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Cristina Adell
Partner
Cristina Adell has over 20 years of experience in commercial and corporate law, with extensive expertise in national and international transactions, corporate operations, business acquisitions, advising boards of directors, and providing counsel in corporate disputes (challenging corporate resolutions, shareholder disputes, and liability actions).
She also advises companies on their day-to-day legal matters, particularly in commercial contracting issues related to commercial collaboration agreements (agency, distribution, and franchising), service provision, outsourcing, clinical trial agreements, intellectual property rights transfers, as well as in the negotiation and resolution of commercial disputes. She also provides legal counsel to companies on real estate and construction law, intellectual property, competition law, and unfair competition.
Her work encompasses strategic and preventive legal advice, as well as legal defense for national and international clients in resolving civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, with extensive experience in litigation.
Her expertise has been recognized by Best Lawyers Spain in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions since 2020, and additionally in litigation since 2023.
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracting
- M&A
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Competition Law
- Real Estate and Construction Law
- Law Degree from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
- Master's in Legal Practice from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE)
- Executive Women's Development Program: Women on Boards of Directors, delivered by the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- Specialized training in Procedural Law, Commercial Contracting, Corporate Law, and Competition Law
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: map@bpvabogados.com
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Manuel Alonso
Partner
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With more than 20 years of professional practice, Manuel is the Partner in charge of the Digital Area at BPV and collaborates with the M&A and Innovation Areas.
His expertise includes Intellectual Property, Outsourcing, Technology Contracting and M&A Tech, as well as advising international and local start-ups. He also has a long track record in Data Protection as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and in advising on digital business for different sectors, where he is a renowned expert.
Prior to heading the Digital Practice Area at BPV, Manuel worked for multinational service companies such as Ernst & Young, international law firms such as Fieldfisher, consulting firms such as Crowe as well as IP/IT and M&A Corporate boutiques, both on the legal and transactional side. Prior to practicing law, he was an entrepreneur in the ICT sector.
- Digital Business, Intellectual Property Outsourcing
- Data Protection
- M&A and Start-ups in the Tech Sector
- Law Degree UB - 1987
- Postgraduate Course University of Exeter (UK) - 1988
- Cinematography and Film, University of California (UCLA) - 1992
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Academic Teaching:
- Lecturer of the Master in Telecommunications, Data Protection, Audiovisual and Information Society Law, Universidad Carlos III (UC3M)
- Lecturer of Law at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC), Master's in Business Innovation
- Director of the Executive Mergers and Acquisitions Programme at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF- IDEC)
Publications and Lectures:
- Crowe Andorra: Andorra's Data Protection Act and its impact - 2022
- Ecomlex: M&A Tech: A Global Perspective, Barcelona - 2019
- ICC International Chamber of Commerce, Madrid. Cybercrime, Speaker, Madrid - January 2016
Additional Information:
- Best Lawyers: Leading lawyer in Technology Law and Data Protection-Privacy - 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Member of IBA, ITech Law, APPI, ICAM
Pau Arco
Junior
Practicing lawyer specialized in Commercial Law and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He has advised both Spanish and foreign companies, providing a practical and strategic perspective in complex corporate contexts.
His practice focuses on comprehensive support for companies throughout all stages of their development, from incorporation to processes of growth, investment, restructuring, and divestment.
He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for companies across different sectors.
His professional career is distinguished by a constant pursuit of excellence, the building of trust, and the creation of strong, long-term value-driven relationships
- Commercial Law
- M&A
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession -Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) - Currently
- Juris Doctor Exchange programme - Cornell University - 2022
- Graduate in Law - Pompeu Fabra University - 2019/2023
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- ELSA Member (European Law Student's Association)
- Introduction to US Corporate Law - University of Illinois College of Law
Ignacio Arconada
Legal Trainee
He holds a Law Degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is currently pursuing a dual Master's degree for Admission to the Bar and in Legal-Labor Consultancy at the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF). He has completed an internship at a multidisciplinary law firm, where he participated in matters involving labor, civil, criminal, and immigration law, collaborating in the drafting and review of procedural documents, file preparation, and case monitoring. Additionally, he has completed further internships in the field of labor law and Social Security at a labor law consultancy.
Employment Law
- Law Degree from the Complutense University of Madrid.
- Spanish
- English
Course Excel Santander Open Academy
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: sargudo@bpvabogados.com
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Susana Argudo
Office Manager
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Susana has developed her professional career in different companies in the field of medicine and engineering and later in law.
She has worked in the administration and accounting departments, managing them integrally.
Degree in Hispanic Philology at University of Barcelona - 1992
- Spanish
- Catalan
Judit Arilla
Junior
Judit is a tax advisory specialist with a Master’s degree in the field. She has experience providing ongoing support to companies and individuals. Judit is experienced in corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), personal income tax, global mobility, and local taxes. She is also experienced in preparing tax filings and advising on procedures before the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT).
Judit also has a solid financial and accounting background, derived from her degree in business administration and management, as well as her experience in general and analytical accounting, annual accounts, and insolvency proceedings. This background enables her to provide a comprehensive view of the economic and tax environment.
- Master's Degree in Tax & Tax Consultancy in CEF by UDIMA
- Graduate in Business in Universitat de Barcelona
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: marnan@bpvabogados.com
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Marc Arnán
Junior
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Email: marnan@bpvabogados.com
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Marc is an accountant in the process of professional development with two years of experience in the accounting sector with BPV.
He has a degree in Administration and Finance, and since 2023 he has been studying Business Administration and Management at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
During his training he has participated in several business events, and has had the opportunity to carry out multiple projects of entrepreneurship, as well as business simulation, and financial, tax and labor advice to companies and individuals.
- Accounting
- CFGS in Administration and Finance. Centre d'Estudis Politècnics (2021-2023)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
Esteban Barreda
Partner
Esteban has over 25 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on disputes involving corporate conflicts (challenging corporate resolutions, shareholder disputes, and liability actions), commercial contracts (such as distribution and agency agreements), and, notably, disputes arising in the fields of construction, engineering, and real estate development.
He also advises companies on their day-to-day commercial contracting matters, including collaboration agreements (agency and distribution), service provision, and, especially, issues related to construction, engineering, and real estate development, as well as negotiation and conflict resolution.
Additionally, he provides counsel in real estate asset purchase transactions, particularly in acquiring land for the development of logistics projects.
His practice encompasses both strategic and preventive advice, as well as legal representation for national and international clients in resolving civil and commercial disputes.
He has been appointed as an arbitrator by the Madrid Arbitration Courts and the distinguished Madrid Bar Association.
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Contracts
- Real Estate, Construction, and Real Estate Development
- Law Degree from the Complutense University of Madrid
- Erasmus Scholar at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- Spanish
- English
- Member of Madrid Bar Association
- Arbitrator for the Madrid Arbitration Courts and the Arbitration Court of the Distinguished Madrid Bar Association.
- Regularly publishes articles in legal journals and blogs (Hay Derecho, Diario La Ley, Expansión, etc.).
Fernando Bazán
Partner
With over 25 years of experience in employment law, Fernando Bazán is specialized in mergers, acquisitions, business transfers, and successions, as well as restructurings, collective redundancies, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution.
Before joining BPV, he worked at Garrigues (11 years), CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo (4 years), and Deloitte Legal (11 years), where he served as Global Head of Employment, overseeing over 200 lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.
For 17 years, he has been a lecturer at the Garrigues Study Centre, teaching in the Employment Law and Business Law Master’s programs.
He also led Deloitte’s ‘Committed Lawyers’ solidarity initiative, collaborating with more than 30 NGOs, foundations, and non-profit organizations through the Firm’s pro bono program.
- Employment Law
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- Law Degree - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Master's Degree in Business Law - Centro de Estudios Garrigues
- Spanish
- English
- Lecturer in the Master’s in Employment Law and the Master’s in Business Law – Garrigues Study Centre
- Recognized professional in Chambers & Partners for 14 years
- Recognized professional in Legal 500 for 15 years
- Board Member of the Fundación A la Par
- Co-director of the Di Capacidad working group at FIDE
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: jbiosca@bpvabogados.com
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Jordi Biosca-Palau
Partner · Tax Area
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: jbiosca@bpvabogados.com
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Founder of BPV, with more than 20 years of experience specialising in tax advice and planning.
He has participated as a tax advisor in many national and international transactions, including corporate reorganisations and restructurings, M&A processes, tax planning for investment transactions at both national and international level; in the field of private equity, high net worth, fund structuring transactions, acquisition and divestment planning; structured finance projects; and ongoing tax advice to multinational and family office groups.
His clients include large national and international companies, as well as private clients to whom he provides ongoing tax advice, from various sectors including technology, private equity, life sciences, and energy.
- Fiscal and Tax Law
- Commercial Law: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona - 2006
- Postgraduate degree specialising in civil litigation at Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona - 2009
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
- Secretary of the Board of Directors of several companies
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mrbiosca@bpvabogados.com
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Maria Rosa Biosca
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: mrbiosca@bpvabogados.com
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Maria Rosa specializes in accounting in the business sector and has several years of experience in the field.
- Accounting for businesses and professionals
- Higher Degree in Guides, Assistance and Tourist Information at Sant Ignasi Sarria
- Diploma in Accounting, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: jblanc@bpvabogados.com
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Juan Blanc
Partner
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: jblanc@bpvabogados.com
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He is specialized in Corporate Law and M&A (acquisition of companies, joint ventures, mergers and restructuring operations), business contracts (sale and purchase, supply of products or services, distribution or agency contracts, franchise, etc.) and Real Estate Law.
Likewise, he is Secretary of the Board of Directors of many companies, providing legal advice and compliance. He is a member of the Barcelona’s Bar Association since 2001.
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracts
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Law degree (University of Barcelona)
- Master’s program of International Business Law from the ESADE Business and Law School
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Silvia Boixeda
Associate
Lawyer specializing in intellectual property, data protection, and new technologies, with nearly ten years of experience advising large and medium-sized companies across various sectors (IT, health, consumer goods, fashion, cultural, financial...). both nationally and internationally. Silvia is part of the Digital Law team at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal advice in these areas.
- Digital Business, Intellectual Property, Outsourcing
- Data Protection
- M&A and Tech Sector Startups
- Master's in ICT Law, Social Networks, and Intellectual Property - ESADE Law School, Ramon Llull University
- Master's in Access to the Legal Profession & Postgraduate Degree in Commercial Law - Pompeu Fabra University - IDEC
- Law Degree - Pompeu Fabra University
- Spanish
- English
- Catalan
- M&A Law Course - Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- Pharmaceutical Law Course - Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- Fashion Law Course - Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- Advertising and Law Course - Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- American Copyright Law - Harvard Law School
- Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies - Bocconi School of Management
- WIPO Summer School on IP and Transfer of Technology - World Intellectual Property Organization, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: aborjas@gestdocef.com
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Arnau Borjas
Junior
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Email: aborjas@gestdocef.com
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His academic training has focused on the economic-financial field and he has internship experience in accounting and tax management of companies.
- Accounting
- Tax
- Economics degree
- Master’s degree in Financial and Accounting Management
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: abriones@bpvabogados.com
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Ana Briones
Partner · Litigation Area
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Email: abriones@bpvabogados.com
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With more than 20 years of practice, she has extensive experience in dispute resolution, is a specialist in Procedural Law and has been involved in numerous litigations and arbitrations in various sectors of activity.
