IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR
Aena
Banco Santander
El Corte Inglés
Grupo Visabeira
HP
Iberdrola
Indetex
Intrum
TAP Air Portugal
Stellantis
Telefónica

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR
Pablo Bolinches – Stellantis
Pablo de Carvajal González – Telefónica
Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira
Alfonso Gallego – Pfizer
Borja García Ruiz – Iberdrola
Silvia Madrid – UniCredit
Noelia Palacios Melle – Intrum
Javier Ramírez Iglesias – HP
John Rigau – PepsiCo
Carlos Sanz Mallo – El Corte Inglés
Manuela Vasconcelos Simões – TAP Air Portugal

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT
Aena
Ford
Mercedes Benz España
OUIGO
Renault
Transfesa
OGMA-Indústria Aeronáuticade Portugal
Porsche
Seat
Stellantis
TAP Air Portugal

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT
Pablo Bolinches – Stellantis
Cristina Castro Vela – Aena
María de los Reyes Escrig Teigeiro – Aena
Julia García Navarro – Transfesa
Carlos Menor Gomez – Renault
Teresa Mínguez Díaz – Porsche
Patricia Miranda Villar – OUIGO
Ana Prado Blanco – Mercedes Benz España
Víctor Manuel Sánchez – Seat
Manuela Vasconcelos Simões – TAP Air Portugal
Tiago Vinícius de Almeida – OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal
Javier Vives – Ford

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Banco Santander
BNP Paribas
Intrum
Novo Banco
Pictet Alternative Advisors
SONAE
UniCredit
Visa

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Patrícia Afonso Fonseca – Novo Banco
Isabel Charraz – Citi
Messaoud Benabdelouahad – Pictet Alternative Advisors
Pedro Freitas Oliveira – SONAE
Carlos Gardeazábal Ortiz – BNP Paribas
Silvia Madrid – UniCredit
Noelia Palacios Melle – Intrum
Francesca Spreafico – Visa

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL
Atrys
Bayer Hispania
ESTEVE HEALTHCARE
Fresenius Kabi
Gilead
Menarini
Novartis
Pfizer
Uriach

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL
Pablo Bassols – Fresenius Kabi
Ana Bayó Busta – Bayer Hispania
Gabriela Camuñas Caruana – Atrys
Alfonso Gallego – Pfizer
Daniel Girona Campillo – ESTEVE HEALTHCARE
Jorge Muñoz – Gilead
Leonor Pissarra – Novartis
Elisabet Rojano-Vendrell – Menarini
Zina Safer – Uriach

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING
BAT
Fluidra
Ikea
Bosch
Tabaqueira
Verallia

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING
Andrés Botella – Fluidra
Alejandro García-Casal – Bosch
Cristina Hernández Tielas – BAT
Beatriz Peinado Vallejo – Verallia
Natália Rebelo – Ikea
Alexandra Reis – Tabaqueira

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL
Amazon
Carrefour Spain
Decathlon
El Corte Inglés
Grupo Dia
Ikea
MERCADONA
Uriach

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL
Pierpaolo di Lorenzo – Amazon
Jose Luis Iglesias – Decathlon
Patricio Morenés Hoyos – Grupo Dia
Natália Rebelo – Ikea
Juan Riego – Carrefour Spain
Zina Safer – Uriach
Carlos Sanz Mallo – El Corte Inglés

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY
ACCIONA Energía
Cepsa
EDP España
Enagas
Endesa
GALP
Iberdrola
Recurrent Energy
Repsol
Statkraft

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENERGY
Borja Acha Besga – Endesa
Antonio Adami – Recurrent Energy
Pablo Blanco Pérez – Repsol
Marta Castro – GALP
Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España
Jörg Christian Häring – Cepsa
Santiago Martínez Garrido – Iberdrola
Diego Trillo – Enagas
Helena Yperlaan Blajé – Statkraft

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN
Bimba y Lola
Camper
Desigual
El Corte Inglés
Inditex

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN
Esteban Buldú Freixa – Camper
Javier Monteoliva – Inditex
Oliver Ribera Gil – Desigual
Carlos Sanz Mallo – El Corte Inglés
Guillermo Zulueta – Bimba y Lola

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE
DANONE
Grupo Dia
Grupo Lactalis
Mahou San Miguel
Nestlé
PepsiCo
Pernod Ricard España
The HEINEKEN Company

