Baker McKenzie is noted as a strong competitor in the Spanish market due to its expertise across TMT. The IT group is adept at handling contracting, digital services, and e-commerce matters, while the media department has experience leading on structuring finance, regulatory issues, and production-related services. On the telecoms front, the team focuses on connectivity contracts and regulatory advisory services. Alongside its breadth of practice, the group’s cross-border capabilities continue to attract impressive clients to its extensive roster. Head partner José María Méndez stands out for his aptitude in media and audiovisual matters ranging from production to distribution, as well as joint ventures and regulatory issues. Other notable practitioners in the team include digital law experts David Molina and Pablo Uslé, as well as telecoms specialist Patricia Pérez.

CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo‘s TMT practice is recognised in the market for its ‘truly practical approach,’ alongside its extensive offering. The department is adept at handling both domestic and international matters ranging from telecoms projects and transactions to content acquisition and distribution. With a breadth of expertise and cross-border capabilities, the team continues to expand its impressive client roster which is comprised of businesses from the technology, financial services, and media and entertainment sectors, among others. The ‘exceptional’ Javier Torre de Silva heads the group and specialises in transactions, disputes, and regulatory compliance in the telecoms industry. María González Gordon is another key practitioner and is noted for her aptitude advising media groups, production companies, and audiovisual businesses on disputes and production agreements.

With a focus on the technology and digital media sectors, the team at Cuatrecasas has a robust offering which covers assistance on matters related to public and administrative issues, tax, and corporate, as well as finance, competition, and litigation. The group has particular expertise handling technology agreements, M&A transactions, and e-commerce, and is frequently instructed by noteworthy producers, publishing houses, and technology companies which make up the practice’s growing client roster. IT specialists Albert Agustinoy and Álvaro Bourkaib co-lead the department alongside media expert Ismael González. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Rafael Sánchez Aristi who concentrates on matters arising from the publishing and recording industries. On the telecoms front, María Pérez Carrillo is the main contact.

Offering regulatory advice, litigation services, and support on corporate transactions, the TMT group at ECIJA is capable of handling a wide variety of complex, cross-border matters for clients from the media and entertainment, telecoms, and technology sectors. The team’s breadth of expertise continues to attract impressive clients to its extensive roster comprised of notable names. The main contacts in the department include Hugo Écija and Alejandro Touriño; Écija stands out for his aptitude in mergers and disputes arising from the media sector, while Touriño is noted for his role as president of the IT Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Other key practitioners in the group include Cristina Villasante, Teresa Pereyra, and Salvador Silvestre, all of whom are experts in digital regulations.

With expertise in intangible assets, e-health, and fintech, the TMT group at Uría Menéndez specialises in technology matters, with a focus on transactions. The team is capable of handling complex, cross-border matters on behalf of an impressive and extensive client roster which is comprised of notable names from the digital services sector. Heading up the practice are regulatory and commercial experts Pablo González-Espejo and Leticia Lopez-Lapuente. Espejo stands out for his experience advising multinational audiovisual, telecoms, and IT companies on joint ventures, acquisitions, and IPOs, while López-Lapuente is noted for her aptitude assisting technology companies with M&A deals, e-commerce matters, and contracts.

Offering transactional, financing, and litigation services, the TMT practice at Clifford Chance continues to attract new clients from the telecoms, technology, and sports and entertainment sectors. The group is capable of handling complex, high-profile, and cross-border matters ranging from disputes to acquisitions. Jaime Almenar is the main contact in the team and specialises in public law and regulatory issues, with a focus on telecoms. Carme Briera is another key practitioner in the group and stands out for her experience assisting with acquisitions in the telecoms and audiovisual sectors.