She has broad experience of advising on corporate disputes, disputes arising from commercial contracts, construction, insurance, rights in goods, inheritance disputes and civil liability, among others, as well as defining strategies in the pre-litigation stage. She also has extensive knowledge of Insolvency Law and good governance practices.
She advises a wide range of clients, including family-run businesses, multinationals, small- and medium-sized enterprises, foundations, entrepreneurs, as well as companies in the industrial, logistics and retail sectors, among others.
- Civil Law
- Litigation
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona - 2002
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: gbriones@bpvabogados.com
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Guillermo Briones
Managing Partner · Managing and Innovation Area
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: gbriones@bpvabogados.com
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Founder of BPV, with more than 20 years of experience in advising companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, spin-offs, technology and research centres, and investors on the various aspects of developing their activity, both nationally and internationally.
He has extensive and in-depth experience in legal advice on multiple legal and strategic aspects, including the preparation, negotiation and execution of private equity transactions, financing, venture capital, the sale of companies, corporate venturing, issuance of crypto-assets and the protection of the legal ownership of intangible assets.
His notable clients include large national and international companies, as well as start-ups and leading entrepreneurs in the e-commerce sector, fintech, life sciences, investment funds, accelerators and incubators, and family groups.
- M&A transactions.
- Very active in national and international Series A, B, etc. funding rounds.
- Corporate Governance. Secretariat of Board of Directors.
- Incentive plans to attract and retain talent.
- Protection and exploitation of intellectual and/or industrial property.
- Technology transfer and creation of spin-offs.
- Venture Capital.
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona - 2006
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association.
- Secretary of the Board of Directors of several companies.
Nora Briones
Legal Trainee
Nora holds a Law degree from Pompeu Fabra University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree for Admission to the Practice of Law and Procurement at the Pompeu Fabra-Barcelona School of Management.
She is a member of the Corporate Law department at BPV Advocats, where she provides legal counsel to both domestic and international clients in areas such as corporate compliance, contract management, and M&A transactions
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Commercial Contracting
- Law Degree from Pompeu Fabra University.
- Exchange Program at the University of Leicester School of Law (United Kingdom).
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Alejandro Cáceres
Legal Trainee
Alejandro is a recently graduated jurist with a Double Degree in Law and Philosophy currently specializing in the area of Substantive Criminal Law at UAM, with a particular interest in the General Theory of Crime and its relation to Economic Criminal Law.
He has experience in the field of civil procedural la at a law firm, as well as in criminal and penitentiary law after completing an internship program at the National Court.
- Procedural Law
- Criminal Law
- Double Degree in Law and Philosophy - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Masters in Criminal Law - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Double Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession and Advanced Studies in Public Law - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Spanish
- Valencian
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: rcalderero@bpvabogados.com
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Raül Calderero
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: rcalderero@bpvabogados.com
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Raül is a lawyer with more than 10 years of experience, specialising in Real Estate Law, with a strong track record in providing comprehensive legal advice on transactions involving all types of real estate assets, including residential properties, commercial premises, buildings subject to horizontal and vertical property regimes, industrial units, urban and rural land, as well as estates and plots of various kinds. His professional practice focuses on the negotiation, drafting and supervision of contracts related to the real estate sector, including off-plan property acquisitions, properties under construction or already completed, lease agreements, option agreements, development and construction contracts, and due diligence processes. He also advises on matters relating to real estate law, planning permissions, horizontal property regimes, surface rights, air rights, and all legal issues affecting real estate transactions and asset management.
In addition, he has extensive experience in Succession Law and estate planning, advising individuals and families on the organisation, protection and transfer of their personal and family wealth, as well as on generational succession planning. He provides legal advice on the drafting of wills, acceptance and distribution of estates, inheritance settlements, lifetime gifts, the resolution of inheritance disputes, and strategies for asset protection and tax-efficient succession planning.
Furthermore, he also advises in the field of association and foundation law, assisting associations, foundations and non-profit organisations with their incorporation, day-to-day governance, regulatory compliance, amendments to articles of association, internal governance structures, and relations with public authorities, providing practical, rigorous and tailored legal support in accordance with the specific needs of each entity.
- Real Estate Law
- Inheritance Law
- Immigration Law
- Foundations and Associations
- Law Degree by the University of Barcelona
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Italian
- Secretary of the Tax Law Division of the Bar Association of Barcelona (2019-2022)
- Treasurer of the Young Lawyers Group of the Bar Association of Barcelona (2020-2022)
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: icalero@bpvabogados.com
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Isabel Calero
Partner
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Email: icalero@bpvabogados.com
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Isabel has more than twenty years of experience in providing in-house legal advice to companies in multinational environments and in the real estate sector.
She has spent most of her professional career in multinational companies where she has provided advice in the areas of commercial law, corporate law, M&A, international commercial contracts, consumer rights, business law, as well as corporate compliance.
She has also participated in a wide variety of transactions involving the purchase and sale of real estate and real estate companies, leasing of all types of real estate assets (commercial premises, both on the High Street and in shopping centers, hotel establishments or logistics warehouses), negotiation and signing of development and construction contracts, contracts related to real estate development with architects, engineers and other technicians involved in the construction process, both in Spain and abroad, transferring and adapting international formulas to the Spanish market.
Her work has been recognized by The Legal 500 - Power List with the award for innovation and in-house excellence or by the publication of Iberian Lawyers in its Under-forty Lawyers Awards.
- Real estate and construction law.
- Commercial Law, International Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
- Corporate compliance.
- 1999 - 2000 Law Degree from the University of Valencia (UV).
- 2000 - 2000 Postgraduate course on Civil Procedure at the University of Valencia (UV).
- 2000 - 2001 Master's Degree in Law from the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE).
- 2020 - 2022 Master in Real Estate Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University (recognized by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)).
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
- French
- Member of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV).
- Partner of Women in Real Estate (WIRES).
- Collaborating lecturer on Family Offices in the Master's Degree in Corporate Finance offered by ESADE.
- Collaborating lecturer in the Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE).
- Collaborating teacher in the Co
Cristina Capeans
Junior
Cristina is a lawyer specializing in Commercial Law and International Commercial Law. She has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing documents, including contracts, legal briefs, and transactional agreements. Additionally, in her previous professional experiences, she has become familiar with various areas of law, particularly Family Law and Criminal Law.
- Commercial Law
- International Commercial Law
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession - UPF Barcelona School of Management - 2023
- Graduate in Law - Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - 2017/2021
- Spanish
- Galician
- English
- French
Inés Carmona
Senior
Specialist in International Mobility matters. She has extensive experience in legal advice on all immigration regulations in Spain (Law 14/2013, General Regime and EU Regime). She has the necessary skills to deal with the complexities of managing the international mobility of employees.
Her area of expertise also covers legal advice on obtaining Spanish nationality. She has led the coordination of international mobility with foreign countries, inside and outside Europe (e.g. United Kingdom), to obtain the corresponding residence and work permits.
- Global Mobility
- Migration Law
- Law Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2016)
- Master's Degree “Acceso a la Abogacía” from Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (in progress)
- English
- Spanish
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mcervera@bpvabogados.com
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Mercè Cervera
Paralegal
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mcervera@bpvabogados.com
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Mercè has experience in the processing of declaratory proceedings: ordinary, verbal.
Opening and classification of documents, calculation of claims, processing of notifications, written pleadings, management of attorney's terms, control of attorney/collaborator hearings, calculation of costs and interests.
Also, foreclosure proceedings:
- Notifications, writs of formalities, management of terms of the lawyer, control of lawyer/collaborator hearings, calculation of costs and interests.
- Certification of charges, injunctions, auctions, auction assignments, adjudications, testimonies, releases.
- Management of attorney invoices, invoicing, incidences.
- Documentary management in client application.
- Weekly contact by means of meeting for review of actions with the client.
Digital certificates:
- Renewal and processing of certificates for individuals and companies.
- EPSA – Escola Pía Sant Antoni (SEFED Programme: Simulation of Companies for Professional/Educational Purposes) (2007)
- Baccalaureate – San Francisco Javier (1982)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Legal Computer System: Infolex and Kmaleon
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: eclemente@bpvabogados.com
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Eric Clemente
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: eclemente@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer specialized in Labor Law and Social Security with extensive experience in corporate counseling in the framework of large companies of national scope. Actively participating both in the gearing of the various departments of Human Resources (HR) in all its contingent and interpretative scenario, as well as especially in the execution of all types of disciplinary and termination procedures within the framework of the employment relationship. He also provides contractual advice within the scope and special regime of Senior Management.
Likewise, he has a special relationship with the scope of collective bargaining in all its breadth, and this before Employment Regulation Files, temporary and termination, as well as in the aspect of management and negotiation with the legal representation of the workers, including in substantial modification of working conditions files.
Due to his experience, he develops specific advice on Social Security matters, in all matters related to remuneration structures, as well as the interpretation of the applicable sectorial regulations, together with the analysis of corporate frameworks of mercantile relations and assimilated to the general regime of workers. Being recurrent his incorporation to the labor legal analysis teams of the Due Diligence procedures of the specialized practice developed.
- Labour Law
- Master's Degree in Employment Law and Social Security at ICAB (Barcelona Bar Association) Barcelona - 2013
- Law Degree at Autonomous University Barcelona - 2012
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Oliver Cobos
Legal Trainee
Oliver Cobos is a trainee in the Digital Law department at BPV Abogados, where he advises on data protection, artificial intelligence, and technology contracting. He holds a Double Degree in Law and Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order from ESADE, where he was awarded the Law School’s Professional Council Scholarship, and he has completed the Double Master’s Degree for Admission to the Bar with a specialization in Intellectual Property, Industrial Property, and New Technologies. His background includes experience at Deloitte Legal, Uría Menéndez, and Fieldfisher, which has enabled him to develop a strong foundation in technology advisory, privacy, and digital regulation.
- Digital
- Media & Data Protection
- Intellectual Property
- Doble Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía con especialización en IP & Nuevas Tecnologías - ESADE
- Doble grado en Derecho y Gobernanza, Economía y Derecho - ESADE
- Programa de intercambio en Relaciones Internacionales - Universidad Karlova v Praze
- Curso en Derecho de la Unión Europea - SciencesPo Paris
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Estefanía Cortés
Office Manager
Estefanía has extensive experience in sales, customer service, and team management. She is currently developing her training in Marketing and Commercial Activities. She provides support to the BPV Abogados Madrid offices.
- Marketing & Commercial Activities Studies
- Onboarding Training for Salespeople
- Course on Innovation in Operations and Modern Restaurant Service
- Spanish
- English
- French
Alicia Costa
Legal Trainee
She holds a Law Degree from the University of Barcelona and is currently completing her Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession (Advocacy and Procuracy) at the Barcelona School of Management (BSM-UPF).
Alicia is a member of the Procedural Law Department at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal counsel in civil matters, with a particular focus on obligations and contracts, debt collection, contractual and non-contractual liability, as well as proceedings arising from the breach and termination of all types of contracts.
- Litigation
- Civil and Commercial Law
- Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession (Advocacy and Procuracy) – Barcelona School of Management (BSM-UPF)
- Julius Maximilians University – Würzburg, Germany
- Law Degree – University of Barcelona
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- German
Meritxell Cremades
Senior
Lawyer specialized in Real Estate Law, with a solid track record in providing legal advice to developers, investors, family offices, and companies in the real estate sector in various types of transactions, such as leases, purchases and sales, call options, swaps, construction and renovations, real estate developments, and project financing. She is currently pursuing an MBA, which is enhancing her analytical and strategic skills, providing a more global and business-oriented perspective within the real estate sector.
