Sara Henriques – SPS Advogados
Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados
joão Leitão Figueiredo – CMS Portugal
Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Daniel Reis – DLA Piper
Eric Romero Prades – KPMG Abogados
Roger Segarra – Osborne Clarke
Ana Catarina Silva – Antas da Cunha Ecija
Alejandro Touriño – ECIJA

Law firm of the year E-Sports
Auren
Bird & Bird
CCA Law Firm
KPMG Abogados
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Uría Menéndez
VdA

Lawyer of the year E-Sports
Tiago Bessa – VdA
Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados
Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons
Rafael García del Poyo – Osborne Clarke
Pablo González-Espejo García – Uría Menéndez
Norman Heckh – Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm
Joaquin Muñoz – Bird & Bird
Pilar Sánchez- Bleda – Auren

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The firm’s lawyers have been active at 360 degrees in the legal advisory of the IP and TMT practices, standing out for the excellence of the service provided for top tier clients. The law firm team handled very complicated operations in various industries confirming their status in the Spanish legal market.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Miquel Montañá – Clifford Chance

The professional can be placed among the most influential litigator in the IP practice, he is the referral figure for patent disputes of national and international companies in various industries. The lawyer stands out for his remarkable track record and his ability to always be one step ahead of competitors.

MARKET LEADER IP

Filipe Baptista – BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados

The profession has been representing first profile clients in complex proceedings, he is a renewed lawyer in the IP field for having managed trademark and patent litigations always making the difference and obtaining positive outcomes.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal

The professional is acknowledged as one of the most important practitioners in the IP practice with a special focus on patents, trademarks, domain names, and new technologies. His experience and excellent track record make him a leading individual in the Iberian legal markets.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IP

Grau & Angulo

The firm is renewed for the quality of the advice provided in the IP field, the team is composed by experienced professionals well known in the market for their credibility and competitiveness. The team, during the last year, has further affirmed its position especially in trademark and patent litigation matters.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR IP

Ana Rita Paínho – Sérvulo & Associados

The lawyer is highly regarded in the Portuguese market especially for the high expertise, proven especially in the life science industry. She is capable to manage high scale operations always keeping the quality of a tailor-made advice.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PATENTS

PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados

The law firm is recognized as one of the key players in the Portuguese market regarding IP operations and patent litigations. The lawyers are capable to work cohesively on challenging cases always adapting to the clients’ needs and thinking out of the box.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PATENTS

Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

The professional has coordinated his team assisting clients with patent issues, IP rights negotiations, and software licensing agreements. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in advancing clients’ interests and fostering innovation in their respective fields.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TRADEMARKS

Vasconcelos Advogados

The law firm team is composed by talented professionals, promising also for the future of the practice in Portugal. The team has assisted a prominent client in the healthcare industry in a complex transaction for its cross-border nature.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TRADEMARKS

Enrique Armijo Chávarri – ELZABURU             

The lawyer provides expert counsel to major brands on trademark infringement and cancellation actions, showcasing exceptional. His strategic guidance and effective legal representation have been pivotal in securing favorable outcomes for clients, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority on trademark law.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR COPYRIGHT

SPS Advogados

During the last 12 months, the team advised an important production company in the preparation of several contracts of agreements and negotiations with various media for a popular transmission. The lawyers’ work was notable for the impact on the market and the quality of the advice.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR COPYRIGHT

Gonçalo Gil Barreiros  – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados

With over 15 years of experience, he is highly regarded for his deep knowledge in this field, he leads his team in the advisory of associations dedicated to protecting copyright in the music, movie, and newspaper industries.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR DESIGN

Antas da Cunha Ecija

The law firm excels in registering and enforcing designs and trademarks worldwide, their expertise includes out-of-court settlements of intellectual property disputes and intermediating negotiations before judicial proceedings.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR DESIGN

Maite Ferrándiz – Grau & Angulo

The lawyer is renowned in the design field for her successful handling of civil litigations thanks to her preparation and technical skills. Her successful track record and dedication to clients make her a leading authority in the field.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ART

KPMG Abogados

The experienced Spanish team possesses vast expertise in the art industry, providing specialized legal advice on intellectual property matters to cultural institutions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ART

Mabel Klimt Yusti – ELZABURU

Recognized for exceptional expertise and dedication, the lawyer has consistently excelled in the field of media productions. Her commitment in navigating complex legal issues has earned the professional a solid reputation.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES

BAS – Sociedade de Advogados

The law firm is highly recognized for its expertise in a wide range of health-related issues, offering guidance on contractual, financial, and data protection matters. The professionals are known for their efficient and competent approach to problem-solving.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES

Marta González – Eversheds Sutherland

The lawyer has extensive knowledge in the life sciences, managing patent infringement cases, product liability claims, and unfair competition issues. Clients note her outstanding skills and business-focused approach.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADVERTISING

Antas da Cunha Ecija

The Portuguese team excels in advertising, offering support in trademark registration, designs, patents, and licensing. They advise key clients within the IP sector on complex deals daily.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ADVERTISING

José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal

The lawyer guided the law firm’s team in monitoring and reviewing the advertising campaigns of a market leader company in the beverage industry, advertising campaigns, assisting in the fulfillment of obligations regarding advertising and consumer law.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FOOD

Sérvulo & Associados

The law firm showcases significant expertise in patents, trademarks, developing branding protection strategies, and negotiating commercial agreements in the food industry and luxury brands.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FOOD

