With experience acting before a variety of judicial entities, including the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, and criminal courts, the corporate crime practice at Baker McKenzie stands out as a key player in the Spanish market. The group is adept at handling litigation, public prosecutor investigations, and pre-litigation defences, as well as official investigations and compliance. Clients operate in a range of sectors including technology, financial services, and energy. Extradition proceeding expert Jesús Santos co-heads the department alongside litigation specialist Marc Prat. The team also benefits from the aptitude of María Massó, who concentrates on tax crimes, fraud, and punishable insolvency, and Juan Pedro Cortés, who focuses on environmental matters, European arrest warrants, and compliance. David Velázquez left the firm in December 2023.
White-collar crime in Spain
Baker McKenzie
Praxisleiter:
Jesús Santos; Marc Prat
Weitere Kernanwälte:
María Massó; Juan Pedro Cortés
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‘María Massó’s dedication has been complete and her professional quality excellent alongside her empathy and support, all of which stand out.’
‘María Massó and her team are always able to respond to complexities appropriately.’
‘All the professionals exhibit closeness to the client, empathy with their needs, and knowledge of the client’s business. It is a luxury to have them at your side.’
Kernmandanten
CaixaBank, S.A.
Daikin Europe N.V., Belgium
Zannotti Appliance, S.L.
Douglas Edelman
Eurofins Megalab, S.A.U.
Frutalinda, S.L.
Google LLC
Google Spain S.L.
Gino Pozzo
Rodrigo de Rato Figaredo
NATURGY, S.A.
Real Automóvil Club de España
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- Representing Douglas Edelman in an extradition process and arrest warrant issued by the DOJ after he and his wife were indicted by a Grand Jury.
- Representing Rodrigo de Rato Figaredo in a tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption case.
- Representing the interests of Gino Pozzo and his companies in the Líbero Operation case dealt with by the Spanish National Court.
Cuatrecasas
Cuatrecasas‘ white-collar crime practice stands out for its robust offering which covers assistance with tax evasion, money laundering, and fraud and insolvency cases, as well as environmental and town planning crimes, international criminal law, and public and private corruption offences. The team continues to grow its impressive client roster with businesses from a range of sectors, such as banking and finance, insurance, and technology. The group also stands out for its cross-border capabilities and for its expertise in handling investigations. Practice head Joaquín Burkhalter specialises in investigations related to tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption. Josep Riba is adept in bankruptcy, social security, and environmental matters, while José Bonilla concentrates on financial and securities mandates. Other key practitioners include Alfredo Domínguez and Pablo Villaseca.
Praxisleiter:
Joaquin Burkhalter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alfredo Domínguez; Josep Riba; José Bonilla; Pablo Villaseca
Garrigues
Noted for its 'solid legal knowledge' and 'extensive experience', the criminal law, compliance, and corporate investigations practice at Garrigues stands out for its expertise in criminal proceedings, internal investigations, and extradition procedures. The group, which is also proficient in pre-procedural matters and corporate compliance programmes, acts for clients across the energy, real estate, banking and finance sectors, among others. The 'extraordinarily brilliant' Gabriel Castro co-leads the team alongside Helena Prieto; Castro regularly defends corporate crimes before the National, Supreme, and Constitutional Courts, while Prieto concentrates on cross-border investigations, extradition proceedings, and criminal liability. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of 'promising lawyer' León Vidaller, who advises on all types of criminal and extradition proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Gabriel Castro; Helena Prieto
Weitere Kernanwälte:
León Vidaller
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‘León Vidaller deserves the highest of praise and is an incredible representative of Garrigues. He must be recognised for his efforts, work, and the sacrifices of his personal time.’
‘They stand out for their experience and personalised approach: each client receives close treatment and solutions adapted to their particular needs. In addition, they have a great ability to cover highly complex cases from various perspectives.’
‘Ability to offer creative solutions to complex problems. They stand out for their agility and flexibility in decision-making. Constant and transparent communication with the client that generates a relationship of trust with the client.’
Kernmandanten
Iberdrola Generación España
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Peter Wakkie
Inmobiliaria Espacio
Rosp Corunna
Helena Revoredo
Vicente Tardío
Publicis Comunicación
Zenith Media
Cines Renoir
Iberdrola Group
Hyundai
Gransolar
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- Advised Iberdrola on a criminal proceeding for the alleged commission of a crime of manipulation of the price of electricity.
- Defended Peter Wakkie regarding charges of mismanagement of ZED + before the National Court.
- Defended Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria against alleged crimes of bribery, disclosure of secrets, and corruption in business in the “Villarejo” case before the National Court.