With expertise in digital economy and AI matters, Garrigues‘ TMT group is capable of handling regulatory compliance, fintech and tech investments, and software matters, both domestically and internationally. The department has particular strengths in the banking, electricity, and aviation sectors, among others, and continues to grow its client base with impressive household names. Heading up the team are telecoms transaction specialist Javier Marzo and technology transaction expert José Ramón Morales, alongside media and entertainment litigator Carolina Pina and cybersecurity authority Alejandro Padín Vidal. Other notable names in the team include Cristina Mesa, who focuses on tech litigation, and Álvaro Blanco.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo‘s TMT department is comprised of specialised IT and telecoms teams, both of which have a robust offering which includes corporate, commercial, and regulatory support, as well as assistance on finance, tax, and litigation matters. With cross-border capabilities, the firm has amassed a strong client roster consisting of household technology companies such as Nintendo. Almudena Arpón de Mendívil, who specialises in telecoms projects co-leads the department alongside digital business expert Sofía Martínez-Almeida, life sciences expert Jesús Muñoz Delgado, and entertainment and art law authority Anna Viladás Jené. The group benefits from the aptitude of Isabela Crespo and Isabel Bandín who stand out for their deep knowledge of the technology and digital sectors.

With extensive experience assisting with regulatory compliance, fund raising, disputes, and transactions, A&O Shearman‘s TMT practice is predominantly instructed by clients from the financial services, telecoms, and media and entertainment sectors. The group’s offering, alongside its cross-border capabilities, continues to attract new and notable clients to its roster. Corporate transaction specialists Iñigo del Val and Ignacio Hornedo co-lead the department alongside financing transaction experts Juan Hormaechea and Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara. The team also benefits from the expertise of Laur Badin who is adept at handling e-commerce, cloud computing, and IT licensing matters.

Instructed by TV, radio, and publishing companies, as well as audiovisual production, digital marketing, and e-sports and gaming clients, Deloitte Legal‘s TMT group is capable of handling a range of matters such as M&A transactions, regulatory compliance, and transfer pricing projects with noteworthy cross-border capabilities and deep expertise in the technology sector. IT and electronic contracting specialist Dulce María Miranda co-heads the department alongside data privacy authority Rodrigo González, and tax and telecoms expert Jose María Gómez Rosende.

With expertise in the financial services, media and entertainment, and consumer goods sector, the TMT group at DLA Piper is capable of handling both domestic and cross-border matters related to regulatory issues, outsourcing agreements, and e-commerce, to name a few. The department has amassed an impressive client roster, comprised of household names, that continues to expand. Heading up the practice is Diego Ramos who specialises in technology outsourcing. Paula González De Castejón stands out for her experience advising on gambling, gaming, and e-commerce regulations. Elisa Lorenzo is another key contact in the group.

Specialising in contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal proceedings, the TMT department at DWF-RCD is a good choice for clients from the IT, internet, and e-commerce industry sectors. The group also offers assistance on audiovisual productions and biotech transactions, both domestically and internationally. Founding partner Ignasi Costas leads the practice and is noted for his expertise in start-ups, venture capital, and spin-offs. David Villa is an asset to the team due to his involvement in emerging areas including cryptoasset emissions, while Ramón Manyà concentrates on corporate transactions such as joint ventures and acquisitions.

With a focus on regulatory advice, transactions, and financing, Linklaters‘ TMT group is capable of handling a range of matters both domestically and internationally for clients from a wide variety of industry sectors such as telecoms, financial services, and retail. In addition to its transactional and regulatory offering, the team also assists with tax and litigation matters, and its scope continues to attract notable clients. José Giménez, who is noted for his expertise in telecoms litigation, co-leads the department alongside media transaction specialist Carmen Burgos and technology authority Ceyhun Pehlivan.

With specialist expertise in digital regulation in the technology sector, PwC Tax & Legal Services’ digital regulation practice is adept at handling contractual agreements, transactions, and e-commerce, as well as software development, licensing, and compliance domestically and internationally. The group’s broad offering continues to attract impressive clients from the telecoms, technology, and media and entertainment sectors including the likes of Microsoft and Universal Music Group. Fernando Fernandez-Miranda leads the team and has extensive experience advising on technology contracting, intangible assets, and telecoms issues. He is also noted for his aptitude in e-commerce, audiovisual, and advertising matters.