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FOOD & BEVERAGE
Ana Patrícia Carvalho – Nestlé
Francesc Casajuana Cuscó – DANONE
María Cobián – Grupo Lactalis
Beatriz Martínez Falero – Mahou San Miguel
Ignacio Mendoza – The HEINEKEN Company
Patricio Morenés Hoyos – Grupo Dia
John Rigau – PepsiCo
Luís Rodrígues – Nestlé

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS
Acciona Construcción
Ferrovial
Grupo Visabeira
Itinere
Propav Infraestructuras
Sacyr

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS
Alfonso Aguirre Diaz-Guardamino – Sacyr
Santiago del Pino Aguilera – Itinere
Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira
Marcos Felipe Macedo – Propav Infraestructuras
Santiago Ortiz Vaamonde – Ferrovial
Ana Piera Gómez – Acciona Construcción

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INSURANCE
Allianz Partners
AXA
Fidelidade
Generali
MAPFRE
TIREA

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INSURANCE
Alfonso Bujanda Castillo – Generali
Ángel Luis Dávila Bermejo – MAPFRE
Mario de la Fuente – TIREA
Rodrigo Fuentes – AXA
Isabel Lage – Fidelidade – Companhia de Seguros
Nuria Sobrino Lajo – Allianz Partners

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE
AccorInvest
Alting Grupo Inmobiliario
CASAIS
HAYA Real Estate
idealista

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TEAM REAL ESTATE
Marjorie Colas – AccorInvest
Manuel Luis Gonçalves – CASAIS
Vanessa Rubiras Valenzuela – Alting Grupo Inmobiliario
Ana Suárez Garnelo – HAYA Real Estate
Andrea Viale – idealista

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY
Accenture
ANV
Applus+
Idealista
Indra Sistemas Tecnologías de la Información
Novabase
SONAE

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY
Eva Argilés – Applus+
Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase
Belen Dominguez Domech – Indra Sistemas Tecnologías de la Información
Pedro Freitas Oliveira – SONAE
Jochi Jiménez – ANV
Joana Pinto – Accenture
Andrea Viale – Idealista

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TMT
Facebook
Hispasat
Huawei
Indra Sistemas Tecnologías de la Información
Microsoft
Novabase
Salesforce
Secuoya Content Group
Telefónica

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TMT
Cecilia Álvarez – Facebook
Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase
Lucía Conde – Huawei
Asier Crespo – Microsoft
Pablo de Carvajal González – Telefónica
Belen Dominguez Domech – Indra Sistemas Tecnologías de la Información
Javier Folguera – Hispasat
Carlos López Martín de Blas – Secuoya Content Group
Ana Seoane – Salesforce

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH
Bit2Me
Critical TechWorks
Dell
HP
Huawei
IBM
Nokia
Samsung Electronics

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH
João Augusto Cavalcante Teixeira – Bit2Me
Lucía Conde – Huawei
Fátima Correia da Silva – Critical TechWorks
Tiago da Mota – Samsung Electronics
Manuel Delgado – Dell
Maria Echeverria-Torres – Nokia
Lidia Peyrona – IBM
Javier Ramírez Iglesias – HP

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM
Accor
Amadeus
Melia Hotels International
OUIGO España
Solverde, Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos da Costa Verde
W2M WORLD2MEET

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM
Fernando Forteza de la Fuente – W2M WORLD2MEET
Mariana García Fernández de Mesa – Accor
Diana Kraft – Amadeus
Bernardo Lacerda – Solverde, Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos da Costa Verde
Patricia Miranda Villar – OUIGO España
Mariano Pérez de Cáceres – Melia Hotels International

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

HP

The In-House team is widely acknowledged as exceptionally qualified within the industry, with its lawyers having successfully managed numerous high-profile international corporate operations, consistently delivering outstanding results.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Pablo de Carvajal González – Telefónica

Over the past twelve months, the general counsel has steered their team through numerous significant deals, earning recognition as an industry leader in a highly regulated field with substantial legal ramifications.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Teresa Minguez Diaz – Porsche Ibérica

She is the chief legal, compliance and data protection officer of the well-known automotive brand. She’s ACC’s representative in Spain and a member of the Legal Committee of the World Compliance Association. She has written numerous articles and lectured on legal topics mainly related to Corporate Governance, Compliance and Innovation in the legal area.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Aena

