LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
A&O Shearman
Abreu Advogados
Antas Da Cunha Ecija
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
Dentons
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Morais Leitão
Pérez-Llorca
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados
Simmons & Simmons
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal

LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs
Juan Vicente Barquilla – Watson Farley & Williams
María De Orueta Fernández – Addleshaw Goddard
Rosa Espín – Ambar Partners
Rodrigo Falcão Nogueira – Pérez-Llorca
Ricardo García-Borregón – Ashurst
Francisco Jiménez Alarcón – Dentons
António Magalhães e Menezes – CMS Portugal
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
Pedro Pinto Melo – SRS Legal
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Guillermo Rodríguez – KPMG Abogados
Jorge Martín Sainz – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Miguel Santos Almeida – Sérvulo & Associados
Sara Soares – Abreu Advogados
Pablo Torán Umbert – Ayuela Jiménez
Álvaro Zaldívar – Simmons & Simmons

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION
Ayuela Jiménez
CS’Associados
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Osborne Clarke
RocaJunyent
Sérvulo & Associados
Simmons & Simmons
SRS Legal

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION
Rocío Barrero Herce – Simmons & Simmons
Borja Díaz-Puertollano García – RocaJunyent
Luis López Alonso – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Víctor Mancera – Osborne Clarke
Javier Martínez Díaz – Ayuela Jiménez
Pedro Pinto Melo – SRS Legal
Ana Sofia Rendeiro – CS’Associados
Miguel Santos Almeida – Sérvulo & Associados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR BANKING & FINANCE
Abreu Advogados
Ambar Partners
Cases & Lacambra
CS’Associados
Deloitte Legal
Dentons
Eversheds Sutherland
EY
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
J+Legal
KPMG Abogados
Lener
Pares
Pérez-Llorca
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
Watson Farley & Williams
White & Case

LAWYER OF THE YEAR BANKING & FINANCE
Álvaro Alarcón Dávalos – Deloitte Legal
Juan Vicente Barquilla – Watson Farley & Williams
Marta Becker – Eversheds Sutherland
Duarte Canotilho – Pares
Lourenço Côrte-Real – J+Legal
Guillermo Crespo – EY
Filipa Cristóvão Ferreira – CS’Associados
Joaquin Fabre – Cases & Lacambra
Ignacio Fernández Echevarría – Dentons
Carlos García Agustín – Lener
Alfonso García-Freire – White & Case
José Guilherme Gomes – Sérvulo & Associados
José Luis Iriarte – Squire Patton Boggs
André Modesto Pinheiro – Abreu Advogados
Inês Palma Ramalho – Pérez-Llorca
Isabel Pinheiro Torres – Abreu Advogados
Álvaro Requeijo – Ambar Partners
Carlos Rey Portela – KPMG Abogados
Gerard Rodríguez Sánchez – FYR LEGAL
Álvaro Sainz – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CAPITAL MARKETS (DEBT & EQUITY)
A&O Shearman
Devesa & Calvo Abogados
ECIJA
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Pérez-Llorca
Sérvulo & Associados
SPS Advogados
TELLES
Uría Menéndez

LAWYER OF THE YEAR CAPITAL MARKETS (DEBT & EQUITY)
Juan Antonio Botella Cuvertoret – Devesa & Calvo Abogados
Márcio Carreira Nobre – TELLES
Manuel Cordeiro Ferreira – Pérez-Llorca
Miguel Duarte Santos – SPS Advogados
José Guilherme Gomes – Sérvulo & Associados
Isabel Gutiérrez de León – KPMG Abogados
Enrique Nieto Brackelmans – Uría Menéndez
Jacobo Palanca – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Cristina Pablo-Romero Rein – A&O Shearman
Miguel Sánchez – ECIJA

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY
Ambar Partners
A&O Shearman
Broseta
Cuatrecasas
Lener
Morais Leitão
Pérez-Llorca
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY
Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs
Patricia Figueroa – A&O Shearman
Vasco Freitas da Costa – Sérvulo & Associados
Carlos García Agustín – Lener
Fábio Gomes Raposo – Broseta
Miguel Lencastre Monteiro – Cuatrecasas
Claudia Moro – Ambar Partners
Helder M. Mourato – Morais Leitão
Nuno Serrão Faria – PLMJ
Héctor Suárez Martín – Watson Farley & Williams
Javier Ruffín – Watson Farley & Williams
Catarina Saramago – Ambar Partners
Carlos Vaz de Almeida – Pérez-Llorca
Ângela Viana – VdA