Oliva-Ayala Abogados
Criminal law boutique Oliva-Ayala Abogados is recognised in the Spanish market for its expertise in a wide variety of white-collar crime matters including tax fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement, as well as bribery, false administration, and extradition. The group offers representation in criminal proceedings and advice to a wide range of clients - including names from the sports, banking, construction and engineering sectors - on criminal risk assessments, compliance, and investigations. Founding partner Ignacio Ayala Gómez leads the team and has extensive experience representing clients before the courts. Other key practitioners include Javier Sánchez-Vera Gómez-Trelles – who specialises in extraditions and economic criminal law – María Gutiérrez Rodríguez – who focuses on environmental, international, and economic criminal law – and Laura Martínez-Sanz Collados – who concentrates crimes against the Public Administration.
Praxisleiter:
Ignacio Ayala Gómez
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Javier Sánchez-Vera Gómez-Trelles; María Gutiérrez Rodríguez; Laura Martínez-Sanz Collados; Sofía Parada Cano-Lasso
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‘The team’s strengths include good communication between them, which is essential for good coordination and optimal results, and flexibility in all aspects.’
‘In addition to their exceptional professional level, I would highlight their human qualities and their ability to empathise and listen. They make the client feel like part of a team in which everyone is pulling in the same direction and they are always honest when giving their opinion, whatever it may be, with total professionalism.’
‘They are a very competent boutique firm that combines a very deep knowledge of the law with flexibility in adapting to the reality of the client in each circumstance.’
Kernmandanten
Real Federación Española de Fútbol
President of Satli Group
BBVA senior executives
Pegasus Aero Group
Telefónica, S.A.
Repsol, S.A.
Alcoa Corporation
Former president, current director and current chief of human resources of the Autoridad Portuaria de las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Grupo Secuoya Comunicación
Banco Popular senior executives
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- Represented Real Federación Española de Fútbol in criminal proceedings against the former president and certain directors of the Spanish Federation who are being prosecuted for alleged corruption, maladministration, and money laundering.
CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo
The corporate crime team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo has a robust offering which covers the prosecution and defence of matters related to corruption, criminal insolvency, and health and safety work-related accidents, as well as assistance with criminal compliance issues. The group's growing client roster is comprised of businesses from a range of sectors such as tourism, banking and finance, and food and beverages, to name a few. Heading up the practice are financial criminal law specialist Carlos Aguilar, who has experience acting before the National, Supreme, and Constitutional Courts, and investigations expert Enrique Remón, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his former role as Public Prosecutor. Emilio Moyano's aptitude in criminal liability makes him an asset to the team.
Praxisleiter:
Carlos Aguilar; Enrique Remón
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emilio Moyano; Javier Froehlingsdorf; Rocío Rodríguez; Eugenia González
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‘Their prestige in the sector and the treatment of clients make the firm unique, without detracting from their extensive and splendid knowledge in the field.’
‘As a lawyer and as a person, Enrique Remón’s treatment, trust, and knowledge save clients from bad times in their lives.’
‘The experience with CMS in criminal proceedings has been unique in the design of the strategy as well as in the real knowledge of the functioning of criminal courts and tribunals. Through the advice of Enrique Remón and his team, it has been possible to reverse a very unfavourable situation in a particular procedure, where despite the evidence, the court had decided to dismiss the case.’
Kernmandanten
CM Capital Markets Holding, S.A.
Alejandro Antonio López Rodríguez
Deoleo, S.A.
Red Eléctrica de España
Portobello Capital, S.L.
Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria
Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI, S.A.
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is a popular choice for clients seeking assistance with matters relating to financial crime, fraud and forgery, and money laundering, as well as asset tracing and environmental and labour issues. The team offers advisory services, representation before judicial bodies, and corporate compliance services. With a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the practice continues to attract new clients from a range of industry sectors such as banking and finance, technology, and insurance, among others. Carlos Sáiz and Vanessa Fernández jointly lead the department; Sáiz specialises in representing banking and finance clients in criminal proceedings, while Fernández concentrates on corporate compliance and money laundering allegations.
Praxisleiter:
Carlos Sáiz; Vanessa Fernández
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Enrique Luzón; Mª Flora Morillo-Velarde
Pérez-Llorca
Instructed by investment funds, law firms, and insurance companies in internal investigations, criminal proceedings, and criminal litigation, the white-collar crime and investigations practice at Pérez-Llorca has experience representing and advising clients on both domestic and international criminal matters. With cross-border capabilities and extensive expertise, the group offers assistance to clients from a range of sectors such as financial services, energy, and insurance, to name a few. Leading the team is Adriana De Buerba, who specialises in criminal proceedings related to tax evasion, labour accidents, and fraud, as well as environmental crime, fraudulent conveyance, and corporate crime. On the internal investigations front, Juan Palomino is the main contact in the department.