The TMT group at Pérez-Llorca specialises in IT, media, and telecoms matters ranging from regulatory compliance to public policy. Alongside its expertise in TMT and its involvement in emerging areas such as NFTs and Metaverse assets, the team’s cross-border capabilities continue to attract standout names from the technology, media and entertainment, and insurance sectors. Raúl Rubio, who concentrates on technology, digital services, and audiovisual law, co-leads the department alongside Andy Ramos Gil De La Haza, who stands out for his aptitude in the transfer and acquisition of intangible assets, video games, and the software sector. Antonio Muñoz-Torrero is another key contact.

The TMT group at Ramón y Cajal Abogados has a robust offering which covers e-commerce, gaming, and IT contracts, as well as outsourcing projects and compliance and offers particular strengths in the real estate, software, and financial services sectors. Norman Heckh heads up the department and is noted for his expertise in media and entertainment, gambling, and telecoms advisory, agreements, and compliance. On the technology front, María Luisa González is the main contact in the team and concentrates on computerised procurement and advising social network and app developers.

Noted for its expertise in the media and entertainment sector, Santiago Mediano Abogados is a good choice for businesses seeking assistance with financing, production and distribution, and agreements, as well as disputes, licensing, and subsidies. The team is capable of handling matters both domestically and internationally, and has amassed an impressive client roster comprised of production companies, talent agencies, and actors. Heading up the practice is Santiago Ilundáin who specialises in contracts and production matters. Santiago Mediano is another notable name in the department due to his aptitude in production and co-production agreements and financing.

Andersen‘s culture, sports, and entertainment practice is instructed by notable clients from the media and entertainment, and technology sectors on matters related to regulatory compliance, production, and transactions, as well as advertising, disputes, and financing. Patricia Motilla heads the department and is noted for her ‘unmatched’ ‘passion, creativity, and knowledge of the audiovisual sector in Spain.’ 

Auren‘s media and technology department is recognised for its ‘extensive experience’ and ‘knowledge.’ The media team has strengths in contracting, financial planning, and production matters, while the technology group is adept at handling e-commerce, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The practice also advises on emerging areas such as AI, crypto, and the Metaverse and has cross-border capabilities. Audiovisual and media specialist Pilar Sanchez Bleda heads the department and is assisted by María Negro Carbonero who concentrates on technology matters.

Standing out for its strength in tech law matters, the TMT practice at Bird & Bird handles transactional, regulatory and contentious work across all subsegments. The group is a popular choice for major tech, telecoms and media companies, and is often called upon by its international network to advise on multijurisdictional projects. Pablo Berenguer, singled out for his knowledge of complex commercial contracts in the technology and communications sectors, jointly oversees the team with Joaquin Muñoz, who specialises in digital law and privacy matters.

With a focus on the technology and media and entertainment sectors, Eversheds Sutherland offers assistance on disputes and general advisory. The group has amassed a growing and impressive client roster with notable names from the audiovisual and music industries. Heading up the practice is Vicente Arias who is noted for his expertise in contract negotiations, litigation, and consultancy, both at a domestic level and an international level. The department also benefits from the capabilities of Lara Barrasa who focuses on legal proceedings.

Hogan Lovells Spain‘s TMT practice specialises in advising on telecoms projects and management, AI implementation and usage, and acquisitions, as well as contractual negotiations and advertising. The group’s expertise and cross-border capabilities attract clients from a variety of industry sectors including retail, IT, and insurance, among others. Department head Gonzalo F. Gállego is noted for his aptitude leading on outsourcing transactions, e-commerce, and IT and software contracts. Other active practitioners include Santiago De Ampuero Castellanos and Joanna Rozanska.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s TMT group has expertise in IT, outsourcing, and telecoms matters and is well versed in handling AI, blockchain, and fintech issues. The team offers assistance on IT procurement, public bids, transactions and regulatory compliance, both domestically and internationally.  Heading the practice, Paloma Bru brings a wealth of experience to the team and is particularly adept at advising on e-contracting, disputes, and contracts.