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR EU & COMPETITION
A&O Shearman
KPMG Abogados
Morais Leitão
PLMJ
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
SRS Legal
TELLES

LAWYER OF THE YEAR EU & COMPETITION
Enrique Ferrer – A&O Shearman
Alfredo Gómez – KPMG Abogados
Efigénia Marabuto Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Manuel Martinho Lopes Rocha – SRS Legal
João Prata Rodrigues – PLMJ
Leyre Prieto – TELLES
Gonçalo Rosas – Morais Leitão

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINTECH
Abreu Advogados
Ambar Partners
ECIJA
KPMG Abogados
Pérez-Llorca
PLMJ
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINTECH
André Abrantes – PLMJ
Pablo Alonso Montes – KPMG Abogados
Javier Arnaiz – ECIJA
Jessel A. Contreras – Solo practitioner
André Modesto Pinheiro – Abreu Advogados
Inês Palma Ramalho – Pérez-Llorca
Isabel Pinheiro Torres – Abreu Advogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS
A&O Shearman
Ambar Partners
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Morais Leitão
Pérez-Llorca
Sérvulo & Associados
SRS Legal
VdA

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS
Gonçalo Bargado – Sérvulo & Associados
Alberto Ibort – Pérez-Llorca
Pablo Méndez Reus – A&O Shearman
Vasco Xavier Mesquita – Morais Leitão
Rafael Mozo Sierra – Ambar Partners
Pedro Condês Tomaz – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Vasco Freitas da Costa – Sérvulo & Associados
Mariana Silva Marques – SRS Legal

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CS’Associados
Dentons
Eversheds Sutherland
Kepler-Karst
KPMG Abogados
Lener
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados
SPS Advogados

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING
Joana Arnaud – CS’Associados
Ana Carpintero Gómez – Kepler-Karst
Andreia Damásio – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Carlos García Agustín – Lener
Manuel García-Pozuelo – Eversheds Sutherland
Paula Magalhães dos Santos – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
David Martins Cardoso – SPS Advogados
Elisabete Mortal – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Margarida Sepúlveda Teixeira – Sérvulo & Associados
Alexandra Valpaços – Sérvulo & Associados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INSURANCE
Ambar Partners
KPMG Abogados
Pérez-Llorca
PLMJ
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
SPS Advogados
VdA

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INSURANCE
Jesús Casado – KPMG Abogados
Margarida Ferraz de Oliveira – PLMJ
Carlos Filipe Couto – VdA
Miguel Duarte Santos – SPS Advogados
Rafael Fernández – Pérez-Llorca
Rita Gameiro Ferraz – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Rita Gomes de Sousa – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Álvaro Requeijo – Ambar Partners

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IP & TMT
Ambar Partners
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Bird & Bird
Broseta Abogados
Dower
EJASO
Elzaburu
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Metricson
Osborne Clarke
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
RocaJunyent
SRS Legal
Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados
VASCONCELOS ADVOGADOS

LAWYER OF THE YEAR IP & TMT
Isabel Bandín – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Mariana Bernardino Ferreira – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Celia Bouzas González – Bird & Bird
Eduardo Buitrón – Eversheds Sutherland
Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower
Ana Catarina Silva – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Alicia Coloma Duato – Broseta Abogados
Joana Cunha Reis – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados
Miguel De La Puente – EJASO
Márcia Dias Lomba – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
María Fernández – Bird & Bird
Ayo García – Ambar Partners
Alba M. López – Elzaburu
Manuel Mínguez – Elzaburu
Filipe Oliveira Casqueiro – SRS Legal
Mireia Paricio – KPMG Abogados
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Cláudia Rodrigues Carvalho – Dower
Beatriz Rodríguez – RocaJunyent
Elena Sánchez – Metricson
Roger Segarra – Osborne Clarke
Patricia Ana Lázaro Serrano – EJASO
Lidia Vidal Vallmanya – Pinsent Masons