Praxisleiter:
Adriana de Buerba
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Juan Palomino; Guillermo Meilán; Mario H. Maldonado
Uría Menéndez
Standing out for their 'experience', 'dedication' and 'strategy', Uría Menéndez's corporate crime and internal investigations department is highly adept at handling market manipulation, public corruption, and espionage-related matters, as well as investigations before the National Court. The group is capable of dealing with high-value, high-profile, and complex matters across a range of sectors, including financial services, engineering, and construction. Co-leading the team are Jaime Alonso, who concentrates on tax evasion, fraud, and insider trading, and Ismael Clemente, who specialises in fraud, environmental crimes, and work-related accidents. The department also benefits from the expertise of Patricia Leandro, who advises on false accounting, bribery and corruption, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Praxisleiter:
Jaime Alonso; Ismael Clemente
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Patricia Leandro; Alberto Gómez; Arianna Vázquez
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‘They stand out due to their experience, ability to work, dedication, knowledge of the subject, continuous training, 100% availability, and strategy. They cannot be compared to other law firms; they are the best in the sector.’
‘The Uría criminal team is excellent. Its partners, associates, and lawyers stand out in all aspects; from the legal point of view, they surpass other firms due to their knowledge, strategy, availability, and rigour. Jaime Alonso, Patricia Leandro, and Ismael Clemente stand out in particular.’
‘Ismael Clemente and Arianna Vázquez stand out for their technical quality and approach to defence strategies.’
Campaner Law
Reputed as 'one of the leading firms in Spain for criminal and international law', Campaner Law has a robust offering encompassing criminal proceedings related to tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption, internal investigations, and extraditions. The team has experience handling cross-border matters and acting before various judicial entities, such as the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court. Heading up the group is the 'renowned' Jaime Campaner who stands out for his aptitude in high-profile matters related to fraud and corruption. The firm also benefits from the expertise of financial offence specialist Germán García, and Guillermo Galbe, who concentrates on corruption cases.
Praxisleiter:
Jaime Campaner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Germán García; Guillermo Galbe
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‘One of the leading firms in Spain for criminal and international law.’
‘Jaime Campaner is probably the best criminal defence lawyer in Spain. He is smart, strategic, solid, good at negotiating and fighting, understands everything, and behaves with considerable elegance.’
‘Jaime Campaner is a wonderful lawyer and a great person. He carries out his work with great grace and professionalism, and at the same time always demonstrates empathy towards his clients. When competence and humanity meet, you couldn’t ask for anything better.’
Kernmandanten
Futbol Club Barcelona
Roger Ver
Matthias Kühn
Sergey Kamratov
Luis del Rivero
Iberostar
Farmadosis
Pachá Group
OK Mobility Group
Cap Vermell Group
Alcudiamar
Vladimir Naumovich Turovetskyi
Bashkim Osmani
Shkodran Mustafi
Intercorp Hospitality Group
Michael Brown
Concesionaria Hospital Universitario Son Espases
Guy Gerber
Mallorca Viva, S.L.
Juan Gayá
Josep Pujol Ferrusola
Teyco, S.L.
Anton Pinskiy
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ECIJA
ECIJA's white-collar crime practice offers assistance with internal investigations, regulatory compliance, the implementation of anti-corruption policies, and general advisory services. The group is adept at representing clients from a range of industries, including energy, food and beverages, and real estate. The main contacts in the department include Pablo Jiménez De Parga, José María Abella, and Noelia Álvarez; de Parga stands out for his expertise in corporate fraud, financial misconduct, and regulatory violations, while Abella is recognised for his aptitude in fraud and corruption matters. Alvarez focuses on fraud investigations, corporate compliance, and money laundering cases.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pablo Jimenez de Parga; José María Abella; Noelia Álvarez
Kernmandanten
Repsol
Makro
Indra
Cofely
Ilunion
Ilunion Limpieza Y Medio Ambiente S.A. E Ilunion Cee Limpieza Y Medio Ambiente S.A.
Corporación JMAC BV
Skretting España, S.A.
