Madrid,7 of April of 2026.- ELZABURU has been recognized in the 2026 ranking of Media Law International (MLI), where it reaches the category Tier 1 in Spain for the services provided from the Media & Entertainment area, being the only 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 sector, which analyzes the most outstanding law firms in more than 60 jurisdictions based on qualitative research that evaluates the capacity of the teams, their sector experience and their positioning in the market.
This recognition highlights the area's positioning in Media & Entertainment ELZABURU, which provides comprehensive advice to companies in the cultural and entertainment sector. During 2025, the team managed more than 860 audiovisual and performing arts projects, 169% more than the previous year; mobilizing 18,2 million euros of tax investment in cultural projects, 73% more.
Furthermore, this recognition is reinforced by the mention of Mabel Klimt, managing partner of ELZABURU and director of the Media & Entertainment area, as Leading Lawyer, in recognition of his career in advising agents in the audiovisual sector.
In the words of Mabel Klimt: “The recognition of Media Law International reflects the consolidation of an area that has experienced remarkable development in recent years and that responds to the new needs of the audiovisual industry, which are increasingly complex and cross-cutting.”
This recognition consolidates ELZABURU's position in legal advice to the audiovisual and entertainment sector, in a context marked by increasing regulatory complexity, the internationalization of productions and the strategic relevance of intangible assets in the cultural and creative industry.