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LABOUR
Ambar Partners
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Augusta Abogados
Bird & Bird
Broseta Abogados
Bufete Casadeley
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
DCM Littler
Dikei Abogados
Dower
EJASO
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Lener
Pares
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
RocaJunyent
Sérvulo & Associados
Simmons & Simmons
SPS Advogados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LABOUR
Anna Amatllé López – Lener
Francisco Artacho – KPMG Abogados
Alejandra Augustín Tejón – EJASO
Delia Castaños – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Cecilia Castro Fernández – Simmons & Simmons
Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower
Alberto Fernandez Irízar – Broseta Abogados
Rubén González – RocaJunyent
Carmen Gutiérrez Toribio – Dikei Abogados
Iñigo Gutierrez Velasco – Ambar Partners
Ana Margarida Henriques – SRS Legal
Ricardo Lourenço da Silva – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Tatiana Marinho – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Erica Paratore – Augusta Abogados
Antonio García Pérez – Squire Patton Boggs
Adrián Pérez Sánchez – Eversheds Sutherland
Lara Pestana Vieira – SRS Legal
Mariana Pinto Ramos – Sérvulo & Associados
Beatriz Reina – Eversheds Sutherland
Bárbara Ribeiro Damas – SPS Advogados
Cláudio Rodrigues Gomes – DCM Littler
Jorge Juan Sanz Levia – Bird & Bird
Isabel Sousa Castro – Pares
Álvaro Zaldívar – Simmons & Simmons
Alvaro Javier San Martin Rodríguez – Bufete Casadeley

LAWFIRM OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA
Eversheds Sutherland
Mariscal Abogados
Osborne Clarke
PLMJ
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
SRS Legal
VdA

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA
Eduardo Buitrón – Eversheds Sutherland
Pedro Fontes – VdA
Xavier Frías – Osborne Clarke
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Ricardo Rocha – PLMJ
Ruth Trullenque Arribas – Mariscal Abogados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Ambar Partners
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Ayuela Jiménez
Broseta Abogados
Cases & Lacambra
CCA Law Firm
CCSL Advogados
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CRS Advogados
CS’Associados
Dower
EnesCabral
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Osborne Clarke
Pares
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
RocaJunyent
Sérvulo & Associados
Simmons & Simmons
SPS Advogados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Hugo Baptista Falcão – CCSL Advogados
Rocío Barrero Herce – Simmons & Simmons
Beatriz Caro de Sousa – Pares
Marina Carvalho – CRS Advogados
Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower
Borja Díaz-Puertollano García – RocaJunyent
Francisco Javier Fernández Bermúdez – Ambar Partners
Patrícia Ferreira Valente – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Manuel García-Pozuelo – Eversheds Sutherland
Daniela Guimarães – Antas Da Cunha Ecija
Luis López Alonso – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Víctor Mancera – Osborne Clarke
Marta Montes Jiménez – Broseta Abogados
Jorge Neta – SPS Advogados
Filipe Pereira Duarte – CRS Advogados
Pedro Pinto Melo – SRS Legal
Ana Sofia Rendeiro – CS’Associados
Marta Robles – Squire Patton Boggs
Miguel Santos Almeida – Sérvulo & Associados
Henrique Soares Santos – EnesCabral
Pablo Torán Umbert – Ayuela Jiménez
Fabio Virzi – Cases & Lacambra
Zita Xavier de Medeiros – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A
Abreu Advogados
Addleshaw Goddard
Ambar Partners
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Augusta Abogados
Broseta Abogados
Cases & Lacambra
CCSL Advogados
CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
CMS Portugal
CS’Associados
Deloitte Legal
Dentons
Dower
Eversheds Sutherland
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Grant Thornton España
J+Legal
KPMG Abogados
Lener
Osborne Clarke
Pares
Pérez-Llorca
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Vasconcelos Advogados
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A
Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados
Gerardo Baena Rodríguez – Lener
Rui Bello da Silva – J+Legal
Alejandro Blázquez – KPMG Abogados
Jorge Carmona – Dentons
Guillermo Bueno Casanovas – Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower
Laura de la Cruz Galán – Osborne Clarke
Rodrigo Falcão Nogueira – Pérez-Llorca
Michael-Dean Fialho – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Rocío García – Squire Patton Boggs
Javier García Cueto – Ambar Partners
Joana Geada dos Santos – CS’Associados
Manuel Gómez – Squire Patton Boggs
Leila Grácio – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Rafael Lillo Felis – Broseta Abogados
Miguel Lobón Garcia – CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS
Morad Maanan Tieb – Whitewell Legal
Enrique Murillo Giménez – Addleshaw Goddard
Vicente Paramio Villellas – Dentons
João Peixe – Vasconcelos Advogados
Esther Pérez García – CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS
Diogo Pessanha – Abreu Advogados
Bojan Radovanovic – Cases & Lacambra
María Ramalle – Eversheds Sutherland
André Rei – Pares
Duarte Ribeiro Telles – Deloitte Legal
Clara Rivero – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Andreia Rodrigues Lopes – SRS Legal
Javier Rodriguez del Valle – Augusta Abogados
Héctor Suárez Martín – Watson Farley & Williams
Luis Tatay López – Grant Thornton España
Tiago Valente de Oliveira – CMS Portugal