Ave Murcia Case
Amenabar
Aitor Perlines
Jose Antonio Olivares – Caso Tandem
Construcción Y Rehabilitación Eficiente SL
Diego Buño
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Hogan Lovells Spain
With expertise in criminal litigation, extradition, and investigations, as well as international sanctions, the white-collar crime team at Hogan Lovells Spain is capable of handling a range of matters both domestically and internationally. The practice has extensive experience advising on compliance matters involving fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering, among others, and is especially active in the life sciences, transport, IT, and financial services sectors. The 'brilliant' Ignacio Sánchez heads up the group and is noted for his aptitude in internal investigations, whistleblowing matters, and financial fraud cases. Sara Sanz Castillo concentrates on internal investigations, while José Calabuig focuses on corporate compliance programmes, internal audits, and due diligence.
Praxisleiter:
Ignacio Sánchez
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sara Sanz Castillo; José Calabuig
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‘International and efficient team.’
‘They are responsive, practical, technically excellent, and approachable, which is an added value in such a sensitive area and with such often exposed personalities.’
‘Ignacio Sánchez is a brilliant lawyer who defines strategy with great ability, pragmatism, and creativity. He then fights the cases relentlessly, manages time skillfully, and has the resources of his team at his disposal to always achieve the best possible result.’
Ius+Aequitas Trial Lawyers
Boutique litigation firm Ius+Aequitas Trial Lawyers has a robust white-collar crime offering which covers bankruptcy proceedings, criminal litigation, and financial crimes, as well as investigations, fraud allegations, and insolvency proceedings, among others. The practice has a particular focus on the sports, entertainment, construction, infrastructure, and banking and finance sectors. Co-leading the team are Eliseo M. Martínez, who specialises in criminal litigation, corporate investigations, and economic crimes, and Carolina González de la Fuente, who is adept in criminal litigation before the Criminal Courts, Provincial Courts, and the National Court.
Praxisleiter:
Eliseo M. Martinez; Carolina González de la Fuente
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‘They are honest, sincere, and, above all, they live the ethics of their profession with total integrity. They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their professional worth, knowledge of the law, and their kind and sincere treatment of clients.’
‘Excellent technical knowledge, closeness, flexibility, and very good results. Carolina González de la Fuente stands out in particular.’
‘Eliseo Martinez is perfect in handling clients and the team even in situations of maximum tension and urgency.’
Kernmandanten
Dentix Group
Plataforma de Perjudicados de Abengoa
D.I.S. – Esportes e Organizaçao de Eventos & Federaçao das Associaçoes dos Atletas Profissionais
Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios
Arc Global Trader
María Dolores Montero Abárzuza
Lazard Freres Banque SA
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- Defended Dentix Group in a lawsuit for allegedly committing crimes of false accounting, fraud, and punishable insolvency.
- Defended Plataforma de Perjudicados por Abengoa in an alleged false accounting and investor scam carried out by Abengoa and its subsidiaries, Abeinsa and Inabensa.
- Representing Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios against Banco Popular and PwC for alleged false accounting and embezzlement to thousands of investors.
ONTIER
Recognised for its 'professionalism, experience,' and 'in-depth knowledge of each case', ONTIER's white-collar crime practice stands out for its robust offering which includes assistance with investor fraud cases, environmental crimes, and health and safety issues, as well as market and consumer crimes, public health matters, and tax and subsidy fraud. The team also offers criminal compliance advisory services and investigations support. Practice head Berta Aguinaga Barrilero has experience handling corporate crime and criminal litigation matters before various courts and tribunals, often handling cases concerning tax fraud, fraudulent insolvency, and false accounting. On the corporate compliance front, Enrique Muñoz Blanco is the main contact in the group.
Praxisleiter:
Berta Aguinaga Barrilero
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Enrique Muñoz Blanco, Mercedes Benito Mira
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‘They stand out for their professionalism, experience, in-depth knowledge of each case resulting from the study from different points of view, brilliance in the approach, efficiency in the reaction to untimely requirements of the courts, accessibility, and availability.’
‘It is an experienced and cohesive team with a proactive approach to work and focused on helping and advising clients.’
‘Berta Aguinaga is absolutely fabulous and a completely trustworthy criminal lawyer. She is intelligent, hard-working, and proactive with knowledge of the client and their needs. Enrique Muñoz is a great second in command of the team.’
Kernmandanten
Antonio del Valle Ruiz
Ángel y Álvaro Pérez-Maura García
José Luis Macho Conde
Dentoestetic Centro de Salud y Estética Dental, S.L.
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- Defending Antonio del Valle Ruiz in the criminal proceeding related to criminal complaints filed by hundreds of shareholders and other parties affected and injured by Banco Popular’s resolution.
