IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Acciona Construcción

Aena

BBVA

CaixaBank

El Corte Inglés

Grupo ACS

Grupo Visabeira

Hipoges

HP

Iberdrola

Inditex

Microsoft

Pfizer

repsol

Santander

TAP Air Portugal

Telefónica

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR

 

María Jesús Arribas – BBVA

Pablo Blanco Pérez – repsol

Óscar Calderón de Oya – CaixaBank

Asier Crespo – Microsoft

Pablo de Carvajal González – Telefónica

Adolfo Díaz Ambrona Moreno – Santander

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

Alfonso Gallego – Pfizer

Silvia Madrid – UniCredit

Santiago Martínez Garrido – Iberdrola

Jorge Muñoz – Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Alicia Muñoz Lombardía – Santander

Noelia Palacios – Hipoges

Ignacio Pereña Pinedo – Grupo ACS

Ana Piera Gomez – Acciona Construcción

Javier Ramírez Iglesias – HP

John Rigau – PepsiCo

Borja García Ruiz – Iberdrola

Luis Florencio Santa-María Pérez – El Corte Inglés

Manuela Vasconcelos Simões – TAP Air Portugal

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

 

Aena

ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal

BMW Portugal

DHL

Ford España

Mercedes-Benz España

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal

OUIGO

Porsche Ibérica

Renault

Renfe

TAP Air Portugal

Transfesa Logistics

SEAT

Stellantis

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

 

Tiago Almeida – OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal

Pablo Bolinches – Stellantis

Sébastien Coquard – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Bruno Cortes Lopes – ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal

María de los Reyes Escrig Teigeiro – Aena

Ana de Quintana – Mercedes-Benz España

Daniel Figuerola – Ferretti – DHL

Julia García Navarro – Transfesa Logistics

Isabel Gómez Calleja – Renfe

Joaquim Hortalà i Vallvé – Renfe

Carlos Menor – Renault

Teresa Minguez Diaz – Porsche Ibérica

Patricia Miranda Villar – OUIGO

Víctor Manuel Sánchez Álvarez – SEAT

Manuela Vasconcelos Simões – TAP Air Portugal

Javier Vives – Ford

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

 

4finance

Allfunds Bank

Andbank

Banco CTT

Banco Sabadell

Santander

Banco Comercial Português

Bankinter

BBVA

Bit2Me

BNP Paribas

CaixaBank

Citi

Deustche Bank

Euronext

Getnet

Hipoges

Intrum

Novo Banco

Pictet Alternative Advisors

Portugal Capital Ventures

SONAE

UniCredit

Visa

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

 

Patrícia Afonso Fonseca – Novo Banco

Teresa Almeida Mota – Bankinter

António Amaral de Medeiros – Banco Comercial Português

María Jesús Arribas – BBVA

Ángela Aso Ferrer – 4finance

Gonzalo Barettino Coloma  – Banco Sabadell

Messaoud Benabdelouahad – Pictet Alternative Advisors

Óscar Calderón de Oya – CaixaBank

João Augusto Cavalcante Teixeira – Bit2Me

Isabel Charraz – Citi

Adolfo Díaz Ambrona Moreno – Santander

Pedro Freitas Oliveira – SONAE

Pablo García Montañés – Andbank

Carlos Gardeazábal Ortiz – BNP Paribas

Silvia Madrid – UniCredit

Alicia Muñoz Lombardía – Santander

Catarina Gonçalves Oliveira – Banco CTT

Marta Oñoro – Allfunds Bank

Noelia Palacios –  Hipoges

Carlos Romero-Girón –  Santander

Francesca Spreafico – Visa

Ana Suárez Garnelo – Intrum

Paula  Viegas Rosa – Portugal Capital Ventures

Isabel Vidal – Euronext

Anna Werner – Getnet

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL

 

Alliance Healthcare Spain

Almirall

Arthrex

Atrys

Bayer

Bial Portugal

ESTEVE HEALTHCARE

Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Medical Care

Galderma

Gilead Sciences

Luz Saúde

ISDIN

MENARINI Group

Lusíadas Saúde

Novartis

Novo Nordisk Pharma

Pfizer

Roche

Siemens Healthcare

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

Uriach

ZEISS Vision

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL

 