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PRIVATE EQUITY
Addleshaw Goddard
Ambar Partners
Augusta Abogados
Cases & Lacambra
CCSL Advogados
Dentons
Dower
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Osborne Clarke
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PRIVATE EQUITY
Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados
Javier Arenas – Squire Patton Boggs
Jorge Carmona – Dentons
Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower
María De Orueta Fernández – Addleshaw Goddard
Solange Fernandes – SRS Legal
Javier García Cueto – Ambar Partners
Luis Gutierrez – Squire Patton Boggs
Jorge Martín Sainz – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
David Nava Garrido – Osborne Clarke
Román Pazos – Watson Farley & Williams
Bojan Radovanovic – Cases & Lacambra
Javier Rodriguez del Valle – Augusta Abogados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC LAW
Broseta Abogados
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CMS Portugal
CS’Associados
Dikei Abogados
Dower
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Pares
Pérez-Llorca
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados
SRS Legal
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC LAW
Gonçalo Bargado – Sérvulo & Associados
Ana Beato Barriuso – Dikei Abogados
Daniel Castro Neves – Sérvulo & Associados
Lidia Fernández – Watson Farley & Williams
Vasco Freitas da Costa – Sérvulo & Associados
José Daniel González Torres – Broseta Abogados
Cristina Lopes Curto – Pares
Ricardo Maia Magalhães – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
António Magalhães e Menezes – CMS Portugal
Débora Melo Fernandes – Pérez-Llorca
Maurício Neves – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Marta Ramalho Gomes – CS’Associados
Jesús Rueda – KPMG Abogados
Mariana Silva Marques – SRS Legal
Helena Villena – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE
Abreu Advogados
Ambar Partners
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Ashurst
Cases & Lacambra
CCSL Advogados
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
CRS Advogados
CS’Associados
Dentons
Dower
Eversheds Sutherland
KPMG Abogados
Lener
Pares
Porto Law | BMFS Advogados
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados
Vasconcelos Advogados
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE
Mariana Alves De Melo – CCSL Advogados
Gerardo Baena Rodríguez – Lener
Diogo Belard Correia – Abreu Advogados
Ignacio Cacho Tienza – Watson Farley & Williams
Carolina Cardoso Alves – CS’Associados
Natacha Clemente – Pares
Pedro Condês Tomaz – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
João de Moraes Vaz – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Felipe Ferreira – Vasconcelos Advogados
Regina Gonçalves – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
Marta González-Llera – Cases & Lacambra
Francisco Jiménez Alarcón – Dentons
Pedro João Domingos – Sérvulo & Associados
Mário Longras – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Gustavo Machado Dias – CRS Advogados
Joaquín Macías – Ashurst
Juan Moncada – Eversheds Sutherland
Fábio Nave Moreira – Porto Law | BMFS Advogados
Andrés Ponce Lorza – Eversheds Sutherland
Rui Rompante – Pares
Beatriz Ron Elizalde – KPMG Abogados
Mafalda Semedo Martins – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Beatriz Vara de Rey Campuzano – Ambar Partners

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR STARTUP
Abreu Advogados
Cases & Lacambra
ECIJA
EJASO
FILS
Metricson
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
SRS Legal