- Defending José Luis Macho Conde in proceedings related to tax crimes.
Ramón y Cajal Abogados
With expertise in criminal proceedings related to tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption, as well as misappropriation, industrial accidents, and environmental crimes, Ramón y Cajal Abogados' corporate crime practice has a broad offering which continues to attract new clients from the banking and finance, construction, and TMT sectors. The group is also proficient in extradition procedures and compliance issues. Enrique Molina and Javier Gómez Bermúdez jointly lead the department; Molina specialises in criminal litigation, while Bermúdez concentrates on financial crimes and allegations of corruption. Ester Martín García and Patricia Porras are the main contacts on the criminal liability front.
Praxisleiter:
Enrique Molina; Javier Gómez Bermúdez
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ester Martín García; Patricia Porras
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‘The team stands out for its competence, experience and availability.’
‘Enrique Molina transmits total confidence to the client. He explains complex issues in a simple manner and with a great capacity for synthesis. He anticipates possible responses from the courts based on his excellent knowledge of the subject matter. He provides the most recent rulings applicable to the case, which denotes a complete update of the latest jurisprudence.’
‘Dealing directly with Enrique Molina is an advantage over other firms due to his ability to understand the problems and the rapid response provided.’
Kernmandanten
Balfegó
Banco Mediolanum
Grupo Renta 4
Grupo Globalcaja
General Dynamics European Land Systems
Endesa – Enel Green Power
Grant Thornton
Elecnor
Dominion Global Dominion Access
FCC
Abengoa
Grupo Cursach
Grupo Atresmedia
Constitución 23
Constitución 23 stands out for its 'unquestionable specialisation' in white-collar crime matters. The team offers assistance with allegations of fraud, misappropriation of funds, money laundering, and tax evasion, as well as advisory support on regulatory issues, compliance, and internal investigations. Bernardo del Rosal Blasco, who joined in December 2023 from Del Rosal, Adame & Segrelles with Francisco Mena Vela, co-leads the practice alongside Juan Carlos Alférez Domínguez. Blasco focuses on investigations, while Domínguez concentrates on financial and tax matters.
Praxisleiter:
Bernardo del Rosal Blasco; Juan Carlos Alférez Domínguez
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alfonso Martínez del Hoyo; Francisco Mena Vela
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‘The firm stands out for the high degree of specialisation of the entire team. They have managed to combine the traditional practice of law with a modern practice and a vision of the future. It is a cohesive and well-equipped team to defend the interests of its clients. Close treatment, exhaustive knowledge of the subject, good team and vision of the future.’
‘The team has unquestionable specialisation in a subject as delicate as criminal law, which puts people’s freedom and reputation at stake. They have the sensitivity to approach and understand the situation, without allowing proximity to prevent them from analysing the issues objectively. This is to the client’s benefit. High coordination of the team and close and fast treatment. Essential for the client’s comfort.’
‘This is a firm focused on corporate criminal law, with a manager at the helm with solid knowledge of this area. He is accessible, quick to respond, intelligent, creative and also very friendly; he gives you complete confidence in an area that is often a source of concern for companies when criminal problems arise.’
Eversheds Sutherland
Noted for its international capabilities, Eversheds Sutherland's corporate crime team excels in international investigations, extradition proceedings, and criminal cases related to money laundering, fraud, and corruption, as well as tax evasion, disloyal administration, and environmental crimes, among others. The breadth of practice continues to attract new and impressive clients from a range of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and consumer goods. Leading the department is José Pedro Alberca, who specialises in fraud, document falsification, and bribery-related proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
José Pedro Alberca
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Macarena Barón de Santiago
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‘The relationship with the client and the strategy differentiates the team.’
‘They stand out for their deep knowledge of the law, as well as the partner involvement.’
‘The deep involvement of lawyers in the matters entrusted to them puts clients at ease.’
Kernmandanten
Halma PLC
Printeos Group Holding
Johnson Controls & Johnson Controls Hitachi
DAGDA LLC
Procter & Gamble
SACYR Construccion
Servicios Empresariales Capital Trader
Gracia Ballesteros
Antonio Luis Sevilla
Mario Blanco Fernández and a team of corporate crime and compliance specialists joined RSM Spain in November 2024 from Auren, bringing a wealth of experience in acting before the Provincial and National Courts in matters related to fraud allegations, unfair administration, and misappropriation, among others. The team offers assistance with pre-litigation, defence and procedural representation, and compliance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Mario Blanco Fernández
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniel Martínez; Amalia Rebollo; Laura Aran; Caterina Cotorruelo