Throughout her career, she has worked both in law firms and in-house. Her experience also includes the legal supervision of the daily operations of real estate assets, managing dispute resolution, contractual relationships with tenants, builders, and suppliers, and providing advice on optimizing administrative and operational procedures related to asset management.
- Real Estate
- Law Degree - University of Barcelona
- Juris Doctor - University of Puerto Rico
- Masters in Legal Practise - Open University of Catalonia
- MBA - EAE Business School
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona BAR Association
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: bgispert@bpvabogados.com
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Bosco de Gispert
Partner
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: bgispert@bpvabogados.com
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With more than 25 years of professional practice, he collaborates with the areas of Litigation and Arbitration, Restructuring and M&A and Corporate and Commercial, in particular, in shareholders disputes and other corporate matters.
He has taken many specialization courses regarding Arbitration and Corporate and Commercial Law. Among those the Superior Course of Arbitration by the CIAMEN in collaboration with the CIARB (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) in London and the Managers Training Program in IESE Business School (PDG 2016). He also completed the Erasmus Program at the University of Bologna (Italy).
He is member of the Spanish Club of Arbitration and of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration in London (CIARB). Furthermore, he is arbitrator of the European Association of Arbitration and the Arbitral Court of Barcelona. Likewise, he is member of the IBA.
- Litigation
- Restructuring
- Commercial Law: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Law degree from the University of Barcelona - 1999-1998
- Erasmus Program at the University of Bologna - 1997
- Course of accountancy for lawyers at the Barcelona Bar Association - 2002
- Course on “The application of the Bankruptcy Law: case law and prospects of reform” at the Barcelona Bar Association - 2011
- Bankruptcy forum: “Analysis of the main features of the law modifications” at the Bar of Corporate and Business Graduates - 2011
- Bankruptcy forum: “Consequences of the last modification of the Bankruptcy Law” at the Bar of Corporate and Business Graduates - 2012
- Course of international arbitration at the Barcelona Bar Association - 2013
- Course online of Specialization in Arbitration organized by the Barcelona and Valencia Bar Associations - 2015
- Course of Arbitration of the International Arbitration Center in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London - 2016
- Managers Training Program in IESE Business School - 2015–2016
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Italian
- French
- Included in the ranking of Chambers and Partners 2016 in the section of Restructuring and Insolvencies - 2014-2019
- Best Lawyers: Featured Lawyer in the Restructuring and Insolvency section - 2018 - 2019
Gonzalo de la Fuente
Legal Trainee
Gonzalo is currently completing a Double Degree in Law and International Relations at Esade Law School, with a specialization in Economics.
His academic and professional background has focused on various legal disciplines, with an emphasis on the global corporate environment.
Currently, he is part of the Corporate Law team at BPV Abogados, where he provides legal advice to national and international clients on corporate compliance, contract management, and M&A transactions.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracting
- Double Degree in Law and International Relations, with a specialization in Economics, at Esade Law School.
- Exchange Program at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Warwick (United Kingdom).
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Galician
- Expert Degree in Law and Sports at Esade Law School
- International Exchange Programs at Sciences Po Paris (France) and Georgetown University (United States)
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cdelgado@bpvabogados.com
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Cristina Delgado
Partner
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cdelgado@bpvabogados.com
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Cristina is specialized in Corporate Law and in every other area related to business. She has a long experience which makes her a referent in subjects such as business legal advising, restructuring and corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, refinancing negotiations and all kinds of business contracting. Her activity in those fields covers both the advising and negotiation area and the litigation area. Besides, she has a vast experience in advising on business crisis and bankruptcy procedures, both in advising debtors or creditors and the company.
Likewise, she is a referent regarding Catalan Civil Law and Common Civil Law, providing full advice in inheritances, management of family assets, family protocols, family business and pre/post marriage agreements.
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
- Litigation and arbitration
- Succession planning and family agreements
- Real Estate
- Law Degree from the University of Barcelona - 1974–1979
- Postgraduate program in Private Law from the Autonomous National University of Mexico - 1984-1985
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
Daniel Delgado
Junior
Daniel holds a degree in Business Administration and Management and has completed internships in advisory firms as a tax accountant. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Legal-Tax Advisory and Planning at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
- Master's in Legal-Tax Advisory and Planning - Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management - Universitat de Girona
- International Course in Loans and Finance - Edutus Egyetem University - Hungary
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Ignacio Delgado
Legal Trainee
Graduate in Law and Master’s degree for Access to the Legal Profession. He/She currently practices in the area of Tax Law, providing support in the preparation and review of tax returns, tax advice for individuals and legal entities, analysis of transactions with tax implications, and assistance in procedures before the Tax Administration.
- Tax Law
Law Degree from Abat Oliba University and Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession from UNIR.
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- German
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: jdelgado@bpvabogados.com
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Jesús Delgado
Of Counsel
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: jdelgado@bpvabogados.com
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- Fiscal and Tax Law.
- Specialising in estate planning, business restructuring and tax proceedings and litigation.
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona - June 1989
- Practising lawyer Member of the Barcelona Bar Association since - 1993
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
- He has been included in the Best Lawyers in Spain legal directory for several years during his professional career.
- He has been a lecturer at the Esade School of Business, Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, where he created the Property Taxation module of the Master's Degree in Tax Consultancy.
- He has collaborated with the financial press and has been a speaker at numerous courses and seminars on various aspects of taxation in Spain.
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mdevert@bpvabogados.com
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Montse Devert
Partner
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mdevert@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer specialized in commercial law and all areas of business law. Her extensive experience makes her a reference in diverse matters such as corporate advisory, corporate transactions and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, refinancing negotiations, and all types of commercial contracting. Her work in these areas covers both negotiation and advisory as well as litigation. In her professional practice, she advises on asset acquisition transactions and divestment processes. She also provides ongoing advice on the client’s business development.
- Civil Law
- Inheritance Law
- Commercial Law and M&A
- Master’s degree in Family Law at Barcelona Bar Association - 2013
- Law Degree at Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona - 2012
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association.
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cdomingo@bpvabogados.com
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Carla Domingo
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cdomingo@bpvabogados.com
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She studied law at the University of Barcelona and specialized in public and private international law.
She began her professional career advising various foundations and NGOs, particularly in the judicial cooperation department, and co-founded the International Institute of Human Rights of Spain.
She has experience in the legal sector and combined her professional practice with specialization in commercial law.
- Transversal
- Graduated in Law from the University of Barcelona with a focus on international, comparative, and EU law.
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE).
- Master's Degree in International Law Practice from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE).
- Postgraduate Degree in International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Justice from the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Email: mduran@bpvabogados.com
Mercedes Durán
Office Manager
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Email: mduran@bpvabogados.com
Mercedes has over 30 years of experience in law firms within the Administration and Accounting Departments, overseeing their comprehensive management.
- Administrative Vocational Training
- Legal Administrative Training at the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
- Spanish
- Catalan
Jana Espinar
Legal Trainee
Graduated in Spanish and French Law, she complemented her education with a Master's in Commercial Law in France. She is currently pursuing the Master's in Access to the Legal Profession, specializing in Intellectual Property, Industrial Property, ICT, and Data Protection.
Jana is part of the Digital Law team at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal assistance in these areas.
- IP&IT
- Digital
- Media & Data Protection
- Dual Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession and Law of ICT, Social Media, and Intellectual Property – ESADE Business & Law School, URL
- Master's Degree in "Droit Français et droits étrangers parcours droit des affaires" – Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Master's Degree in "Droit des affaires" – Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Dual Degree in Spanish and French Law – Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona and Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Member of the Assas Legal Innovation student association
- Raimon Bonal Award
Phone: 93 321 46 23
Email: cfabra@bpvabogados.com
Clara Fabra
Legal Trainee
Phone: 93 321 46 23
Email: cfabra@bpvabogados.com
Clara has a law degree from the University of Barcelona, with a major in private law. Her next step is to graduate from ISDE with a Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession.
- Litigation
- Civil Law
- Graduate in Law from the University of Barcelona (2023)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
David Falomir
Legal Trainee
He holds a Law Degree from Pompeu Fabra University and a Master’s Degree for Admission to the Practice of Law and Procurement from the Pompeu Fabra-Barcelona School of Management.
He is currently developing his professional practice by providing support in the preparation, filing, and review of tax returns, as well as offering fiscal advice to both individuals and corporate entities. His expertise includes drafting tax inquiries, tax planning, and financial accounting.
Furthermore, he participates in the analysis of transactions with legal-tax implications and reviews corporate documentation from a tax perspective. He possesses prior experience in legal and tax consulting for individuals and SMEs, collaborating on matters of tax compliance, accounting management, and legal-fiscal advisory services.
- Tax Law
- Law Degree from Pompeu Fabra University.
- Exchange Program at the Faculty of Law of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
- Master’s Degree for Admission to the Practice of Law and Procurement from Pompeu Fabra University - Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM).
- Catalan
- Spanish
- English
Training in Personal Income Tax (IRPF) and Wealth Tax – Spanish Association of Tax Advisors (AEDAF)
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pfernandez@bpvabogados.com
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Patricia Fernández
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pfernandez@bpvabogados.com
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Graduated in Law from the University of Barcelona and in the Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession from the International University of Catalonia (UIC).
She is part of the Litigation Area of the firm, with experience in judicial proceedings in civil and commercial matters. She also provides support to the Insolvency Law Department, advising both individuals and legal entities in insolvency.
- Litigation
- Bankruptcy Law
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona (2022)
- Law Degree from the University of Barcelona (2021)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 933 214 623
Email: mferrer@bpvabogados.com
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Mónica Ferrer
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 933 214 623
Email: mferrer@bpvabogados.com
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Mónica has over 16 years’ experience in providing legal advice to national and multinational companies.
She specializes in civil, commercial litigation, and in the resolution of judicial and extrajudicial conflicts.
Mónica has managed and handled a wide number of proceedings before the Spanish Courts and Tribunals: of a civil and commercial nature: claims for payment, claims regarding interpretation, termination and breach of contracts (among others, sale and purchase agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements and lease agreements), claims regarding directors’ liability, claims for damages arising from infringement of competition law, claims for eviction and claims for enforcement of judicial and other types of resolutions, among others, and of a criminal nature: regarding unfair administration, misappropriation, revelation and disclosure of secrets and industrial property, among others.
- Litigation
- Civil and Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Law Degree, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), 2003 - 2007
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: +34 933 214 623
Email: jpfisas@bpvabogados.com
Joan Pau Fisas
Chief People Officer
Phone: +34 933 214 623
Email: jpfisas@bpvabogados.com
Global Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership positions, encompassing both strategic and operational roles. A specialist in aligning business and people agendas to drive sustainable results, with a track record in organizations characterized by a strong culture and a focus on growth and authenticity.