LAWYER OF THE YEAR STARTUP
Jesús Martín Botella – ECIJA
Solange Fernandes – SRS Legal
Carlos Gerpe – FILS
Jose M. Llanos Alperi – Cases & Lacambra
André Modesto Pinheiro – Abreu Advogados
Pedro Rebelo Tavares – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Maria Rodrigo – FILS
Jose Ignacio Saldarriaga – EJASO
Elena Sánchez – Metricson

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TAX
Abreu Advogados
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Ashurst
BELIM CASTILHO
Broseta Abogados
Cases & Lacambra
CCSL Advogados
CMS Portugal
CRS Advogados
CS’Associados
EY
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
KPMG Abogados
Mavens
Osborne Clarke
Pares
Pérez-Llorca
Porto Law | BMFS Advogados
PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
RocaJunyent
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Toda & Nel-lo
ZADAL

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TAX
Natacha Branquinho – CRS Advogados
José Maria Cabral Sacadura – TELLES
Tatiana Cardoso – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Miguel Nasser Casanova – Squire Patton Boggs
Luís Castilho – BELIM CASTILHO
Mario Cevallos-Zúñiga Ordóñez – Mavens
Mariana Coentro Ribeiro – CMS Portugal
Luis Cuesta – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Mireia De Pol – Toda & Nel-lo
Jorge del Castillo Golding – Cases & Lacambra
Susana A. Duarte – Abreu Advogados
Susana Estêvão Gonçalves – Pérez-Llorca
Karol Gallardo Sotero – Mavens
Ricardo García-Borregón – Ashurst
Enric Girona – Osborne Clarke
Catarina Gomes Correia – SRS Legal
Bernardo Gómez Jiménez – Broseta Abogados
Patrícia Guerra Carvalhal – Sérvulo & Associados
Pedro Leitão Da Mota – CCSL Advogados
Fábio Nave Moreira – Porto Law | BMFS Advogados
Maria Norton dos Reis – Pares
Guillermo Rodríguez – KPMG Abogados
Carlos Saldaña Alarcón de la Lastra – ZADAL
Inês Santos – PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
Sara Soares – Abreu Advogados
Martim Teixeira – CS’Associados
Pilar Vacas – RocaJunyent

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR WHITE COLLAR CRIME
Abreu Advogados
Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Ayuela Jiménez
Bufete Choclán
Castellarnau Penalistas
ECIJA
Fuster Fabra
Ospina Abogados
Pares
Sérvulo & Associados

LAWYER OF THE YEAR WHITE COLLAR CRIME
Noelia Alvarez Romera – ECIJA
Catarina Amaro Martins – Sérvulo & Associados
Beatriz Eusébio da Costa – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Rui Ferreira Antunes – Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados
José Maria Formosinho Sanchez – Abreu Advogados
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
Margarida Marques Pereira – Pares
Miguel Santos Almeida – Sérvulo & Associados
João Santos Marta – Sérvulo & Associados
Beatriz Uriarte Arreba – Ospina Abogados
Javier Velasco Almendral – Bufete Choclán
Jesús Villamor Blanco – Ayuela Jiménez

PRIVATE PRACTICE CATEGORIES

TEAM OF THE YEAR

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The law firm team is composed by very talented young lawyers able to work cohesively and face brilliantly several challenges. Thanks to the positive outcomes obtained in ambitious and complex deals, the professionals are strongly affirming themselves as key individuals in the market.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Sara Soares – Abreu Advogados

Despite the age, the professional is an experienced tax advisor, particularly skilled in handling cross-border transactions, tax litigation, and investment projects in various industries.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Rosa Espín – Ambar Partners

With 14 years of experience at leading international law firms, this lawyer is a distinguished professional whose extensive network and deep expertise are driving an innovative project in the legal sector across Spain and Continental Europe.

TEAM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Ayuela Jiménez

The arbitration team is considered one of the most technical skilled in the Iberian landscape. The lawyers have actively devised the strategy of the clients’ line of defense, not only on procedural grounds but also on the merits.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Borja Díaz-Puertollano García – RocaJunyent

The lawyer has developed a strong expertise in dispute resolution matters, especially in out-of-court settlements across diverse economic sectors. During the last 12 months he advised important companies in the Iberian market.

TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKING & FINANCE

Deloitte Legal

The under 40 professionals supervised numerous deals involving prominent clients of the market, they distinguished themselves for the technical skills and capability to handle complex issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR BANKING & FINANCE

Guillermo Crespo Gómez  – EY

The professional showcases an outstanding expertise in corporate and structured finance, advising leading financial institutions and corporations. He proved his skills handling large-scale shipping finance deals.

TEAM OF THE YEAR CAPITAL MARKETS (DEBT & EQUITY)

A&O Shearman

The law firm team has handled some of the most pivotal transactions in the sector. The professionals’ deep understanding of market dynamics, coupled with a strategic approach to complex deals, has driven significant client successes.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR CAPITAL MARKETS (DEBT & EQUITY)

Miguel Sánchez – ECIJA

The legal professional is specialized in capital markets, corporate governance, and M&A, advising both listed and private companies across various sectors, as well as top-tier investment banks.

TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY

Watson Farley & Williams

A leading firm in the energy sector, known for its comprehensive legal expertise in areas like M&A, finance, regulation, and litigation, advising energy companies on a wide range of matters. It plays a key role in the Spanish market, driving national and international investments through significant energy transactions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY

Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs

A highly skilled lawyer with over a decade of experience, recognized for his expertise in energy and regulatory law, particularly in the renewable sector. He has successfully led international projects attracting top-tier clients.

TEAM OF THE YEAR EU & COMPETITION

KPMG Abogados

The ability of the professionals in delivering strategic solutions in intricate matters underscores their role as key players in the industry, providing invaluable support to their clients in both domestic and European legal arenas.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR EU & COMPETITION

Manuel Martinho Lopes Rocha – SRS Legal

Despite the age, the professional has extensive experience in Competition and EU Law, contributing to the recognition of his department in the market. He has played a key role in significant competition cases and has focused on transposing EU directives into Portuguese law.

TEAM OF THE YEAR FINTECH

Pérez-Llorca

Over the past 12 months, the law firm has been involved in several strategic operations. Thanks to its lawyers’ expertise, the firm’s fintech practice is now regarded as one of the most reliable in the industry.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINTECH

Isabel Pinheiro Torres – Abreu Advogados

The professional, with over 10 years of experience, is specialized in financial regulatory law and financing transactions. She has coordinated important deals with clients seeking to provide its services related to crypto assets, blockchain and crowdfunding.

TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

Ambar Partners

The professionals have demonstrated exceptional skill in handling complex projects, consistently delivering innovative legal solutions. Their client-focused approach and deep industry knowledge have positioned them as trusted advisors in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

Pedro Condês Tomaz – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

The professional has demonstrated exceptional leadership in high-value infrastructure and construction projects, overseeing complex negotiations and legal solutions for major developments.

TEAM OF THE YEAR INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

CS’Associados

The legal team has demonstrated exceptional expertise in navigating complex insolvency matters, providing strategic guidance in high stakes restructuring and litigation scenarios.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

Ana Carpintero Gómez – Kepler—Karst

The professional is a skilled restructuring expert, she has played a pivotal role in high-profile insolvency and debt restructuring cases, contributing to the successful resolution of complex corporate financial challenges.

TEAM OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados

The team is composed by expert individuals already affirmed in the field; they have consistently expressed the excellence of their advisory in navigating intricate legal issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

Miguel Duarte Santos – SPS ADVOGADOS

The professional has demonstrated exceptional expertise in banking, finance, and capital markets, he has played a key role in expanding the firm’s insurance regulatory practice, securing significant new clients and leading critical governance overhauls.

TEAM OF THE YEAR IP

ELZABURU

The team has demonstrated remarkable expertise in managing complex projects across various fields, from legal advisory on international film productions to strategic guidance on AI usage and the protection of an extensive brand portfolio. The lawyers represent the highest excellence in the IP expertise.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR IP

Mariana Bernardino Ferreira – BMA – Baptista, Monteverde & Associados

The professional has demonstrated exceptional leadership and legal expertise by successfully managing complex copyright infringement and software preservation cases, securing favorable outcomes and negotiating settlements.