Ana Bayó Busta – Bayer

Gabriela Camuñas Caruana – Atrys

Pedro Caridade de Freitas – APIFARMA

Pedro Correia – Lusíadas Saúde

Hugo de Almeida Pinho – Arthrex

Inês de Moura Rodrigues – ZEISS Vision

Elena Dónega – Fresenius Medical Care

João Ferreira Rebelo – Luz Saúde

Paloma Fernández-Montes – Gilead Sciences

Alfonso Gallego – Pfizer

Daniel Girona – ESTEVE HEALTHCARE

Isabel Gomes – Almirall

Azucena González Olivera – Alliance Healthcare Spain

Antonio Jódar – B. Braun Medical International

Ainhoa Madrazo Rotger – ISDIN

Jose Manuel Ramos Naveira – Novo Nordisk Pharma

Jorge Muñoz – Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Hector Ornaque – Fresenius Kabi

Elisabet Rojano-Vendrell – MENARINI Group

Zina Safer – Uriach

Sónia Mestre Valadas – Novartis

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING

 

BAT

CELSA Group

Grupo Fertiberia

Elementis Global

Fluidra

Henkel Ibérica

Huawei

IKEA

Leroy Merlin España

Bosch

Super Bock Group

Tabaqueira

The Navigator Company

Urbaser

Verallia

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING

Bernardo Abreu – IKEA

Enrique Blanco Antón – Urbaser

Fátima Correia da Silva – Elementis Global

Alejandro Garcia-Casal Anderten – Bosch

Pontus Hallengren – Henkel Ibérica

Cristina Hernández Tielas – BAT

Mercedes Lara – CELSA Group

Juan Maggio Mas – Leroy Merlin España

Maximino Montero – Fluidra

Iván Muñoz López de Carrizosa – Grupo Fertiberia

António Neto Alves – The Navigator Company

Paulo Nuno Oliveira – Super Bock Group

Beatriz Peinado Vallejo – Verallia

Carmen Ruiz Lorente – Huawei

Natália Galvão Veiga Rebelo – IKEA

Alexandra Reis – Tabaqueira

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL

 

Amazon

Carrefour Spain

Decathlon

El Corte Inglés

Farfetch

GLOVO

Grupo Dia

Huawei

IKEA

Jerónimo Martins

KIABI

L´Oréal

Lidl Portugal

MANGO

MERCADONA

Securitas Direct, part of Verisure

Uriach

Worten Portugal

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL

 

Bernardo Abreu – IKEA

Sergio Arribas Sacristán – Carrefour Spain

José Maria Azeredo – Lidl Portugal

Lia Castro e Costa – Worten Portugal

Dorothée Choussy Serzedelo – L´Oréal

Pierpaolo di Lorenzo – Amazon

Jose Luis Iglesias – Decathlon

Eugenia Jover Calvet – MANGO

Ana Kleba – Lidl Portugal

Carlos Martins Ferreira – Jerónimo Martins

Patricio Morenés Hoyos – Grupo Dia

Carmen Ruiz Lorente – Huawei

Natália Galvão Veiga Rebelo – IKEA

Ursula Rodriguez Robles – KIABI

Juan Riego Vila – Carrefour Spain

Rosa Rodriguez Rico – Securitas Direct, part of Verisure

Zina Safer – Uriach

Luis Florencio Santa-María Pérez – El Corte Inglés

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY

 

ACCIONA Energía

Atrys

EDP España

Enagás Renovable

Endesa

Endesa Portugal

Galp

Greenvolt Group

Vendap

Iberdrola

Lightsource bp

Moeve

Naturgy

Recurrent Energy

REN

repsol

Solarig

Statkraft

Técnicas Reunidas

 

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENERGY

 

Borja Acha Besga – Endesa

Antonio Adami – Recurrent Energy

Marta Almeida Afonso – REN

Andreia Avelino – Vendap

Pablo Blanco Pérez – repsol

Marta Castro – Galp

Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España

Manuel García Cobaleda – Naturgy

Borja García Ruiz – Iberdrola

Alma Gómez Valdés – Técnicas Reunidas

Sara Gonçalves – Endesa Portugal

Yolanda Herrán Azanza – ACCIONA Energía

Alicia Juristo – Enagás Renovable

Regina Madrazo – Moeve

Santiago Martínez Garrido – Iberdrola

Fernando  Reina – Lightsource bp

Raquel Rocha – Greenvolt Group

Pepe Téllez Menchén – Moeve

Virginia Beltramini – Moeve

Diego Trillo – Enagás Renovable

Helena Yperlaan Blajé – Statkraft

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

 

Clever Advertising

Atlético de Madrid

FC Barcelona

Impresa

LALIGA

Real Madrid C.F.