He has led international teams and projects at companies such as TKWW, Bodas.net, Schibsted, and InfoJobs, managing labor relations, operations, cultural integration, talent development, and international expansion. Her leadership style is collaborative and committed, focused on building high-trust, high-engagement workplaces.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Sciences
- Certified Meditation Instructor and Team & Life Coach
- Postgraduate Certificate in HR Marketing
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Contributor to initiatives at Foment del Treball
- Support for employability projects
- Speaker at HR and leadership forums and conferences
- Guest lecturer at universities and business schools
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: aflorez@bpvabogados.com
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Alba Flórez
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: aflorez@bpvabogados.com
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She has more than 20 years of experience in providing legal advice to national and multinational companies. She specializes in commercial law, corporate law (shareholder agreements, statutory amendments), M&A (structural modifications and corporate restructuring), and commercial contracting (sale and purchase agreements, distribution, and service contracts).
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Corporate
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Law degree · the University of Barcelona. Erasmus program at the University of Coímbra (Portugal) - 2004
- Basic accountancy for lawyers. Bar Association of Barcelona - 2008
- Course on business contracts. Financial Studies Center - 2008-2009
- Course on “Liabilities of the managers of a company”. Bar Association of Barcelona - 2008
- Course on Family Law Catalan Civil Code. Enfoque XXI - 2010
- Course on particularities of the judiciary procedures in Catalan Law. Bar Association of Barcelona - 2013
- Course on Family Law. Iuris, Aula de Formació - 2015
- Course on the Voluntary Jurisdiction Law. Bar Association of Barcelona - 2016
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Portuguese
Teaching | Publications:
- Article in El EconomistaIuris& Lex”Regulations of the maintenance allowances in Family Law”.
- Article in El EconomistaIuris& Lex “Comment on the decision of the Supreme
- Court about the Professional Companies Law ”.
- Seminar at“InstitutBonanova”. Lecture regarding business companies.
Isabel Fohom
Office Manager
Isabel is responsible for optimizing the firm’s resources and administrative processes. Her key functions include managing invoicing, overseeing internal supply operations, and coordinating meeting logistics, ensuring an impeccable and efficient work environment at all times.
- Higher Technician in Tourism
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Data Analysis (Power BI, Excel, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ofont@bpvabogados.com
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Oriol Font
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ofont@bpvabogados.com
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Oriol holds a degree in Business Studies and a Master's in Taxation from the UOC. Throughout his career, he has served as a financial director in companies across diverse sectors such as real estate, large-scale retail, and audiovisual production and distribution—including his own company.
With more than 35 years of experience leading financial departments and a deep understanding of multiple industries, he now focuses on providing accounting and tax advisory services to businesses, offering expert support at BPV Abogados.
- Accounting
- Tax Law
- Master’s Degree in Business Sciences Management School - 1996
- Master’s Degree in Taxation at UOC - 2015
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Beatriz García del Valle
Head of Organization and Systems
Beatriz has over 10 years of experience in the ICT sector, specializing in recent years in driving digital transformation in organizations across various industries. Throughout her professional career, she has led projects on technological modernization, process optimization, and the adoption of new digital solutions, always with a strategic approach and a focus on continuous improvement.
Her goal is to help the firm innovate by adapting to current challenges, improving efficiency and cybersecurity, and making the most of technology’s potential in an ever-evolving world.
- Digital transformation
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Corporate organization
- Corporate process optimization
- Certified as a Lead Auditor in ISO 27001 by AENOR
- Postgraduate degree in Agile Project Management with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP from IEBS Biztech School
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering (Professional) from UCLM
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Software Engineering from UCLM
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Marta Victoria García Valero
Partner
Marta, a lawyer with 22 years of experience especialising in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance, has been responsible for the management of various departments in these specialities. In addition, she has qualified as a Compliance Officer and Compliance Expert, and has given training programs for Executive Directors and Boards of Directors. She has also taught Criminal Law and International Litigation on the Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at ESERP. She has provided advice and defense to companies and groups, especially in the resolution of complex out-of-court conflicts and in legal defense at all judicial levels. With extensive experience, she has designed and implemented preventive strategies in companies, as well as planned, developed and implemented compliance plans and whistleblowing channels adapted to business needs. In addition, she has provided legal advice and defense in courts and inspection bodies.
- Litigation
- Economic Criminal Law
- Compliance
- Bachelor of Law, University of La Coruña.
- Certified Compliance Officer and Compliance Trainer.
- Expert courses in Compliance Officer, Criminal Law, Corporate Criminal Liability, Data Protection, and Prevention of Money Laundering.
- Advanced Course in Operations and Projects in Aeronautical Companies, Leadership - Vértice Business School.
- Advanced Course in Private Real Estate Law, Madrid School of Legal Practice.
- Advanced Course in Women and Leadership, Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Madrid.
- Certification Course as a Judicial Expert in Compliance.
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese
- Galician
- Bar Association of La Coruña
- CUMPLEN Compliance Association
Jose García
Senior
Jose García is a practicing lawyer with a long career, being currently an expert lawyer in Labor Law of the BPV team.
Throughout his career he has completed training courses that have allowed him to specialize in the areas of Occupational Risk Prevention, Equality and Human Resources.
- Labor Law
- 1997 - Social Graduate. Diploma in Labor Relations at the Faculty of Law of the University of Barcelona
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona College of Social Graduates
- Specialized training in Occupational Risk Prevention, Equality and Human Resources
Ainhoa Ginovart
Senior
Ainhoa is a lawyer in the Litigation Department of the firm. She has experience in civil and commercial litigation, where she has provided advice and representation to national companies in all types of disputes related to contractual and non-contractual liability, service provision, and corporate matters. She has also participated in arbitrations administered by the main national arbitration courts.
- Commercial Law
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at Pompeu Fabra University - BCN School of Management 2017/2018
- Graduate in Law at Pompeu Fabra University 2013/2017
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Accounting Course at Centro de Estudios Financieros 2020
- Unfair Competition Course at ICAB 2023
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: fgonzalez@bpvabogados.com
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Fátima González-Adalid
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Email: fgonzalez@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer expert in Corporate Law, in the areas of corporate and M&A.
She participates in the legal advice of companies in different fields both nationally and internationally.
She is a specialist in the recurring advice of commercial companies, advising startups and financing rounds, as well as in the comprehensive advice in all phases of acquisition operations and corporate restructuring operations.
- Commercial Law
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Specialization Diploma in Art Market at Law Universidad Carlos III Madrid - 2021
- Double Master Access to the Legal Profession and Business Legal Advice (LL.M.) at Instituto de Empresa – IE Law School - 2019
- Law Degree at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - 2017
- Spanish
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: igonzalez@bpvabogados.com
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Isaac González
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: igonzalez@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer and Social Graduate with more than 20 years experience.
He carries out his professional activity in BPV's Employment Law Department, covering all areas, primarily in employment and social security law consultancy and advice, including negotiation and employment of all types of workers under any areas of the Law including the Civil Service. He specialises in all type of legal
proceedings in employment cases, individual and collective bargaining, working conditions, restructuring and company organisation procedures.
He is an expert in Labour Force Adjustment Plan and Furlough in all its areas, whether suspension of employment contracts, reduction on working hours, and/or termination of employment contracts (procedure of collective dismissal), sanctioning proceedings of Labour and Social Security Inspections, the General Treasury of the Social Security or National Institute of Social Security, both in administrative, as well as in judicial proceedings. He also acts as advisor to bankruptcy proceedings or legal adviser to the insolvent party in this type of bankruptcy proceedings.
- Labour Law
Graduate in Labor Relations, Pompeu Fabra University
Barcelona (2019)
- Spanish
- Catalan
Javier González
Associate
Javier has over 18 years of experience providing legal advice to national and multinational companies.
He specializes in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law and in the resolution of both judicial and extrajudicial disputes.
He has participated in numerous proceedings in front of Spanish Courts and Tribunals in the civil and commercial fields, involving claims for payment, construction defects, interpretation, compliance, non-compliance, and termination of all types of contracts, including purchase, supply, distribution, and agency agreements. He has also handled claims for client indemnities, lease disputes, non-contractual liability, damage claims arising from competition law infringements, shareholder rights (such as the right to information and the right to withdrawal), evictions, and the enforcement of judicial and non-judicial titles.
- Civil and Commercial Procedural Law.
- Law Degree - Universitat Pompeu Fabra - 2001
- Former Candidate for Judge and Prosecutor 2002 - 2006
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association.
- Various specialization courses in civil and commercial procedural law at the Barcelona and Valencia Bar Associations.
Mari Carmen González
Office manager
- Senior Administrative Technician
- Spanish
- Catalan
Néstor González
Junior
Néstor is a law graduate in training with a solid academic background and practical experience in commercial, civil, and procedural law. After nearly two years dedicated to the rigorous preparation for the Spanish Judicial and Prosecutorial Entrance Examinations, he is currently pursuing the Master’s Degree in Legal Practice at ICAM (Madrid Bar Association).
- Procedural Law & Compliance
- Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession - Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)
- Competitive Examination for Entry into the Judicial and Prosecutorial Career
- Law Degree - Carlos III University
- Spanish
- English
Oriol González
Legal Trainee
Graduate in Law from the University of Barcelona, with a specialization in Business Law. Currently completing a Double Master’s Degree in Admission to the Legal Profession and Specialization in International Business Law at ESADE (URL). Has experience in corporate law, M&A transactions, contract law, and civil and commercial litigation. Member of the Commercial Law Department at BPV Abogados, providing legal assistance in corporate, contractual, and commercial matters.
- Corporate Law
- Double Master in Legal Practice specialized Master in International Business Law - ESADE Business School (URL)
- Law Degree - Barcelona University
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Adelaida Hupperts
Legal Trainee
Adelaida holds a Law degree from Pompeu Fabra University, with a specialization in Business Law. Her academic and professional career has focused on the field of Commercial Law, with particular dedication to corporate law and M&A.
She is currently completing the Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the Barcelona School of Management (BSM-UPF), specializing in Corporate Law.
Adelaida is part of the Commercial Law team at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal advice on corporate, contractual, and commercial transactions matters.
- Commercial Law
- M&A
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession -Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM)
- Graduate in Law - Pompeu Fabra University
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pibarra@bpvabogados.com
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Peña Ibarra
Partner
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pibarra@bpvabogados.com
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Expert in commercial law, advising on acquisition processes and corporate restructuring operations from their initial analysis to their execution. Extensive experience in the contractual area, from drafting, negotiation and resolution of all types of commercial contracts with national and international imolicatons. Out-of-court negotiation of corporate conflicts. She holds the position of Secretary in several corporate companies and acts as legal advisor for the companies daily management and for the challenges that arise in sectors such as industrial, transport, logistics, real estate, health and e-commerce.
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
- M&A
- Law Degree (University Pompeu Fabra) - 2006
- Insolvency Administrator course · Col-legi d'Economistes de Catalunya (Catalan College of Economists) - 2011
- Competition Law, Unfair Competition and Advertising Course · Barcelona Bar Association - 2010
- Course on structural modifications and groups of companies · Barcelona Bar Association - 2010
- Commercial Contracting course · Barcelona Bar Association - 2008
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Zoya Ilyenka
Of Counsel
Zoya specialises in foreign investments in Spain and cross-border litigation. She has extensive experience in the creation and support of investment projects and new companies with foreign participation in the national territory.
During her career, Zoya has advised international clients interested in entering the Spanish market, including the selection of a corporate structure, tax planning and related legal support, mergers and acquisitions with foreign element.
Zoya leads the firm's Eastern Europe Desk practice. Thanks to her knowledge of the Eastern European markets and the languages of the CIS region, our firm accompanies Eastern European clients in the establishment of their businesses in Spain, as well as assisting Spanish clients who want to establish themselves in that region, not only with legal knowledge, but also with knowledge of the local customs and culture.
