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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.