Madrid, April 7, 2026.—ELZABURU has been recognized in Media Law International’s (MLI) 2026 rankings, where it has been ranked Tier 1 in Spain for the services provided by its Media & Entertainment practice, making it the only law firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property included in this category.
Media Law International is one of the leading international directories in the legal field of the audiovisual and content sectors, analyzing the most prominent law firms in more than 60 jurisdictions based on qualitative research that evaluates the teams’ capabilities, their industry experience, and their market positioning.
This recognition highlights the standing of ELZABURU’s Media & Entertainment practice, which provides comprehensive advisory services to companies in the cultural and entertainment sectors. In 2025, the team managed more than 860 audiovisual and performing arts projects—a 169% increase over the previous year—and mobilized 18.2 million euros in tax incentives for cultural projects, a 73% increase.
Furthermore, this recognition is reinforced by the inclusion of Mabel Klimt, managing partner at ELZABURU and head of the Media & Entertainment practice, as a Leading Lawyer, in recognition of her track record in advising professionals in the audiovisual sector.
In the words of Mabel Klimt: “This recognition from Media Law International reflects the consolidation of a field that has undergone remarkable development in recent years and that addresses the new, increasingly complex and cross-cutting needs of the audiovisual industry.”
This recognition strengthens ELZABURU’s position as a provider of legal counsel to the audiovisual and entertainment sectors, in a context marked by increasing regulatory complexity, the internationalization of productions, and the strategic importance of intangible assets in the cultural and creative industries.