Zoya's work has been recognised in Best Lawyers Spain's rankings in corporate law and M&A since 2020.
Zoya is a regular speaker at international legal conferences with strong skills in both presenting and moderating presentations and discussions. She is also an active member of the IBA, where she has held various leadership positions in the Law Firm Management Committee.
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracting
- M&A
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Competition Law
- Real Estate and Construction Law
- Law Degree - Bielorusian State University, Minsk
- Degree officially recognised by the Ministry of Education of Spain
- Postgraduate Degree in Expert in Spanish law foreign lawyers - University of Alcalá de Henares
- Master's Degree in Law - Pompeu Fabra University
- Master's Degree in Commercial Law - Pompeu Fabra University
- International taxation and estate planning - Centro de Estudios Financieros
- E-commerce and internet law - Centro de Estudios Financieros
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Italian
- Russian
- Member of Barcelona Bar Association
- Member of International Bar Association
- Lecturer at Moscow State University
- Internship tutor for students at Moscow State University
- Internship tutor for students of the Master's Degree in Law at Pompeu Fabra University
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ajimenez@bpvabogados.com
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Ana Jiménez
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ajimenez@bpvabogados.com
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Ana has extensive experience in defending the interests of individuals in the field of Civil Law, both in courts of justice and in conflict resolution through negotiation and the achievement of out-of-court settlements.
She specializes in comprehensive legal advice on Family and Inheritance Law. Additionally, his area of expertise also includes advising foundations primarily dedicated to social support and support measures for people with disabilities.
- Civil Law
- Litigation
- Matrimonial, Family and Succession Law
- Master’s degree in Family Law · Barcelona Bar Association - 2013
- Law Degree · Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona - 2012
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
- Practical course in the judicial incapacitation procedure at the Bar Association of Barcelona - 2014
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ajdelasierra@bpvabogados.com
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Andrea Jiménez
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ajdelasierra@bpvabogados.com
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Graduate in Labor Relations and specialist in the integral management of the hiring process, payroll and social security, as well as in labor and strategic advice in the business and private sector.
Andrea has extensive experience in personnel administration, labor management, social security contributions and taxation of the set of remuneration elements that cover labor relations.
- Labour Law
- Degree in Labour Relations - Pompeu Fabra University - 2015
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Carlos Jiménez
Partner
Carlos Jiménez, partner at BPV Abogados, is a specialist in commercial and procedural law, with extensive experience in corporate matters, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and both national and international corporate disputes, as well as in Competition Law.
He is a member and advisor to several company boards of directors, with participation in various bar association commissions focused on responsibility analysis. He also provides advisory services in the field of social discipline for FC Barcelona. He has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, primarily in matters related to unfair competition, intellectual and industrial property, obligations and contracts, corporate disputes, as well as director and professional liability (auditors), and in Insolvency Law.
He's been a partner at 1961 Abogados y Economistas, co-head of the Commercial Law Department, and Managing Partner of 1961 Abogados y Economistas (from 2012 to July 2020).
Member of the Barcelona Bar Association since 1998.
- Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Economics and Business Administration. University of Girona.
- Law Degree. UNED/FERT Barcelona.
- Postgraduate in Legal Practice. Roda i Ventura School of Legal Practice. Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).
- Diploma in European Community Institutions. European Commission.
- Diploma in Strategic Negotiation. Pompeu Fabra University.
- Specialized training in Procedural Law, Commercial Contracting, Corporate Law, and Competition Law.
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association.
- Member of the International Bar Association.
- Founding partner of International Legal & Tax Network, which brings together 46 firms worldwide.
- Member of the EMEA Executive Committee, Primerus International Law Firms (2014-2019). Vice-Chair (2016/2017); Chair (2018).
- Member of the Professional Responsibility Commission of the Barcelona Bar Association.
- Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the International Federation of FC Barcelona Supporters' Clubs.
Phone: 917 442 791
Email: hjimenez@bpvabogados.com
Helena Jiménez
Senior
Phone: 917 442 791
Email: hjimenez@bpvabogados.com
Helena has over 12 years of experience in civil litigation, handling claims for payment, evictions, community association proceedings, and contract disputes, among others. She also specializes in commercial and administrative litigation, with a particular focus on family and inheritance law. Helena primarily works with individual clients and manages cases involving patrimonial liability.
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Family and Inheritance Law
- Law Degree from the Complutense University of Madrid.
- Advanced Course in Business Advisory Services at the Legal Practice School of the UCM.
- Master’s Degree in Taxation/Tax Advisory at the Center for Financial Studies (CEF Madrid).
- Spanish
- English
Member of the Madrid Bar Association.
Olga Kamyshanskaya
Project & Business Coordinator
Olga has over 10 years of experience in law firms, where she has worked at the intersection of people, operations, and communications. Throughout her career, she has been involved in business development projects, supported client relationship management, and coordinated the firm’s participation in international conferences.
In the realm of corporate communications, Olga led the rebranding process—from conception to implementation—and has been responsible for producing both internal and external communication materials. She has also spearheaded the planning and execution of corporate events and team-building activities.
She is committed to continuous learning in artificial intelligence tools applied to communications and design. Furthermore, she possesses data analytics skills, which she leverages in her daily work to track commercial activity and interpret and visualize data for strategic decision-making.
- Data Analytics & AI Bootcamp, Adalab, 2026
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Communication and Advertising, ESIC Business & Marketing School, Barcelona, 2021
- Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia, 2010
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics, Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia, 2009
- Spanish
- English
- Russian
- Catalan
- French
- Digital Marketing, The Power MBA, 2023
- Digital Marketing, ESIC Business & Marketing School, Barcelona
- Legal Translation Course, Cálamo & Cran, Madrid
- French A2 Level, Institut Français, Barcelona
- Translation for International Organizations, Cálamo & Cran, Madrid
- Legal Skills, ICAB (Barcelona Bar Association), Barcelona
- Curs de Traducció per a organismes internacionals - Cálamo & Cran, Madrid
- Legal Skills - ICAB, Barcelona
Javier Linares
Partner
Javier has developed his professional career for more than 30 years, both as in-house counsel (in a family office and a company in the real estate sector) and in various law firms.
In his professional practice, he advises on real estate asset acquisition transactions and their subsequent profitability optimization, as well as in divestment processes. He also provides ongoing advisory services in the client’s business development, primarily in the real estate development sector.
He is involved in corporate transactions and serves as secretary to the board of directors in companies from various sectors, where he also offers advice on diverse matters related to their respective businesses.
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Real Estate
- Law degree from the University of Seville
- Master's in Business Administration and Management from San Telmo Business School
- Spanish
- English
- Member of the Madrid Bar Association
- Secretary of the board of directors
- Member of the governing body of an entity focused on the cultural and tourism sector
Phone: +34 93 321 46 23
Email: elopezmigoya@bpvabogados.com
Esperanza López-Migoya
Partner
Phone: +34 93 321 46 23
Email: elopezmigoya@bpvabogados.com
Esperanza has more than twenty years of professional experience in general tax advice to large and medium-sized companies from different economic sectors as well as individuals.
She has developed most of her career in multidisciplinary law firms (i.e. Big Four) where she has provided a day-to-day tax advice, in particular, Corporate Income Tax, consolidation tax groups, restructuring transactions, Due Diligence, indirect taxation, assistance in tax audits before the Spanish Tax Authorities and in all types of tax procedures before the Courts.
- Tax Law
- Law degree from the University Complutense of Madrid. Specialisation in Economics degree in San Pablo CEU Madrid.
- Spanish
- English
- Member of the Madrid Bar Association
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mlopez@bpvabogados.com
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Meritxell López
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mlopez@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer expert in Commercial Law. She has participated in the legal advice to companies in various sectors, both nationally and internationally, and in multiple sales and purchases of companies and production units.
She also has extensive experience in corporate and contractual matters, including the drafting and negotiation of all types of commercial and financial contracts.
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate law
- Commercial contracts
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Degree in Law - Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
- Degree in Business Administration and Management - Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession - Esade Law School
- Master's Degree in International Business Law - Esade Law School
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), since 2022.
Neus Lucea
Office Manager
Neus has a long professional career developed in Barcelona and has been working in this field for almost 20 years. She has worked in the administration departments (developing accounting tasks, billing and collection of clients of the firm itself). She is in charge of the different accounting tasks of the group itself and its professionals for the presentation of their taxes.
In addition, she develops the different tasks that were necessary in the administration team for the proper functioning of the office.
- Accounting course (SAGE)
- Legal Administration Course (ICAB)
- CFGS- Early Childhood Education (ICV)
- COU (IV)
- Spanish
- Catalan
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mluis@bpvabogados.com
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Manuel Luis
Business Operations & AI Automation
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mluis@bpvabogados.com
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Professional with extensive experience in IT projects and Business Analytics development, specializing in process optimization and strategic decision-making. He has worked on implementing technological solutions to enhance data management and operational efficiency, providing support to management in defining business strategies based on advanced analytics.
- Master's Degree in Business Management and Organisation · Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, - 2019
- Business Intelligence MS Power BI
- Spanish
- English
- Study and implementation of various CRM and ERP management programmes
- Technological environment management
- Development of dashboards
- Advanced computer skills
- Web and e-commerce management and development
María Macián
Of Counsel
María has more than twenty years of professional experience in corporate legal advice to companies in different business sectors. She has developed most of her professional career in the area of commercial law, advising national and international companies in all kinds of commercial matters, until she started her own professional project, at the end of 2013, with the foundation of the firm MCN LEGAL. In 2021 she joined BPV Abogados as Of Counsel.
She has extensive professional experience in all areas of commercial law, specializing in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial contracts, both national and international, investment rounds, agreements between partners, restructuring operations, securities market and corporate governance, venture capital and recurrent commercial advice to companies and family offices.
She has been a member of the Barcelona Bar Association since 2000.
- Commercial Law: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Venture Capital, Partners’ Agreements and/or Shareholders' Agreements, Training for legal advisors and clients
- Stock Market
- PhD student in Property Law (Commercial and Civil) at Pompeu Fabra University - 2000 – 2002
- Law Degree at Pompeu Fabra University - 1996-2000
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Italian
Carlos Manzano
Legal Trainee
Carlos holds a Law Degree from the University of Granada, a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure from the Carlos III University of Madrid, and a University Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession (Advocacy and Procuracy) from the International University of La Rioja (UNIR).
He has developed his professional career in two boutique firms specialized in Criminal Law and Compliance, participating in high-profile proceedings involving the drafting and review of procedural documents, legal research, and the preparation of defense strategies and court hearings.
Furthermore, Carlos has been involved in the development, implementation, and review of criminal compliance programs, as well as programs for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT), providing advice to companies on the design and strengthening of their corporate compliance systems.
- Criminal Law
- Compliance
- Law Degree from the University of Granada
- Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure – Carlos III University
- Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession – International University of La Rioja (UNIR)
- Spanish
- English
Marta Granados
Associate
Economist and expert in tax advice and planning for legal individuals and family groups at both national and international level.
She has advised on numerous mergers and acquisitions, especially in the industrial and service sectors. She has extensive experience in the taxation of family businesses and, in particular, in the aspects of asset succession implicit in the generational handover process.
