Legal operations take off in Spain
CLOC launches its chapter in Spain, aiming to adapt the best international practices to the local context, fostering a more efficient and modern legal management. The vision of its leaders
Experts: Eugenia Navarro (partner at Lois and director of programmes at Esade), Gabriel Silva (legal manager at TravelPerk), María Pedrosa (head of legal tech & knowledge management at Repsol), and José María de la Jara (senior legal operations consultant at Lois).
by ilaria iaquinta
The revolution in legal operations has landed in Spain. In July 2024, the Spanish chapter of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), the largest global community dedicated to legal operations, was officially launched, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of the country’s legal sector. Led by top professionals such as Eugenia Navarro (partner at Lois and director of programmes at Esade), Gabriel Silva (legal manager at TravelPerk), María Pedrosa (head of legal tech & knowledge management at Repsol), and José María de la Jara (senior legal operations consultant at LOIS), this initiative heralds a new era of legal management, focused on efficiency, technology, and professionalism, promising to redefine work standards within Spanish law firms and legal departments.
CLOC Spain has a clear purpose: to create a community that addresses the specific challenges of the Spanish legal market by adapting the best international practices to local realities. Legal operations, which have already transformed the sector in the United States and the United Kingdom, are beginning to gain traction in Spain, although the level of adoption in the country is still developing. CLOC provides a collaborative space for professionals committed to modernising their legal departments and seeking greater efficiency.
WHAT ARE LEGAL OPERATIONS?
The definition of legal operations may initially seem ambiguous, as it encompasses multiple areas of work, from supplier management to the efficient delivery of legal services. As Navarro explains to Iberian Lawyer, “it is a set of processes and dynamics that enhance the efficiency of legal matters, both for the processes of an in-house department and for a law firm”. This concept extends far beyond simple task management; it involves a complete reconfiguration of how legal services are delivered, aimed at achieving technical and operational excellence.