Solverde Casinos & Hotels

The Walt Disney Company

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

 

Alvaro Gil Baquero – Atlético de Madrid

María José López Lorenzo – LALIGA

Bernardo Lacerda – Solverde Casinos & Hotels

José Manuel Maza – Real Madrid C.F.

Pere Lluís Mellado – FC Barcelona

Alberto Simões – Clever Advertising

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN

 

BIMBA Y LOLA

Camper

Desigual

El Corte Inglés

Inditex

KIABI

Loewe

MANGO

Porsche Ibérica

Puig

Zara

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN

 

Esteban Buldú Freixa – Camper

Carolina Fabregat – Puig

Eugenia Jover Calvet – MANGO

Jaime López de Villarreal – Loewe

Teresa Minguez Diaz – Porsche Ibérica

Javier Monteoliva – Inditex

Ursula Reyes Rodriguez Robles – KIABI

Oliver Ribera – Desigual

Luis Florencio Santa-María Pérez – El Corte Inglés

Guillermo Zulueta – BIMBA Y LOLA

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE

Campofrio Food Group

DANONE

González Byass

Grupo Dia

Grupo Osborne

J. García Carrión

Jerónimo Martins

Lactalis Group

Mahou San Miguel

McDonald’s

Mondeléz International

Nestlé

PepsiCo

Pernod Ricard

Suntory Global Spirits

The HEINEKEN Company

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE

 

Almudena Benjumea – Alsea Europa

Pino Bermúdez – Suntory Global Spirits

Francesc Casajuana Cuscó – DANONE

Clara Cerdán Molina – J. García Carrión

María Cobián – Lactalis Group

Marta García Alba – Campofrio Food Group

Fernando Gonçalves – Jerónimo Martins

Alejandra Hernandez Revilla – Mcdonald´s Spain

Adela Lario Rivas – Grupo Osborne

María Leis Mayán – Pernod Ricard

Sonia López-Ortum Collado – Mondeléz International

Beatriz Martínez-Falero García – Mahou San Miguel

Rita Mendes de Oliveira – Mcdonald´s Portugal

Ignacio Mendoza – The HEINEKEN Company

Patricio Morenés Hoyos – Grupo Dia

Carmen Neira – PepsiCo

Silvia Pellicer – Agrolimen

John Rigau – PepsiCo

Luis Rodrigues – Nestlé

María Romero García-Delgado – González Byass

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

 

Acerinox

Aena

Audasa, Grupo Itínere

Abertis Infraestructuras

Abertis

Acciona Construcción

CEMEX

COSENTINO

dst group

Ferrovial

Globalvia

Grupo ACS

Grupo Visabeira

Grupo ITINERE

José de Mello

Martifer Group

Mota-Engil

Propav Infraestructuras

Sacyr

Técnicas Reunidas

Vendap

VINCI Energies Portugal

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

 

Alfonso Aguirre Diaz-Guardamino – Sacyr

Andreia Avelino – Vendap

Cameron Beverley – Mota-Engil

Teresa Carvalho de Oliveira – VINCI Energies Portugal

Cristina Castro Vela – Aena

Jorge Cuervo Vela – COSENTINO

María de los Reyes Escrig Teigeiro – Aena

Santiago del Pino Aguilera – Grupo ITINERE

Fernando Díaz Barco – Sacyr

Paloma Fernández-Montes – CEMEX

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

Alberto Ferrández Barturen – Celeo Concesiones e Inversiones

Alma Gómez Valdés – Técnicas Reunidas

Sergio Hormigos – Globalvia

Alexander Kolb – Acerinox

Marcos Felipe Macedo – Propav Infraestructuras

Gemma Magre – Abertis

Geerte Hesen – Ferrovial

Ignacio Pereña Pinedo – Grupo ACS

Ana Piera Gomez – Acciona Construcción

Leonor Sampaio Santos – José de Mello

Inês Filipa Serra – Martifer Group

Daniel Ventin – Abertis Infraestructuras

Vanessa Villamor  Labandeira – Audasa, Grupo Itínere

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

 