- Fiscal law
- Tax law
- Monographic course on Corporate Restructuring and Corporate Transactions, Taxation, Mergers and Spin-offs (Centre for Financial Studies).
- Degree in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona and Nova University of Lisbon .
- Professional Master's Degree in Taxation and Tax Consultancy at Madrid Open University (Centro de Estudios Financieros).
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Portuguese
- English
Secretary of the Board of Directors of several companies.
Marta Magallón
Associate
Lawyer with 30 years of experience in Commercial Law and Litigation, specializing in particularly complex business matters of economic relevance and media interest, which require personalized dedication and technical quality.
Extensive experience in transactions and successfully litigated cases.
Specialization in:
• Corporate and restructuring transactions, M&A, provision of legal and corporate services.
• Contracts generally related to the commercial practice: Shareholders' Agreements, financing contracts, agency, distribution, franchise agreements etc.
• Preparation of legal reports for assessment of transactions, cases and/or controversies.
• Judicial and arbitration proceedings relating to commercial and civil practice: challenging corporate resolutions and Director’s liability claims, dissolution, administrative appeals against resolutions of Commercial Registry, nullity, voidability and breach of contract proceedings, proceedings relating to financial products (bonds, swaps, floor clauses, CDF, derivatives), REIS companies, proceedings relating to takeover bids, etc.
- Commercial Law
- Litigation
Law Degree
University of Zaragoza (1991).
Postgraduate degree
Comparative European Law, Institut d'Études Européennes, Université Libre de Bruxelles (1992)
International Public Law Program
The Hague Academie of International Law (1990)
ICAB Commercial Law Congresses
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
Noelia Martínez
Chief Marketing Officer
Noelia has over 20 years of experience in legal marketing, having developed her career in law firms where she has led projects in business development, corporate communication, positioning, and the organization of marketing initiatives and events.
Throughout her career, she has contributed to driving firm growth by defining value propositions, strengthening brand identity, and identifying new business opportunities. She is characterized by her ability to connect people and teams, tailor messages to specific audiences, and translate strategy into clear, actionable, and results-oriented initiatives.
- Law Degree from the University of Barcelona.
- Master’s in Competition Law, Intellectual Property and Copyright. ESADE Law School. Ramon Llull University.
- Strategic and Tactical Marketing and Business Development. ESADE Law School. Ramon Llull University.
- Spanish
- English
- Business Development
- Legal Marketing and Corporate Communication.
- Brand Positioning and Management of International Legal Directories.
- Event Organization and Institutional Relations.
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: smasero@bpvabogados.com
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Silvia Masero
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: smasero@bpvabogados.com
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Silvia has an extensive practice in civil and commercial litigation, where she has advised and represented national and international companies in all types of litigation in matters of contractual and non-contractual liability -including those related to the provision of services, work contracts, agency and distribution-, real estate law, as well as in corporate litigation.
She has also participated in arbitrations administered by the main international and Spanish arbitration courts.
In addition, she has extensive experience defending the interests of individuals in matters concerning General Contracting Conditions, as well as the contracting of complex banking products. Also she advises companies through consumer law Due Diligence and provides legal counsel in the banking sector, handling all related disputes.
Graduated in Law from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, with mention in Person and Family and Master of access to the legal profession. She also attended a course on Banking Contracts at the Bar Association of Barcelona.
She is a member of the Barcelona Bar Association. She has participated as a speaker at conferences in her field of expertise.
She is a collaborating professor at various universities, including the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Eserp Business & Law School.
- Civil Law
- Litigation
- Consumer Law
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at Autonomous University of Barcelona Barcelona - 2016
- Graduated in Law at the Autonomous University of Barcelona - 2014
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
- Studying for a Doctorate in Law
- Course in Banking Contracts organized by the Barcelona Bar Association, Barcelona (2018)
- Articles in Món Jurídic; magazine of the Barcelona Bar Association
- Publication on the excellence of the Final Degree Project. Digital repository of documents of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The new configuration of collective dismissals in Spain through Royal Decree 1483/2012: brief synopsis of a paradigm shift
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cmenendez@bpvabogados.com
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Celia Menéndez
Associate
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cmenendez@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer specialized in the tax field with nearly 20 years of experience in the field, designing and participating in corporate transactions and operations at national and international level (corporate restructuring operations -M&A-, design of tax efficient structures, tax support to SMEs and large companies, Due Diligences, etc) as well as large family estates (succession planning, family business, family estates).
- Fiscal and Tax Law
- Advanced Accounting Course at EADA International Business School - 2007
- Postgraduate at School of Legal Practice of the Barcelona Bar Association Barcelona - 2005
- Degree in Law at Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona - 2004
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Berta Meneses
Legal Trainee
Berta studied Law at the University of Barcelona and is currently completing her Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession (Advocacy and Procuracy) at the University Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona School of Management.
Throughout her academic career, she has consolidated her vocation for the practice of law, particularly in the area of Corporate Law.
She is currently part of the Corporate Law team at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal counsel to both national and international clients regarding corporate compliance and contract management.
- Corporate Law
- Commercial contracts
- Law Degree from the University of Barcelona
- Exchange Program at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance of Utrecht University (Netherlands)
- Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession (Advocacy and Procuracy) at the University Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona School of Management.
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Miguel Meneses
Junior
Member of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) with experience in providing legal advice to companies, specializing in Intellectual Property, Digital Law, and Commercial Contract Law. Educated at the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Complutense University of Madrid, he has practical experience in intellectual property, contract drafting, civil and commercial litigation, digital compliance, and the management of intangible assets.
- Procedural Law
- Intellectual Property
- Digital Law
- Commercial Contract Law
- Master’s Degree in Intellectual, Industrial Property and New Technologies – Autonomous University of Madrid
- Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession – Complutense University of Madrid
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law – Autonomous University of Madrid
- Spanish
- English
Phone: +34 917 442 791
Email: bmolina@bpvabogados.com
Borja Molina
Administrative Assistant
Phone: +34 917 442 791
Email: bmolina@bpvabogados.com
Borja has experience in administrative and document management, having collaborated with professional firms and corporate environments. His work focuses on document organization, administrative support, and record keeping, bringing efficiency and reliability to daily tasks.
- Data Analysis Course with Power BI (2024)
- Fundación Capacis (2023–2026)
- Vocational Training in IT (Vocational Intermediate Degree, up to 2nd year)
- Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) – CEPA Ciudad Lineal
- Administrative Training at Adisli and Aprocor
- Spanish
Antonio Morales
Associate
Lawyer specialized in Labor Law and Social Security. Antonio has nearly 20 years of professional experience in top-tier law firms and financial companies. He is an expert in providing comprehensive advice to businesses and senior executives on matters related to corporate affairs and labor relations.
He has advised on numerous projects of labor restructuring of national and multinational companies (mergers, business integrations, company transmissions, etc.) from different sector and activities (banks, chemical industry, hotels, industrial companies, etc.). His experience is extensive also in dismissal procedures and restructuring of work forces, collective bargaining, and contingency assessment of both national companies and multinational entities. He also has a proven experience in assistance to trials before the Labor Courts in labor and Social Security procedures, design, negotiation and drafting of work contracts, advice on social security benefits, and advice on collective bargaining agreements.
- Employment Law
- Master's Degree in Labour Legal Advisory - Centro de Estudios Garrigues
- Bachelor's Degree in Law - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Master's Degree in Stock Exchange and Financial Markets - Madrid Stock Exchange (Institute of Stock Market Studies)
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese
- Lecturer at Master's Degree for Admission to the Bar - Centro de Estudios Garrigues
- Lecturer at Master's Degree for Admission to the Bar - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Lecturer at Master's Degree for Admission to the Bar - CEU University
- Speaker and contributor
- Publications in Chambers Global Practice Guides
- Publications in The Employment Law Review
Lucía Oliván
Senior
Lucía practices in the areas of Corporate, M&A, and Private Equity. She participates in advising on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and joint ventures, both domestic and cross-border.
This includes all stages of each transaction, from preliminary agreements and Due Diligence processes to share or asset purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements, and corporate reorganizations, as well as general corporate and commercial law. She advises national and international companies, business groups, and investment funds.
- Commercial Law
- M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)
- Private Equity
- Bachelor's Degree in Law and Diploma in Business Studies from CUNEF (Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros), Madrid (2021)
- Bachelor of Laws Exchange Program – Kozminski Business School – Warsaw (2020)
- Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession – ISDE; and Specialization in Financial Markets Law – IEB (Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles), Madrid (2023)
- Lectures on Corporate Governance – London Business School (LBS), London (2026)
- Spanish
- English
- Member of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)
Shadys Oyanedel
Office Manager
Shadys has developed her career in the administrative field, strengthening her skills in planning, communication, and problem-solving. She is currently part of the office management team at BPV Abogados Barcelona, providing support for the daily needs of the office to ensure its smooth operation.
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Maria Rosa Biosca
Junior
- Accounting for companies and professionals
- Higher Degree in Guides, Assistance and Tourist Information at Sant Ignasi Sarria
- Diploma in accounting Centre for Financial Studies (CEF)
Ricard Palau
Partner
Consultant with over 25 years of experience providing tax, financial, and accounting advice to companies and professionals.
18 years of work experience in banking, holding management positions in all areas and in various financial institutions.
Financial director of a German multinational at its Barcelona headquarters for 3 years.
- Accounting consultancy
- Tax consultancy
- Graduated from CUNEF at University College of Financial Studies
- Diploma in Tax Law and International Tax Consulting at ESINE
- Spanish
- Catalan
- French
He has combined positions on the Boards of different companies.
Phone: +34 933 21 46 23
Fax: +34 93 277 84 12
Email: cpascual@gestdocef.com
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Carlos Pascual
Senior
Phone: +34 933 21 46 23
Fax: +34 93 277 84 12
Email: cpascual@gestdocef.com
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Carlos is a specialist in ongoing tax advisory services, working with both companies (domestic and international) and individuals (high-net-worth clients). He has developed his career in several multidisciplinary firms (i.e., Big Four). His areas of expertise focus on tax advice relating to Corporate Income Tax, consolidated groups, tax planning (for both companies and families), tax audits and investigations before the Tax Administration, as well as all types of tax procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management - UIC
- Master’s Degree in Tax Advisory and Management - Ramon Llull University, ESADE
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: vpastor@gestdocef.com
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Vanesa Pastor
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: vpastor@gestdocef.com
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Specialist in the field of Tax Management with more than 15 years of experience in the field.
She has always worked in the field of law, legal and tax, managing accounting and monitoring of her tax obligations both business and professional. All kinds of formalities before the Tax Agency, City Councils and any other organization. As well as, the management of the liquidations of corporate operations, inheritances, purchase and sale of real estate, donations...
- Fiscal, Legal and Tax Management
- Vocational training: Technician in Administrative Management
- Spanish
- Catalan
Javier Petit
Senior
Javier has experience as a specialist in tax advice, having worked in multidisciplinary firms as well as in multinational companies.
Throughout his career, he has provided recurring tax advice in areas such as Corporate Tax, both in individual taxation and consolidated groups, Value Added Tax and Local Taxes.
He also has extensive experience in advising during tax audits and inspections. He has analyzed the tax implications of corporate restructuring operations, including mergers and acquisitions of companies.
- Tax Law
- Master's Degree in Tax Consultancy and Management from ESADE University, Barcelona (2019).
- Master's Degree in Law at the University of Barcelona (2016).
