DLA Piper hires magistrate Bárbara Córdoba for Litigation and Regulatory

DLA Piper, a firm led by Jesús Zapata, has announced the addition of Bárbara Córdoba, a magistrate specialising in commercial law with more than 20 years of experience in the judiciary, as a new counsel in the Litigation and Regulatory area.

Bárbara Córdoba

Córdoba has developed a distinguished career in commercial, corporate, financial, intellectual and industrial property litigation, unfair competition and, in particular, restructuring, insolvency and corporate governance. She has presided over commercial courts in Madrid and Barcelona, with a confirmation rate of over 90%.

In addition, she has participated in pioneering projects for the modernisation of the Spanish justice system, coordinating the approval of judicial protocols and best practice guidelines that have placed Spain at the forefront of legal certainty and efficiency in complex situations.

Borja de Obeso, partner in charge of the Litigation and Regulatory area, adds: “Bárbara not only brings a deep knowledge of civil and commercial law, but also a unique ability to visualise the complete resolution of the dispute and design creative solutions that optimise the outcome of the litigation or transaction. Her multidisciplinary profile and high prestige in the sector will allow us to continue growing in premium mandates and strengthen our position in the market.”

Finally, Juan Verdugo, partner in charge of the Restructuring and Insolvency practice, comments: ‘Bárbara’s experience in restructuring plans and complex insolvency proceedings will be key to scaling our practice and taking it to new levels of success. Bárbara’s vision, commitment and enormous capacity for work add to the talent of the team, confirming our international leadership in the management of special situations.’