TEAM OF THE YEAR TMT

Travassos, Albuquerque & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados

The lawyers have been providing innovative and comprehensive legal solutions across technology, media, and telecommunications. The team has consistently delivered successful outcomes, solidifying its reputation as a leader in this field.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT

Celia Bouzas González – Bird & Bird

With over a decade of experience, the lawyer has excelled in providing legal counsel on privacy, data protection, and technology matters across several industries. In the past year, she has led key digital law projects, negotiating significant contracts related to data centers and technology licenses.

TEAM OF THE YEAR LABOUR

Augusta Abogados

The law firm has played a key role in negotiating complex labour agreements, including the first equality plan for a major company. The team’s expertise has helped clients successfully navigate intricate labour and employment issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LABOUR

Eduardo Castro Marques – Dower Law Firm

The lawyer has demonstrated exceptional leadership in labour law, managing complex legal proceedings involving collective labour agreements and employment disputes. His expertise in high-stakes cases showcases his ability to protect clients’ interests.

TEAM OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA

Eversheds Sutherland

The team has advised high profile international pharmaceutical companies demonstrating a deep knowledge of the industry and the ability to face even the most complex challenges.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA

Xavier Frías – Osborne Clarke

Despite the age, the professional is already considered a specialist in the life sciences and healthcare sector.  He has been active in several operations such as commercial transactions, trade practices and antitrust issues.

TEAM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Antas Da Cunha Ecija & Associados

The law firm team is composed by exceptional litigators, that were involved in complex cases representing the interests of strategic clients against major players.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Luis López Alonso – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo 

During the last period, the professional has been advising important clients from various sectors leading some of the most strategic cases in the Iberian market. He is highly regarded by several market players that considered him a very capable advisor.

TEAM OF THE YEAR M&A

Pérez-Llorca

The corporate team is formed by young dynamic professionals, highly appreciated by the market for their business-oriented advice and the dedication in to delivering top-tier legal solutions in complex matters.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A

Tiago Valente de Oliveira – CMS Portugal

The professional contributed invaluably to facilitating company transactions and corporate restructuring. His commitment to excellence and strategic insights are shaping the future of the practice.

TEAM OF THE YEAR M&A MID-MARKET

CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

During the last 12 months, the corporate team expressed enthusiasm and dedication, emerging through the mergers and acquisitions landscape. With an agile approach, the professionals were able to handle complex transactions for high profile companies.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A MID MARKET

Guillermo Bueno Casanovas – Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

The professional has proven to be a capable leader, contributing to the expansion project of the firm in Europe. His expertise spans a wide range of complex M&A transactions including acquisitions of shares and assets of private and listed companies.

TEAM OF THE YEAR PRIVATE EQUITY

Addleshaw Goddard

With a deep bench of specialized lawyers and a significant market presence, the law firm has advised on over €10 billion in fund structures. Thanks to an outstanding client portfolio, including top private equity funds, the law firm is undoubtedly a leader in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PRIVATE EQUITY

Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados

The lawyer has expressed her leadership in advising on innovative investments and complex cross-border transactions, particularly in search funds and venture capital. She expressed her expertise in the field solidifying the firm reputation.

TEAM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC LAW

Sérvulo & Associados

The law firm’s public law team consistently handles some of Portugal’s most complex and innovative public law projects, gaining recognition for its expertise across key sectors like healthcare, energy, and infrastructure.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC LAW

José Daniel González Torres – BROSETA

The lawyer has excelled in leading public law advisory for major infrastructure projects, his recent work includes coordinating legal strategies for high-profile clients in the public and private sectors, solidifying his reputation in urban planning, public contracts, and environmental law.

TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

Vasconcelos Advogados

The real estate team has demonstrated exceptional expertise in managing complex, cross-border transactions, playing a key role in high-value developments across Portugal. Their work covers diverse sectors from luxury hotels to large-scale residential projects.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

Francisco Jiménez Alarcón – Dentons

The professional has coordinated large-scale logistics portfolios and landmark residential developments. His role in these deals highlights his ability to navigate complex legal challenges, from negotiation to due diligence.

TEAM OF THE YEAR STARTUP

EJASO

The team of skilled lawyers offers expert advice on various transactions in the venture capital and investment sector, playing a vital role in structuring complex deals and facilitating successful outcomes for clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR STARTUP

Carlos Gerpe – FILS

The lawyer possesses extensive experience in M&A transactions and corporate matters, having assisted numerous clients. In the past year, he has successfully advised many of Spain’s leading start-ups and venture capital firms.