Allianz Partners

ASISA

AXA

AXA XL

bolttech

Fidelidade

Generali

Liberty Mutual Surety

Linea Directa Aseguradora

MAPFRE

Marsh McLennan

TIREA

VidaCaixa

Zurich Santander Insurance America

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

 

Jose Miguel Alcolea Cantos – MAPFRE

Telma Candeias  – bolttech

David de la Cueva Méndez – Marsh McLennan

Mario de la Fuente – TIREA

Vladimir de Saint André – AXA XL

Elia Esteban García-Aboal – ASISA

Charo Fernández-Ramos Oca – Generali

Pablo González Schwitters – Linea Directa Aseguradora

Isabel Lage – Fidelidade

Pablo Pernia Martin – VidaCaixa

Joaquín Pons Maicas – Zurich Santander Insurance America

Javier Sastre-Estevez del Gallego – Liberty Mutual Surety

Nuria Sobrino Lajo – Allianz Partners

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

 

Accor

Azora

Alting Grupo Inmobiliario

Castellana Properties

Distrito Castellana Norte

dst group

Essendi

Hipoges

Grupo Casais

Grupo Visabeira

LandCo

metrovacesa

Realia Business

Renta Corporación

Solvia Inmobiliaria

TM Grupo Inmobiliario

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

 

Marjorie Colas – Essendi

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

Pablo Galvache Pina – Distrito Castellana Norte

Mariana Garcia Fernandez de Mesa – Accor

Manuel Luis Gonçalves – Grupo Casais

Pilar Martin Bolea – metrovacesa

Almudena Moreno Herrero – Realia Business

Noelia Palacios – Hipoges

Silvia Paternain – Azora

Cristina Pijoan Turanzas – Renta Corporación

Vanessa Rubiras Valenzuela – Alting Grupo Inmobiliario

Javier Somoza – LandCo

Raquel Uroz Rodríguez – Solvia Inmobiliaria

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY

 

Accenture

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD

ANV

Applus+

BIP

CLECE

Hipoges

Idealista

Indra

Novabase

Securitas Direct, part of Verisure

Servinform

SONAE

Unisys

Urbaser

Vendap

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY

 

Eva Argilés – Applus+

Andreia Avelino – Vendap

Lodovico Bianchi Di Giulio – BIP

Enrique Blanco Antón – Urbaser

Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase

Victoria Bujalance Vigara – ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD

Belen Dominguez Domech – Urbaser

Pedro Freitas Oliveira – SONAE

Lamberto Fresnillo Lobo – CLECE

Nieves García  – Accenture

Marta García Rodríguez – Unisys

Virginia González Carcedo – Accenture

Jochi Jiménez – ANV

Patricia Montoro – Indra

Noelia Palacios –  Hipoges

Rosa Rodríguez Rico – Securitas Direct, part of Verisure

Joao Frederico Taborda – Indra

Juan Venegas – Servinform

Andrea Viale – idealista

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH & TELECOM

 

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD

Betclic

Bit2Me

Bloq.it

BT España

Cloudflare

Dell Technologies

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hispasat

HP

Huawei

IberPay

IBM

Indra

Lenovo

MASORANGE

Microsoft

Minsait

Nokia

Novabase

OLX

Oracle

Salesforce

Samsung Electronics

Siemens

Telefónica

Tesla

TIREA

Vodafone

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH & TELECOM

 

José Luis Blanco – IberPay

Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase

Maria Victoria Bujalance Vigara – ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD

João Augusto Cavalcante Teixeira – Bit2Me

Sofia Calado – Cloudflare

Asier Crespo – Microsoft

Tiago da Mota – Betclic

Pablo de Carvajal González – Telefónica

Mario de la Fuente – TIREA

Manuel Delgado – Dell Technologies

Maria Echeverria-Torres – Nokia

João Fachana – Bloq.it

Javier Folguera – Hispasat

Jose Luis Garces – BT España

Ana Gómez Ruiz – Amadeus

Luís Graça Rodrigues – Minsait

Juan Luis Delgado – MASORANGE

Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia – IBM

Álvaro Martínez Crespo – Telefónica

Patricia Montoro – Indra

Fernando Ortega – Siemens

José Ortiz Martinez – Vodafone

Adriano  Peloso  – Lenovo

Lidia Peyrona – IBM

Javier Ramírez Iglesias – HP

Miguel Romera Marroquín – Vodafone

Carmen Ruiz Lorente – Huawei

Joana Simões Ferreira – Oracle

Joao Frederico Taborda  – Indra

Ana Valdivieso – Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Paloma Moura – OLX