Rafael García del Poyo – Osborne Clarke

With a wealth of experience advising top national and international clients, the professional brings profound expertise to the rapidly evolving industry. His competence extends across various sectors, particularly in IP protection.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FASHION

ECIJA

The firm is one of the leading Spanish teams for IP law, offering exceptional expertise in trademarks, designs and copyright issues. Known for their proactive approach and anticipation of client needs, they consistently deliver outstanding service.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FASHION

Ricardo Henriques – Abreu Advogados

Recognized for his exceptional legal expertise and unwavering dedication, the lawyer consistently delivers outstanding results. Their commitment to excellence and proven track record of success in the industry make him a trusted authority in the field.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SPORT

Garrigues

The law firm team is well known for providing top-notch legal representation and achieving successful outcomes for fundamental clients in the industry. The team is composed by experienced lawyers also renewed individually for their top tier advice.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR SPORT

David Díaz – Baker McKenzie

The lawyer frequently provides legal counsel to Spanish and foreign clubs, addressing both sports-related matters and the everyday management of these organizations. With vast expertise in sports law, particularly in soccer, he figures as one of the most experienced professionals in the sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CIVIL LITIGATION

CMS Portugal

The law firm team stands out in the sector for their credibility, earned through a remarkable track record and reliability among high-profile clients. Their professionals have successfully advised several well-known companies in complex civil litigation processes.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR CIVIL LITIGATION

Ignacio Temiño Ceniceros – ABRIL ABOGADOS

The lawyer has been advising on both contentious and non-contentious copyright mandates showcasing comprehensive expertise and skills in navigating complex intellectual property issues. He is recognized by the market as one of the most experienced exponents in the IP litigation practice.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW

ABRIL ABOGADOS

Recognized for their outstanding expertise and dedication, this law firm has consistently excelled in providing exceptional legal representation. Their commitment to achieving successful outcomes for clients has solidified their reputation as a leader in this legal field.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW

Carlos Sáiz Díaz – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

With more than 20 years of experience, this lawyer is a trusted expert in economic offenses, intellectual and industrial property crimes and frauds. Known for his dedication and persuasive communication style, he combines technical proficiency with client-centric approach.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR DIGITAL TECH

Legal Army

This forward-thinking firm excels in a wide range of IP&TMT fields, showcasing expertise in privacy, data security, compliance, and technology law. It has gained high esteem from both the digital tech market and competitors for its proficiency and innovation.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR DIGITAL TECH

Ingrid González – CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

The professional has a remarkable knowledge and an extensive experience in digital law, privacy, and electronic administration. Her competitive advantage is evident in her effective work with clients and handling of delicate projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT

ECIJA

The law firm is well-known for its extensive expertise and proficiency in privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. Their depth of knowledge in compliance, data protection litigation, and legal counsel empowers them to deliver integrated solutions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT

Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons

She is a distinguished lawyer in Spain’s TMT sector, celebrated for her proficiency across various fields. This year, she guided intricate deals, especially in privacy and cybersecurity, outsourcing, and telecom. Clients praise her exceptional management and precise, effective actions.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados

The law firm had an exceptional year in IT, notable for remarkable growth and expertise in software aspects. They managed a diverse array of complex deals with existing clients and acquired new ones – key players in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Noemí Brito Izquierdo – KPMG Abogados

The lawyer stands out for the extensive experience in providing legal guidance and support in the fields of data protection and IT. She has led a variety of deals both nationally and internationally, reshaping the landscape of legal practice through her innovative approach.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR MEDIA

MRG Abogados

With swift response times tailored to the industry’s rapid changes, this firm’s seasoned professionals offer effective advice and unparalleled expertise in media, audiovisual, and entertainment law. Their deep specialization makes them leaders in Spain’s legal landscape in this field.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR MEDIA

Vicente Arias Maíz – Eversheds Sutherland

The professional is recognized in his role as partner and department head, earning market acclaim for his expertise in disputes, contract negotiation, co-publishing, joint ventures, and legal consulting. His problem-solving abilities make him a reliable source of guidance for clients.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TELECOMMUNICATION

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

This prominent firm is well-recognized in advisory and transactional mandates, with additional expertise in compliance and regulatory matters, including consumer protection issues. Assisting to major telecoms operators and television networks, it is a key player in the legal market.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TELECOMMUNICATION

Paloma Bru Arce – Pinsent Masons

The professional possesses extensive expertise and outstanding experience in regulatory and contentious matters in the telecom sector, advising multinational organizations.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PRIVACY

Osborne Clarke

This year, the team has consolidated its position as a prominent player in the industry, broadening its client base and securing notable privacy mandates.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PRIVACY

Sara Henriques – SPS Advogados

Overseeing personal data protection and data privacy, the lawyer offers legal counsel and conducts thorough assessments on GDPR compliance for a wide range of clients spanning various sectors, from automotive to tourism.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR E-SPORTS

Filipe Mayer – CCA Law Firm

The lawyer focuses his expertise in the gaming area becoming, during the years, one of the key professionals in the field in the Portuguese market. He is very appreciated by the clients for his deep knowledge and responsiveness.

BEST PRACTICE SOFTWARE & SPORT

Alexander Benalal – ThinkSmartLaw

The professional has been notably involved in complex deals in IT contracting, especially in software licensing within the sports and entertainment field. His deep knowledge and responsiveness have earned him recognition among clients.