- Law Degree at the University of Barcelona (2014)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Alexandra Prats
Junior
Graduated in Law and Criminology and the Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession, at Eserp Business and Law School. In addition, she has a Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Corporate Compliance, completed at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR).
With regards to her professional experience, she has worked in procedural area, where she was able to develop her legal practice skills. She integrates the litigation area of the office, providing support to Compliance.
- Civil and Criminal Law
- Litigation and Corporate Compliance
- Bachelor's Double Degree in Law and Criminology
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession
- Master's Degree in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance
- International Compliance Officer Certificate (ICO)
- Civil Litigation Practice Course (ICAM)
- Spanish
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mpujol@bpvabogados.com
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María Pujol
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mpujol@bpvabogados.com
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Maria is a lawyer expert in Real Estate Law, carrying out all types of real estate transactions and operations of all types of real estate assets (homes, commercial premises, buildings in horizontal or vertical property, commercial warehouses, land, urban or rustic properties); she is an expert in advising, negotiating, underwriting and processing all types of real estate contracts (off-plan sales and purchases, under construction or already existing), as well as advising on all legal issues related to the real estate world (due diligence reports, real rights, licenses, leases, purchase options, contracts of architects, engineers and other technicians involved in the construction process, surface rights, land or flight, horizontal property, etc.). )
She is a specialist in commercial law, in the areas of corporate, contractual and M&A. She has participated in the legal advice to companies in various sectors, both nationally and internationally, and in acquisition processes from their initial analysis to their execution, as well as in the contractual area, from the drafting, negotiation and resolution of all types of commercial contracts. She is also an expert in advising on shareholders' agreements, bylaws, corporate restructuring and modifications, as well as in the field of regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
- Commercial Law
- Property Law
- Master's Degree in Business Law at Faculty of Law ESADE, Ramon Llull University Barcelona - 2010-2011
- Degree in Law at Faculty of Law ESADE, Ramon Llull University Barcelona - 2006-2011
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mquerol@bpvabogados.com
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Maria Querol
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: mquerol@bpvabogados.com
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Maria is currently completing the Master's in Legal Practice and Advocacy at the Barcelona School of Management (UPF). She plans to continue her studies, driven by a clear vocation for labor law, by pursuing a Master's in Labor Law and Social Security Specialization (BSM-UPF). She is currently supporting the Labor Department at BPV.
- Labour Law
- Master's Degree in Labor and Social Security Law - Barcelona School of Management (UPF) - 2025
- Advanced Specialization Course in Labor Legal Advisory - Complutense University of Madrid (Legal Practice School) - 2025
- Master's Degree in Legal Practice - Barcelona School of Management (UPF) - 2025
- Law Degree - University of Barcelona - 2023
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: +34 933 21 46 23
Fax: +34 933 21 11 71
Email: orobert@bpvabogados.com
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Oleguer Robert
Associate
Phone: +34 933 21 46 23
Fax: +34 933 21 11 71
Email: orobert@bpvabogados.com
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Lawyer specialized in commercial law, investment transactions, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with extensive experience in providing legal advice to both national and international companies. His practice focuses on comprehensive support for companies at all stages of their development, from incorporation to growth, investment, restructuring, and divestment processes.
He has developed part of his career at a Big Four firm, which has enabled him to acquire a solid technical foundation and a multidisciplinary perspective on legal advisory services, with a clear client-oriented and results-driven approach. He has also worked at a law firm focused on the startup ecosystem, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation, which has strengthened his adaptability and experience with tech companies in early and growth stages. This combination has allowed him to establish himself as a versatile lawyer, capable of advising both large corporations and emerging companies.
He has been involved in numerous venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions. Likewise, he has advised investors, funds, business groups, entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies. His strategic and decision-oriented approach allows him to efficiently handle operations of varying complexity and scale.
He regularly participates in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, providing thorough legal advice aimed at risk prevention.
His career reflects a constant commitment to excellence, client trust, and long-term value creation.
- Commercial Law
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- M&A
- Master's in Business Law - Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Barcelona
- Law Degree - Universitat de Barcelona
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
Olga Rodríguez
Legal & Operation Coordinator
With over 23 years of experience in administration and operations, Olga Rodríguez Mesa specializes in supporting senior management. Prior to joining BPV Abogados, she worked at Red Eléctrica de España, Oracle Ibérica, Right Management, and Deloitte Legal. Over the last few years, Olga has worked as an Executive Assistant and has managed operations within various PMOs (Project Management Office), ensuring the organized and efficient execution of projects—both within the Global Labor Law network and for the Social Action area. Additionally, she coordinated the 'Abogados Comprometidos' (Committed Lawyers) solidarity initiative at Deloitte, collaborating with over 40 NGOs, foundations, and non-profit organizations through the firm's pro bono program.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the Autonomous University of Madrid
- Higher Technician in Secretarial Studies from Saint Charles College
- Legal Assistant Certificate from Euroinnova International
- Spanish
- English
- Business Engilsh: LCCI London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications
- Member of the “Di Capacidad” working group at FIDE
Pilar Rodríguez
Senior
Pilar is a lawyer in the Litigation Department of the firm. She specializes in the judicial and extrajudicial resolution of civil and commercial disputes, where she has provided advice and representation to national companies in all types of litigation related to contractual and non-contractual liability and service provision. Her experience notably includes resolving disputes in the areas of real estate and construction law, as well as consumer law and general contracting terms.
She has also participated in proceedings involving issues such as challenges to corporate resolutions, liability actions against directors, or participation in insolvency proceedings, coordinating as needed with the commercial and/or insolvency teams.
In the administrative field, she has experience in administrative sanctioning proceedings.
Additionally, she has handled judicial interventions in the labor law jurisdiction.
- Litigation
- Specialized Course on Corporate Practice at the Center for Financial Studies (CEF) in Madrid – 2022.
- Master’s Degree in Legal-Labor Advisory at the Center for Financial Studies (CEF) – 2014.
- Law Degree from the Autonomous University of Madrid – 2013.
- Spanish
- English
Member of the Madrid Bar Association
Manuel Romero Cabello de Alba
Partner
Manuel has extensive experience in the legal field, having held prominent positions in the Corporate M&A department, both as Counsel and Director in prestigious national and international law firms. His areas of specialisation include Mergers and Acquisitions, ranging from agreements of intent, due diligence, share purchase agreements and investment protocols, shareholder/partner agreements and joint ventures. Likewise, he has also led the legal advice on general civil and commercial contracts, corporate restructuring, real estate law and company secretariat. Throughout his career he has participated in numerous projects in specific sectors such as, for example, THS (Transport, Hospitality and Services) and TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications).
- Corporate M&A
- Commercial Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- General Civil and Commercial Contracting
- Corporate Restructuring
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications)
- THS (Transport, Hospitality, and Services)
- Aspirant to the title of Notary at the Matritense Foundation of Notaries
- Bachelor of Laws from the Complutense University of Madrid
- Master's in Stock Exchange and Financial Markets from the Madrid Stock Exchange
- Resided during studies at the Mendel University College in Madrid
- Spanish
- English
Ignacio Roselló
Associate
With over 10 years of professional experience, Ignacio is the head of the Regulatory Area at BPV Abogados.
He specializes in advising (both in court and out of court) companies and Public Administrations of various legal natures on Regulatory Law in areas such as public procurement, urban planning, expropriations, administrative litigation, sanctioning procedures, claims for state liability, licenses, authorizations and administrative permits, legal environmental issues, ports and coasts, infrastructure, public administration assets, public-private partnerships, regulatory projects, public aid and subsidies, among others.
Ignacio has developed his professional career at PwC Tax & Legal, Deloitte Legal, and Sánchez de León Abogados. Previously, he completed various internships and professional placements in the Legal Entities Service of the Generalitat Valenciana and the Provincial Council of Valencia.
- Administrative Law, Urban Planning, and Regulated Sectors.
- Dual degree in Law and Business Administration - University of Valencia, 2010.
- Former candidate for the Spanish State Lawyers Corps.
- “CS50L: CS50 for Lawyers” course - HarvardX University, 2021.
- Urban Planning Specialist Course - ICAV, 2022.
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Valencia Bar Association (ICAV).
- Collaborator with the Public Procurement Observatory (ObCP).
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in the “Administrative Law” section (2025).
- Serves as secretary on various urban compensation and conservation boards.
- Has regularly conducted internal training sessions on Regulatory Law, published several articles in legal journals, and contributed to collective works.
- Recipient of the Leonardo Da Vinci Scholarship: “Designing New Rural Touristic Routes Around Europe.”
Anna Ruiz
Legal Trainee
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order from ESADE Law School. She is currently pursuing the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession at ESADE.
She is a member of the Administrative Law Department at BPV Abogados, where she provides legal advice to individuals and companies in administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings, particularly in matters related to urban planning, housing, urban discipline, administrative sanctioning law, public procurement, and regulated sectors.
- Administrative Law
- Urban Planning
- Regulated Sectors
- Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession, ESADE Law School, with a specialization in Criminal Law and Compliance
- Exchange Program at the University of Warwick (United Kingdom)
- Exchange Program at the University of Oslo (Norway)
- Summer Program at The Fletcher School, Tufts University (United States)
- Summer Program at Sciences Po (France)
- Double Bachelor's Degree in Law and in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, ESADE Law School
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Ignacio Sampedro
Senior
Ignacio specializes in Real Estate Law and has extensive experience in advising on purchase and sale transactions, lease agreements, development and construction contracts, real estate financing, and due diligence of all types of assets, including retail premises, hotel establishments, offices, land, and logistics warehouses.
He advises a wide range of clients — including national and international investors, real estate consultancies, developers, construction companies, and REITs — providing a comprehensive perspective in the design and implementation of legal strategies, with a particular focus on practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Real Estate Law
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession -International University of La Rioja (UNIR)
- Double Degree in Law and Business Administration and Management – Pontifical University of Comillas (ICADE)
- Preparation for the Competitive Examination for the Corps of Property, Commercial and Movable Assets Registrars
- Executive Master’s in Urban Planning and Land Management (MUOT) – CEU San Pablo University
- Spanish
- English
- Member of the Madrid BAR Association
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Carmen Sánchez
Office Manager
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Extensive professional career spanning 20 years in a law/tax firm.
She has worked in the administration department, handling tasks such as billing, reception, tax filing, digital certificates, bank account management, among others.
Additionally, she carries out various tasks needed within the administrative team to ensure the smooth operation of the firm.
- Spanish
- Catalan
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ssandoval@bpvabogados.com
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Sergi Sandoval
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: ssandoval@bpvabogados.com
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Graduate in Law from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and holder of a Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE), with solid experience of nearly four years in the field of tax advisory. After several years working independently, he has developed his career mainly in projects related to individual taxation, providing close, rigorous, and tailored support to each client’s needs. His goal is to offer effective and personalized tax solutions, helping individuals optimize their tax situation and comply with their legal obligations.
- Tax Law
- Studying a Master's Degree in Tax Specialization at the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF).
- Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE - Law and Business School).
- Law Degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
José Antonio Sanmartín
Partner
José Antonio has over 30 years of experience in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation, 20 of which are specialized in industrial and intellectual property proceedings.
Currently, his main practice focuses on copyright litigation for the entertainment industry and various well-known artists, as well as litigation on trademark and design infringement, patents, unfair competition, and customs control proceedings.