The legal team exemplified seamless integration between legal expertise and business imperatives in a heavily regulated market. They adeptly handled a wide range of issues, with one of the most notable being the allocation of security services for over fifty airports.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Carlos Menor Gomez – Renault

The legal director and compliance officer of the French multinational in the Iberian market is a highly respected figure within the In-house community, consistently earning accolades from colleagues for his professionalism and exceptional expertise.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS – In collaboration with EQS

Visa

The team was very active in the last year, managing several matters on the most various topics. One of the most important projects, both on the economic and on the legal side, was the agreement between the multinational and an important public transportation company to permit contactless payments for the users.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS – In collaboration with EQS

Noelia Palacios Melle – Intrum

The young general counsel, leading her team, managed multitude of legal matters in the past year. These included significant acquisitions in the Spanish market and a successful exit from a Latin American country. The most economically significant transaction involved the acquisition of non-performing loans valued at several billion euros.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL – In collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Novartis

The team has demonstrated remarkable capability through their exceptional performance in the recent period, playing a pivotal role in the company’s success within a well-structured market.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL – In collaboration with CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS

Ana Bayó Busta – Bayer Hispania

She is a cornerstone of the In-house community, boasting a strong reputation and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Her peers have expressed enthusiastic praise for her work over the past year.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Fluidra

The team skillfully oversaw multiple acquisitions, enabling the group’s expansion into various European countries. Additionally, they adeptly managed the corporate restructuring resulting from some of these acquisitions, achieving success through their in-house efforts.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR CONSUMER GOODS & MANUFACTURING – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Alexandra Reis – Tabaqueira

She possesses extensive expertise in litigation matters, honed through her involvement in numerous disputes. Under her leadership, the legal department provided exemplary guidance to the company in navigating a highly regulated market.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Grupo Dia

The In-house team spearheaded a multitude of transactions, with one of the most pivotal ones significantly shaping the group’s strategic direction. The department played a central role in structuring the transaction and skillfully coordinated all teams involved.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR E-COMMERCE & RETAIL – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Natália Galvão Veiga Rebelo – IKEA

As a key member of a prominent multinational corporation in the consumer market, she played a pivotal role in crafting the international strategies for her group’s operations in Portugal. Her efforts encompassed compliance with both Portuguese law and the group’s ESG objectives.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR ENERGY – In collaboration with Ambar Partners

Iberdrola

The team supervised the issuance of a half-billion-euro green bond loan designated for the construction and development of an offshore wind farm in a European country. This project is poised to have a substantial impact on the decarbonization of energy production in the region.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR ENERGY – In collaboration with Ambar Partners

Jörg Christian Häring – Cepsa

The general counsel has been the driving force behind the consolidation of Assurance and Legal into a unified entity within the company. This initiative has successfully cultivated synergies between the two functions, resulting in the formation of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary team capable of delivering higher-quality advice to the business.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

El Corte Inglés

The In-house legal team oversaw a multitude of strategically significant transactions for the corporation. According to market opinion, the lawyers exhibit a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a pragmatic approach.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR FASHION, LUXURY, DESIGN – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Oliver Ribera Gil – Desigual

The general counsel has effectively managed intricate and sophisticated cases, earning the admiration of colleagues. His approach, characterized by responsiveness and a keen business orientation, is highly valued.

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

PepsiCo

The In-house department is formed by a dynamic group of lawyers, capable to manage complex operations. The team has proven a depth knowledge of the business and outstanding technical skills always in the interests of the company needs.

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

María Cobián – Grupo Lactalis

Over the past year, the general counsel, at the helm of her team, has overseen a several matters in a highly regulated Spanish market. One of the pivotal tasks they managed was the defense in a proceeding of utmost significance for the group.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Propav Infraestructuras

The In-house legal team overviewed the establishment of the international Holding Company and structuring of the new EPC / Infrastructure international Business. The issue involved assessing several applicable laws as well as working through corporate registrations in several countries.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONS – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Isabel Fernandes – Grupo Visabeira

The professional stands out as one of the most influential figures in the Iberian In-house market, renowned for the demonstrated technical expertise and adept management skills, which have been showcased in numerous intricate operations.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR INSURANCE – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Isabel Lage – Fidelidade

With her team, she structured an important acquisition of the largest development project in Portugal and supported the definition of the bidding strategy. She has been also engaged in the negotiations and final drafting of all the contracts, some particularly complex due to specific matters.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