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR PUBLISHING & MEDIA

 

Facebook

Grupo Planeta

Impresa

Mediaset España

MOGAMBO PRODUCTIONS

Paramount

Secuoya Content Group

Unidad Editorial

Vocento

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR PUBLISHING & MEDIA

 

Cecilia Álvarez – Facebook

Lidia Barrera – Unidad Editorial

Carlos Campos Pazos – Vocento

Luis Elias – Grupo Planeta

Teresa González Ercoreca – Paramount

Carlos López Martín de Blas – Secuoya Content Group

Mónica Martínez Marqués – Mediaset España

Carlos Segovia Martín – MOGAMBO PRODUCTIONS

 

INHOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR IT SERVICES

 

Amadeus

Dell Technologies

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM

Indra

Lenovo

Microsoft

Minsait

Nokia

Novabase

Oracle

 

INHOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR IT SERVICES

 

Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase

Asier Crespo – Microsoft

Manuel Delgado – Dell Technologies

Maria Echeverria-Torres – Nokia

Luís Graça Rodrigues – Minsait

Ana Gomez Ruiz – Amadeus

Patricia Montoro – Indra

Adriano Peloso – Lenovo

Lidia Peyrona – IBM

Joana Simões Ferreira – Oracle

Joao Frederico Taborda – Indra

Ana Valdivieso – Hewlett Packard Enterprise

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM

 

Accor

Amadeus

Essendi

Grupo Visabeira

Melia Hotels International

Mercan Capital Portugal

Minor Hotels

OUIGO España

Parques Reunidos

Solverde Casinos & Hotels

TAP Air Portugal

W2M WORLD2MEET

 

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM

 

Cristina Carro Werner – Parques Reunidos

Marjorie Colas – Essendi

Inês Costa Moura  – Mercan Capital Portugal

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

Fernando Forteza de la Fuente – W2M WORLD2MEET

Mariana Garcia Fernandez de Mesa – Accor

Ana Gomez Ruiz – Amadeus

Diana Kraft – Amadeus

Bernardo Lacerda – Solverde Casinos & Hotels

Patricia Miranda Villar – OUIGO España

Inês Moser – Minor Hotels

Mariano Pérez de Cáceres – Melia Hotels International

Manuela Vasconcelos Simões – TAP Air Portugal

 

 

 

 

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR in collaboration with Baker McKenzie

Iberdrola

The well-known Spanish company demonstrated exceptional leadership and resilience, showcasing an outstanding commitment to advancing sustainable initiatives. The team also unveiled a strategic joint venture to develop and operate data centres in Spain, the largest binding agreement of its kind in Europe between an energy company and a technology infrastructure developer.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR in collaboration with Baker McKenzie

Ignacio Pereña Pinedo – Grupo ACS

The newly appointed legal expert, recognized for a progressive mindset and extensive experience, is in a strong position to enhance the group’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

INTERNATIONAL IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR

Javier Ramirez Iglesias – HP

An internationally minded legal leader whose expertise bridges technology, governance, and cross-border compliance, enabling global consistency within a leading multinational company.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs

Porsche Ibérica

A high-performing legal department, recognized for its precision, efficiency, and excellence in navigating complex commercial, regulatory, and technological challenges across the automotive sector.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs

Carlos Menor – Renault

The professional plays a key role in leading major restructuring and compliance initiatives for a global automotive manufacturer. His pragmatic and adaptable leadership has been pivotal in maintaining legal consistency during a period of significant transformation.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKS

Santander

The legal team exemplifies excellence in navigating financial regulation, corporate governance, and complex transactions, supporting the bank’s international growth and digital transformation.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR BANKS