TEAM OF THE YEAR TAX

KPMG Abogados

The law firm’s professionals have been involved in complex tax regulations, particularly regarding EU law and its implications. Their impressive track record has positioned them as leaders in this challenging area of law.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TAX

Ricardo García-Borregón – Ashurst

The professional is well-recognized in tax planning for national and international clients. His expertise includes the tax implications of M&A, restructuring, real estate investments, NPL portfolio acquisitions, and debt refinancing.

TEAM OF THE YEAR WHITE COLLAR CRIME

Ospina Abogados

The team of dedicated lawyers focuses on delivering exceptional legal support while specializing in all aspects of criminal law. They provide extensive national and international litigation services, building a reputation as a top law firm.

BEST PRACTICE TAX FAMILY BUSINESS

Karol Gallardo Sotero – mavens

The lawyer has extensive experience advising private clients and corporations on wealth management, family businesses, and international tax planning. This year she successfully managed complex deals for family businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

BEST PRACTICE TAX ADVISORY

Carlos Saldaña Alarcón de la Lastra – ZADAL

With over a decade of experience, the lawyer has outstanding expertise in financial and tax advice, focusing on M&A, restructuring, and real estate transactions for both domestic and international clients.

BEST PRACTICE CRIMINAL LAW

Fuster-Fabra Abogados

The team is highly specialized and brings extensive experience in defending clients’ interests, while providing representation and support throughout judicial proceedings.

IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

Renault España

The in-house team, recognized for its exceptional skills, has effectively handled complex transactions and played a key role in advancing digitization initiatives for Renault Group’s central services in Spain.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

Fátima Correia da Silva – Critical TechWorks

The general counsel is well-regarded in the automotive sector for her exceptional strategic leadership and unparalleled expertise in IP and high-tech innovations, setting industry standards and encouraging innovation.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Getnet Europe

The in-house team managed multiple transactions, with particularly significant deals helping to shape the group’s strategic direction. The team consistently showcased strong business acumen and excellent technical expertise.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Francesca Spreafico – Visa

Led by the professional, the team has been highly proactive, handling diverse matters. She guided the legal department to provide exceptional support, helping the company navigate a complex, regulated market.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR HEALTHCARE, LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA

Gabriela  Camuñas Caruana –  Atrys

The general counsel and her team managed critical operations for their strategic importance. She specializes in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, with a proven record of successful transactions.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY

Lightsource bp

The in-house department works thoroughly within the company, effectively managing various legal issues related to solar projects across its broad portfolio, thanks to the lawyers’ business-oriented approach.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENERGY

Gonzalo Gómez García – CEPSA

Since recently becoming head of corporate governance, this experienced professional has successfully led his team through several significant deals, earning enthusiastic praise from his colleagues.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE

Noemí Rodríguez Alonso – HAVI

The professional plays a key role in driving change, with a strong focus on fostering a culture of compliance within the company.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

Audasa, Grupo Itínere

The in-house legal team has successfully managed a variety of strategically important transactions for the company, taking a central role in expertly coordinating all teams involved.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

João Santos Rodrigues – Gabriel A.S. Couto

An experienced head of national legal affairs with deep expertise across various areas of law, recognized for being practical and dedicated, as demonstrated in numerous complex operations.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

Miguel Cancela de Abreu – Fidelidade

The young professional, guiding his team, managed a diverse array of legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. The team successfully advised on transactions that aided the company’s evolution into a multinational organization.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

idealista

The legal department advised the company on numerous complex deals, ensuring all legal aspects were thoroughly reviewed and handled by a team of exceptional and dedicated lawyers.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TMT

Lenovo
The in-house team comprises highly experienced professionals who provide specialized legal support to the group, ensuring compliance with local laws and strengthening Lenovo’s presence in the Spanish market.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TMT

João Augusto Teixeira – Bit2Me
The professional leads Legal and Compliance team, earning recognition in Spain’s cryptoasset sector. This year, he implemented a compliance management system, positioning the company as a global regulatory leader.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM

José Miguel Viana – Accor
The legal counsel advises various business units within a prominent hospitality group by specializing in commercial law and data protection. He is recognized for his in-depth legal knowledge in driving the company’s strategic goals forward.