AccorInvest

Of the numerous matters overseen by the team, the most economically significant was the acquisition of a hotel in Portugal, with a valuation nearing one hundred million euros.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR REAL ESTATE – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Andrea Viale – idealista

During the recent period, the professional coordinated the legal team advising the company about complex acquisitions deals. Thanks to the remarkable results as a lawyer and team leader she has become a key figure in the In-house field.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Accenture

The In-house department operates comprehensively within the company’s activities, adeptly handling a diverse spectrum of legal matters. Their capabilities extend from internal concerns, such as employment and local policies, to the intricate world of IP/TMT operations.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR SERVICES & CONSULTANCY – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Rita Branquinho Lobo – Novabase

The general counsel spearheaded an arbitration procedure against the buyer in an M&A transaction. Thanks to her legal acumen and effective relationship management, the arbitration was successfully resolved.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TMT – In collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Salesforce

The lawyers have a diverse professional background, ranging from leading international tech companies to the digital law departments of international law firms and of a Big 4 company, allows them to understand the underlying technological issues that are fundamental to provide an effective and practical advice to the stakeholders in this “Big tech” company.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TMT – In collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Belen Dominguez Domech – Indra Sistemas Tecnologías de la Información

Her work is widely acknowledged as highly innovative in a landscape characterized by constantly evolving legislation. With many different matters she has dealt with, she’s a very strong representation of who an In-house lawyer should be in the TMT.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH – In collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Nokia

The Team of the Finnic high-tech multinational led an operation of M&A with another big player on the market that will provide software solutions in a fully integrated range to the customers.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR HIGH TECH – In collaboration with Abreu Advogados

Fátima Correia da Silva – Critical TechWorks

The general counsel handled many matters in the last period proving her capability both on the legal and negotiation side. One of the most important deals concluded was with one of the customers, a well-known automotive multinational, about the IP rights of software developed by the high-tech company.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM – In collaboration with Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

Meliá Hotels International

The team was involved in many important transactions, the most valuable was surely the sale of some assets from a Spanish fund to a MENA based fund involving some joint ventures with the company. The advisory given by the team was strategic for the closing of the acquisition.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR TRAVEL & TOURISM – In collaboration with Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

Mariana García Fernández de Mesa – Accor

With her team, she played a fundamental role in the contract negotiation and celebration for a Hotel Management agreement for a luxury hotel. It has been a collaborative work among different legal departments, from different countries within the company network.

COMPLIANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Bit2Me

The compliance and legal department is made up of 22 professionals with extensive experience in the blockchain world. During 2022, great milestones and advances have been achieved, such as being the first exchange in the world to be accepted in the Bank of Spain’s registry of crypto asset service providers or the processing of an innovative Electronic Money Institution license.

COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Silvia Madrid – UniCredit

As chief legal officer for the multinational bank, she created and maintained an excellent legal and compliance model, considering the complexity of the bank’s operating model and the enormous amount of regulation that the financial sector is subject to.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD – in memory of Lola Conde

PROFESSIONAL TO WATCH

Gabriela Camuñas Caruana – Atrys

The professional managed with his team crucial operations for their strategic value. She has proven, despite age, leadership attitude and managing skills that are surely precursors of her even brighter future.

Helena Yperlaan Blajé – Statkraft

The professional in the recent past has worked alongside the top players of the Iberian legal market, she was capable to distinguish herself in the deals she faced obtaining, despite the young age, a credibility status and appreciation from the market.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY – In collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Verallia

The company runs an energy-intensive business, so the path to sustainable production is vital. The team concluded Power Purchase Agreements from renewables for all the production site, LNG for some of it and developed cullet treatment plants.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR UNDER 40 – In collaboration with Ayuela Jimenez

Javier Bermúdez de Castro Berbel – Secuoya Studios

The young lawyer as head of legal of a fast-growing Spanish company, managed a lot of acquisitions strategic to the business with the clear objective of consolidating its position as a global studio.

BEST PRACTICE GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT- in collaboration with INHOUSECOMMUNITY

Solverde Casinos & Hotéis

The in-house department has proven to have an in-depth understanding of the specific sectors in which the company operates, which allows the professionals to provide a tailored legal advice, thanks also to the business-oriented approach of the lawyers.