Óscar Calderón de Oya – CaixaBank

The professional is distinguished by strategic insight and deep expertise in banking regulation, skillfully navigating complex legal frameworks within a major banking group while ensuring business agility and the highest standards of business agility.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS in collaboration with Becker & Poliakoff

Intrum

The team possesses deep expertise in credit management and regulatory frameworks, providing strategic, business-driven counsel that supports complex portfolio transactions and cross-border operations, while strengthening growth across an evolving financial landscape.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS in collaboration with Becker & Poliakoff

Anna Werner – Getnet

The professional manages cross-border legal and regulatory matters for a fast-growing fintech, leveraging sharp compliance and risk insight to strengthen the company’s legal foundation amid rapid digital evolution.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL in collaboration with ORBCOM

ISDIN

The legal department combines deep scientific understanding with legal rigour, fostering innovation, intellectual property protection, and compliance within the skincare industry.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL in collaboration with ORBCOM

Isabel Gomes – Almirall

With 25 years of experience, the lawyer advises a major biopharmaceutical company across Southern Europe on legal strategy, negotiation, risk management, complex litigation, and compliance. She is recognized for a balanced approach that blends technical skills with strategic vision in a highly regulated environment.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING in collaboration with Baptista Monteverde & Associados

Urbaser
Demonstrating both legal acumen and business awareness, the multidisciplinary legal team navigated a complex regulatory environment, addressing challenges with precision and leading multiple strategic initiatives.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING in collaboration with Baptista Monteverde & Associados

Pontus Hallengren – Henkel Ibérica

An experienced in-house professional drives strategic legal initiatives across consumer goods operations, combining regulatory expertise with commercial insight to support innovation, governance, and sustainable growth.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Lidl Portugal

The legal team is for its strong business partnership and swift adaptability, ensuring compliance and operational resilience in a fast-evolving retail landscape.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Patricio Morenés Hoyos – Grupo Dia

He brings strategic clarity and commercial acumen to one of the region’s largest retail groups. His guidance is significant in navigating legal challenges, compliance, and expansion in a highly competitive market.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FASHION RETAIL

MANGO

A creative and business-savvy legal team that masterfully balances brand protection, digital growth, and global compliance, ensuring that innovation and design excellence are matched by legal precision.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY in collaboration with Watson Farley & Williams

Moeve

An outstanding legal team steering the company’s energy transition, combining deep regulatory expertise with the capability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects with precision.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENERGY in collaboration with Watson Farley & Williams

Pablo Blanco Pérez – repsol

The professional has demonstrated outstanding leadership in managing complex legal challenges within the energy sector, successfully supporting major deals and advancing the company’s broader sustainability and transition goals.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

Atlético de Madrid

A dynamic and forward-thinking team that protects the club’s interests across media and commercial ventures. The team delivers agile, strategic solutions in player contracts, sponsorships, and global partnerships, while driving innovation within the modern sports industry.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

María José López Lorenzo – LALIGA

A visionary legal professional who has strengthened governance, media rights, and compliance within one of Europe’s most influential sports organizations, ensuring integrity and innovation across all operations.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Loewe

Through its proactive approach and forward-looking ability to anticipate challenges, the legal department has evolved into a trusted partner, guiding the company through complexity while enabling strategic expansion.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Guillermo Zulueta – BIMBA Y LOLA

A distinguished professional in the fashion industry, recognized for dynamic expertise, dedicated leadership, and a strong record of success.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE in collaboration with Eversheds Sutherland

Mahou San Miguel

The team has become a trusted strategic partner withing the company, guiding its evolution through complex commercial, distribution, and sustainability frameworks with cohesion and foresight.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE in collaboration with Eversheds Sutherland

Ignacio Mendoza – The HEINEKEN Company

A strategic and business-oriented lawyer is recognized for enhancing legal efficiency, compliance, and sustainability within a global beverage company’s operation across multiple markets.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS in collaboration with Baker McKenzie

COSENTINO

A multidisciplinary legal team is distinguished by its expertise in large-scale projects, driving corporate transformation and international expansion through innovative technical and legal strategies.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS in collaboration with Baker McKenzie

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

The professional, with a forward-looking and pragmatic legal approach, has played a decisive role in guiding complex infrastructure projects and cross-border operations. She has transformed the legal function into a cohesive force aligned with the company’s international growth strategy.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