He represents the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the association of leading U.S. film studios, in all its legal actions against piracy since 2015. In 2022, he received the MPA award for Best Global Anti-Piracy Strategy.
He has extensive experience as a speaker on industrial and intellectual property topics. He has delivered in-person lectures, among others, at the Cannes Film Festival (2019), at various events of the U.S. association Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) in Washington DC in 2019 and in Los Angeles in 2022, and during a 2019 Asia-Pacific tour sponsored by the MPA, including lectures in Australia, New Zealand, and Tokyo as part of the official events of the international film festival and for CODA (Content Overseas Development Association, the association of Japanese content creators) in Tokyo in April 2025. He has also given online lectures at prestigious forums such as the IFTA (Independent Film & Television Alliance, the U.S. association of independent producers and content creators) in 2021, for CODA in 2022 and 2023, and for ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property) in 2022.
He is regularly recognized by leading legal directories in the field of intellectual property, such as Legal 500, Chambers&Partners, World Trademark Review, IAM Patent, and Managing IP Awards.
- Industrial and intellectual property: copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, unfair competition, advertising, trade secrets.
- Procedural law and arbitration, dispute resolution.
- Commercial contracts: distribution and agency agreements, licensing agreements for intangible rights.
- Law degree from Universidad San Pablo CEU (affiliated with Universidad Complutense de Madrid).
- British Council scholarship program for young European lawyers at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Spanish
- English
Emma Sastre
Office Manager
Emma dedicated the first 10 years of her career to administration and accounting in the health sector, working in medical offices. During this time, she honed her skills in the efficient management of administrative and financial processes.
Subsequently, she contributed her experience for a period of 15 years in the construction sector, performing administrative and accounting functions.
For the last 7 years, she has continued her career in the legal sector, also in administrative and accounting functions.
- Management and administration
- Technical Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Accounting · EADA
- Castellano
- Catalán
- Gestión administrativa y contable en empresas diversas
Jacinto Serra
Senior
- Fiscal and Tax Law
- Civil – Inheritance Law
- Commercial Law
- Graduate at Autonomous University of Barcelona
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 651 921 704
Email: msilvan@bpvabogados.com
Martín Silván
Of Counsel
Phone: (+34) 651 921 704
Email: msilvan@bpvabogados.com
Martín Silván has been continuously developing his career as a lawyer specializing in industrial and business environmental law, advising leading multinational companies in the chemical, waste, energy, steel, and mining sectors.
He has provided legal and environmental counsel to many of Spain’s top energy, steel, chemical, and environmental service companies, with experience also in international firms. Additionally, he has worked as an advisor to the government, public companies, and municipalities, as well as collaborating with various NGOs.
Currently, he is the coordinator of the Business Forum for the Environment, now the Business Forum for Sustainable Development and Energy. He also serves as Executive Vice President of the Economic Development and Industry Commission of the Official Chamber of Cantabria.
In the academic field, he is a professor of Environmental Law and a speaker at various institutions and courses, including EOI, the University of Cantabria, the Marcelino Botín Foundation, and the Menéndez Pelayo International University, among others.
- Environmental
- Sustainability & Energy
- Law Degree from the University of Cantabria
- Specialist in Environmental Law from the University of Deusto
- University Expert in Innovation Management and Technology-Based Initiatives – UNED
- Executive in Business Strategy and Management – ESADE Business School & Deusto Business School
- Head of the University-Business Center of Cantabria. 2001-2011
- Vice President of the Spanish Network of University-Business Foundations. 2004-2005
- User Ombudsman at Aqualia Santander – Present
- President of the Cantabrian Federation of Metal and Related Entrepreneurs (Cantabria Metal). 2014-2015
- Vice President of the Cantabrian Federation of Metal and Related Entrepreneurs (Cantabria Metal). 2015-2018
- President of the Cantabria Energy Producers Association (APEC). 2015-2019
- Legal Counsel of the Environmental Department at ONTIER and Director of the Santander office. 2018-2022
- Member of the Plenary Board of the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services, and Navigation of Cantabria, appointed by CEOE-Cepyme – Present
Phone: +34 933 214 623
Email: asotskova@gestdocef.com
Alexandra Sotskova
Tax Advisor
Phone: +34 933 214 623
Email: asotskova@gestdocef.com
Throughout her professional career, she has autonomously managed the full accounting cycle for a diverse client portfolio. Her expertise ranges from bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to the preparation of ledgers, annual financial statements, and tax compliance. Furthermore, she stands out for her problem-solving skills in direct client advisory and her proficiency in handling administrative requirements from the tax authorities (AEAT), consistently ensuring compliance with current regulations. This period has allowed her to consolidate a rigorous professional profile, characterized by strong organizational abilities and a constant attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting, Rovira i Virgili University (Reus)
- Master’s Degree in Finance, IEL (Barcelona)
- Master’s Degree in Taxation, CEF (Barcelona)
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Russian
- English
Joaquim Triadú
Of Counsel
Senior Civil Servant and Senior Official at the Government of Catalonia, Partner at Garrigues, Equity Partner at PwC, Compliance Officer at Mediapro Group, and Adjunct Professor at IESE Business School.
- Public and Administrative Law
- Regulatory Affairs
- Urban Planning
- Compliance and Transparency for both the public and private sectors
- Law Degree from the University of Barcelona
- Diploma in Catalan Civil Law, Duran i Bas Chair, University of Barcelona
- Advanced Management Program (P.A.D.E.), IESE Business School
- Catalan
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Executive Development Program for Senior Officials, Government of Catalonia (IESE).
- Executive Compliance Officer Program, Wolters Kluwer
- ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Course, BSI.
- International Compliance Officer Certificate, Instituto de Oficiales de Cumplimiento.
- ISO 37001 Course, AENOR.
- ISO 37301 Course, AENOR.
- Accounting for Legal Professionals Course.
Pau Valdelvira
Junior
Specialized in real estate law, Pau has worked as a legal advisor in Procedural and Commercial Law, with a focus on Banking Law. He has provided counsel on regulatory compliance and has been involved in the development and implementation of corporate crime prevention programs.
- Real Estate
- Master’s Degree in Legal Practice - Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) - 2023
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law - Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - 2022
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cvalentin@bpvabogados.com
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Carlota Valentín
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: cvalentin@bpvabogados.com
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Carlota holds a Law degree from Abat Oliba CEU University and a Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE). She joined the Bar Association of Mataró as a member in 2023.
She is part of the firm’s Litigation Department, with experience in advising both individuals and legal entities, and in handling civil court proceedings related to debt recovery, contract performance, breach, and termination.
- Procedural Law
- Master's in Access to the Legal Profession - ISDE
- Law Degree - Abat Oliba University, CEU
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
Phone: 917 442 791
Email: ivallet@bpvabogados.com
Idoya Vallet
Senior
Phone: 917 442 791
Email: ivallet@bpvabogados.com
Idoya Vallet is a lawyer specializing in corporate and real estate transactions, with over 20 years of experience. She regularly participates in asset acquisitions and provides day-to-day advisory services for real estate project development. She also advises on corporate matters for real estate companies. Since 2021, Idoya has been working as a secondment for a leading real estate development company, where she supports the management team.
- Corporate & Real Estate
- Law degree from the Complutense University of Madrid
- First year of Postgraduate Studies for the Doctorate degree: 'Master in Business Law' - Autonomous University of Madrid
- Master's in Construction Law and Real Estate Management - RCU
- Master's in Taxation and Fiscal Advisory Services from the Financial Studies Center
- Advanced Course on Business Advisory Practices - Complutense University of Madrid
- General Course on Legal Practice - Madrid Bar Association Training Center
- Spanish
- English
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Camila Vargas
Junior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
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Graduated in Labor Relations by the Pompeu Fabra University, Camila has experience in contracts, agreements, conciliations and the day-to-day work life. Currently she's giving support to the Labor Department at BPV Barcelona.
- Labor
- Graduated in Labor Relations - Pompeu Fabra University
- Superior Technician in Social Integration
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
Isabel Ventura
Of Counsel
Isabel has more than twenty years of professional experience in advising small, medium and large companies in different economic sectors.
She has developed most of her career in multidisciplinary firms and is a specialist in advising startups, financing rounds, incentive plans, agreements between partners, acquisition processes, corporate restructuring operations and recurrent commercial advice to companies.
She also has extensive experience in the contractual field, from the drafting, negotiation and resolution of all types of commercial contracts with national and international impact.
She holds the position of Secretary in several capital companies and acts as legal advisor for the daily management and challenges that arise in sectors such as industry, transportation, logistics and technology.
- Commercial Law: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Venture Capital, Partners’ Agreements and/or Shareholders' Agreements, Advice on public aid programmes for obtaining funding, Due Diligence Processes, Training for legal firms and clients
- Accounting and Finance Course for Non-Financial Executives at IESE Business School University of Navarra - 2018
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona 1998-2003
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pviaplana@bpvabogados.com
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Pau Viaplana
Partner · Commercial Law and M&A Department
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: pviaplana@bpvabogados.com
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Founder of BPV, with more than 20 years of experience in commercial and procedural law, he offers advice to companies and groups of companies both nationally and internationally.
He specialises in advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, corporate restructuring, shareholder agreements, capital increases, liquidation and winding-up procedures, sales of companies, contract law and ongoing commercial advice to multinational groups and family offices.
He holds the position of Secretary of the Board of Directors at a number of companies, as well as different entities in various sectors of activity.
- Commercial Law: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Litigation
- Law Degree at University of Barcelona - 2006
- Postgraduate degree specialising in civil litigation at Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona - 2009
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association
- Secretary of the Board of Directors of several companies.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of several foundations and non-profit-making organizations.
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: lvillanova@bpvabogados.com
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Laura Villanova
Senior
Phone: (+34) 933 214 623
Fax: (+34) 932 778 412
Email: lvillanova@bpvabogados.com
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She is an expert in commercial law, in the areas of M&A, corporate and contract law. She has participated in the legal advice to companies in various sectors, both nationally and internationally, as well as to entities such as cooperatives, associations and foundations.
Laura is a specialist in providing comprehensive advice on acquisition operations and corporate restructuring operations (from their approach, through the performance of Due Diligence and up to their execution), as well as having extensive experience in the contractual field (including the negotiation and drafting of all types of commercial contracts).
Likewise, her area of expertise also covers the recurrent advice of commercial companies (from start-ups to family groups and multinationals), occupying the position of secretary in several of them.
- Commercial Law
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal profession at Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) - 2017-2018
- Master’s Degree in International Law at Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) - 2017-2018
- Law Degree at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - 2013-2017
- Spanish
- Catalan
- English
- French
- Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), since 2019.
Haoliang Xu
Junior
A graduate in Business Administration from the University of Barcelona, he has two years of experience in the specialized field of tax and accounting advice, concentrating his efforts on serving a select portfolio of Asian clients. In addition to regularly handling municipal procedures and subsidy applications, he stands out for his ability to translate frequently between Mandarin Chinese and Spanish to meet the needs of his Asian clients.
He is actively involved in various immigration-related processes, ranging from Golden Visa applications to labor and family settlement procedures, among others.
Currently, his main focus is oriented towards tax and accounting advice to large companies, especially those involved in the field of immediate information supply (SII).
- Accounting for large companies
- Graduate in Administration and Business Administration from the University of Barcelona.
- Superior Degree in Administration and Finance
- Spanish
- Catalan
- Chinese