Fidelidade

This accomplished legal department stands out for redefining governance and compliance structures while strengthening client trust and operational excellence across a regulated industry.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INSURANCE

Pablo Pernía – VidaCaixa

An experienced professional whose guidance in legal matters enhances risk management, governance, and innovation within a top life and pension provider.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

Accor

A dynamic and forward-looking legal team expertly manages transactions, fund structuring, and ESG initiatives, supporting growth and innovation within the evolving real estate landscape.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE

Pilar Martin Bolea – metrovacesa

The professional, with a sharp understanding of market dynamics and real estate structuring, manages major transactions and asset developments with precision and agility, integrating strategic insight and pragmatic vision to ensure long-term business resilience.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY

idealista

The legal team is composed of dedicated and skilled lawyers who have expertly managed numerous significant operations this year.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY

Andreia Avelino – Vendap

She oversees complex and high-impact matters, including mergers, large-scale contract restructuring, and the design of forward-thinking legal frameworks that drive innovation and efficiency.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH & TELECOM in collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Vodafone

A results-driven legal team that manages complex regulatory, privacy, and competition matters, ensuring strategic alignment between technological innovation and global compliance standards.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH & TELECOM in collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Asier Crespo – Microsoft

The professional leads one of the most complex legal and regulatory portfolios in the technology and telecoms sector, shaping policy and compliance strategies that foster innovation and digital trust.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR PUBLISHING & MEDIA

Secuoya Content Group

The legal department blends creativity with precision, providing guidance on content production, intellectual property, and digital distribution while leveraging deep knowledge of media law and global operations.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR PUBLISHING & MEDIA

Teresa González Ercoreca – Paramount

A recognized professional in the audiovisual and digital-media space, she integrates legal proficiency with strategic business acumen to drive effective results. His strategic approach accelerates platform growth and cross-border opportunities within a dynamic media ecosystem.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR IT SERVICES in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs

Nokia

The legal team demonstrates expertise in handling complex transactions and complex deals. With a combination of innovative thinking, digital proficiency, and strong business insight, they deliver customized and effective solutions.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR IT SERVICES in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs

Patricia Montoro – Indra

Drawing on her expertise in commercial and corporate law, M&A, contracting, and corporate finance, she navigates complex legal challenges while effectively overseeing her team’s operations in a dynamic economic environment.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Amadeus

A highly skilled legal team is recognized for guiding regulatory, digital, and contractual strategies that enable sustainable growth and technological leadership in the global travel industry.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM in collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Mariano Pérez de Cáceres – Melia Hotels International

The professional advises a world-renowned hospitality group on its digital and sustainable transformation, strengthening resilience and regulatory excellence across global operations.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Clara Cerdán Molina – GARCIA-CARRION

With over 15 years of professional experience, she was recently appointed General Counsel at a one of the leading food and beverage company in Spain. She also serves as a founding member of Women in a Legal World, where she champions values of consistency, collaboration and professional rigor.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER40 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Vicente Ortuño Martinez – Omni Bridgeway

With extensive experience and strong business acumen, the professional, serving as Global Head of Tax, leads the tax functions, overseeing multiple strategic operations and ensuring compliance across diverse practices.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER40 FINTECH

João Augusto Teixeira – Bit2Me

Leading the legal and compliance team, the professional has gained prominence in Spain’s crypto-asset sector. This year, his leadership enabled the team to execute major strategic operations, enhancing its standing in regulatory compliance both in Europe and globally.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER40 INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS

Vanessa Villamor Labandeira – Audasa, Grupo Itínere

The lawyer demonstrates strong leadership and legal expertise in the infrastructure sector, effectively managing complex, high-stakes challenges. Her proactive approach to risk management protects the company’s financial and operational interests.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER40 TECHNOLOGY

Victoria Bujalance Vigara – ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD

Drawing on her extensive experience, she leads the group’s legal services and oversees significant deals for a leading engineering company that delivers reliable and agile solutions to some of the world’s most innovative technologies.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER40 INSURANCE

Leticia Lapuente Suanzes – ASISA

Over the past 12 months, the professional has led the legal management of healthcare professional agreements across the Group’s hospital network, spanning a broad range of medical specialties. Her commitment and operational efficiency ensure the seamless execution of projects and the achievement of strategic objectives.