Labour lawyers, as guardians of the rules of the game in the dynamics between work’s supply and demand, together with the human resources management operators of the companies, constitute one of the founding components of the social framework of the system.
Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards is an initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, (iberianlawyer.com), with the purpose, among other things, of stimulating competitiveness amongst law firms and lawyers of Spain focused on the labour practice area and recognize the excellence of the private practice lawyers and the firms, experts in the labour sector.
These excellences among labour private practice lawyer and firms will be recognized in Madrid during the gala ceremony on April 7th, 2022.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com
Law firm of the year
Lawyer of the year
Law firm of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Lawyer of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Law firm of the year Litigation
Lawyer of the year Litigation
Law firm of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Lawyer of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Law firm of the year Agency Relationships
Lawyer of the year Agency Relationships
Law firm of the year Top Management
Lawyer of the year Top Management
Law firm of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Lawyer of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Law firm of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Lawyer of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Law firm of the year Social Security
Lawyer of the year Social Security
Law firm of the year Public Sector Employment
Lawyer of the year Public Sector Employment
Law firm of the year Sports Law
Lawyer of the year Sports Law
Law firm of the year Criminal Employment Law
Lawyer of the year Criminal Employment Law
Sustainability Team of the year
Gender Equality Team of the year
Thought Leadership
Prof. Propia agregada derecho del Trabajo y
de la Seguridad Social
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Head of employment legal department
Indra
Directora de Relaciones Laborales
Grupo Dia
General Secretary and Secretary of the Board, Acerinox S.A.
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalia, Air Europa
Global Head of Employee Relations
Prosegur Group
Corporate Human Resources Director
Grupo Aldesa
Senior Europe HR Compliance, Agilent Technologies
Programme Director, Faculty of Law
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalvia
General Counsel and Compliance Officer
Ouigo España
Responsable de Relaciones Laborales, Airbus Spain
Director Corporativo de Recursos Humanos
Vitaldent
Employee Relations and Wellness Director, Wizin
Introduction to the 2022 edition
ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Labour world, the “Labour Awards Spain” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Labour Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2021 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.
ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Labour Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Spain, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories.
b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by March 9th, 2022.
c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.
The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:
– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.
The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:
1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:
1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.
ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening. Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.
ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.
The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.
Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.
The submission process is open. Please contact awards@iberianlegalgroup.com to request your relevant submission form.
The deadline for entry submissions is February 7th 2022 23:59h CET.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Sagardoy Abogados
The firm participates in the most significant labour matters in Spain and assists a large number of domestic and international companies in various sectors. Company restructurings and complex negotiations are among the areas of specialisation of the firm.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Pilar Menor – DLA Piper
Widely recognised as one of the leading employment lawyers in Spain, the professional has a brilliant track record of advisory for domestic and multinational companies, on a range of Employment and Social Security matters.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Allen & Overy
The firm has a consolidated experience in working with trade unions and workers’ councils. During the research period, they advised on one of the main collective agreement negotiations of last year, which impacted a great number of employees.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Alfredo Aspra Rodríguez – Labormatters Abogados
In the past 12 months, the lawyer successfully managed many of the most complex and relevant cases of the firm, providing clients with innovative legal solutions and relevant added value.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Grant Thornton
The firm has a well-structured litigation team, which is very active in the practice. During the research period, the firm handled a huge volume of plans and matters for companies affected by the pandemic, especially in the automotive sector.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Enrique Ceca – Ceca Magán Abogados
The professional successfully coordinates 50 labour lawyers. In 2021 he managed a complex litigation on behalf of a Security and Surveillance company. The professional is valued by the market for his ability to understand, address and resolve sensitive issues.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Simmons & Simmons
During the last 12 months, the firm advised financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences companies on their return to the office plans and on other issues related to the new forms of hybrid working.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
Managing Partner of the Employment Department, he has a great experience in advising leading multinational companies in the implementation of complex remuneration systems and other implications in acquisition and merger processes.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Grant Thornton
According to the market, the team is able to understand and deal perfectly with all the most critical issues. Thanks to their expertise, they can relate to the client efficiently and directly.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Marta Alamán – Broseta Abogados
During the research period, she has been recognised both by clients and competitors as one of the leading experts in this field of activity, qualifying among the most excellent lawyers in this area of specialisation.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
Uría Menéndez
The firm plays undoubtedly a leading role in this area, being involved in the most important and complex mandates. The market praises the experience and professional qualities of the team.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
María Royo Codesal – Maroy Legal
She advised the vice president of corporate affairs of a big company in the Food and Beverage industry. She is appreciated by clients for her sensitivity and confidentiality, which are key traits in this field.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Ceca Magán Abogados
The firm advised a very large company in its restructruring and reorganisation process. Thanks to the firm’s legal assistance, the client reached an agreement satisfactory to all parties involved.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Francisco Javier Hervás Martínez – KPMG
During 2021, the professional advised relevant companies in Spain in many restructuring proceedings, facilitating negotiations with unions and people involved.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Uría Menéndez
The team continues to receive a great deal of praise, both from operators and counterparties, and confirms itself as an essential point of reference in the sector. All lawyers have brilliant technical knowledge and strategic vision.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Paz de la Iglesia – DLA Piper
She is a versatile lawyer, who has been involved in a number of strategic operations during the research period. Her great preparation and availability make her a cornerstone of the sector.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Squire Patton Boggs
The law firm advised an important American company on all its employment and social security-related matters in Spain. The professionals master the subject, even in its most complex and important aspects.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Cecilia Castro – Simmons & Simmons
She advised in an operation of Debts of Social Security corresponding to an important Spanish group whose productive unit was acquired by a multinational company.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
ECIJA
The firm represents and advises an important public company in the transportation industry. The team has valuable expertise in social security matters, also with cases of considerable economic significance.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
Blanca Liñan – BDO Abogados
Recognised as one of the most reliable professionals in the field, she assisted a high-ranking employee in the Government Administration Office in the withdrawal of relationship.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Esquad Abogados
The firm is specialised in assisting and advising professionals in the sport industry. The firm provids quality and innovative service.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Fernando Vizcaíno – ECIJA
The professional has more than 35 years of professional experience in labour law and is considered one of the leading labour law litigators in Spain. He was involved in a case defending a First Division club and obtaining favourable decisions.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Uría Menéndez
The firm has received the greatest number of positive comments from clients for their in-depth experience.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
Highly experienced and technically skilled professional, praised by a large number of clients for his problem-solving skills. He emerged in the research with reference to all labour law implications.
TEAM OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Grant Thornton
The firm has a team of professionals dedicated to the topic and to the ESG in general.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Silvia Bauzá – Allen & Overy
One of the highly recognised women in the labour legal market, she is really appreciated from the market for her commitment and attention to sustainability.
TEAM OF THE YEAR GENDER EQUALITY
Watson Farley & Williams
The Labour Department of the law firm is composed entirely by women, which are well distributed among the various roles and seniorities.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
With more than 25 years of experience, the professional is a specialist in company restructuring, civil liability proceedings and all types of social jurisdiction litigation. He is also a member of the Labour Court of Catalonia, the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) and the Spanish Forum of Labour Lawyers (Forelab).
RISING STAR
José Antonio Segovia – Allen & Overy
The professional is quickly becoming popular and successful in his practice, recognized by the market.
Labour lawyers, as guardians of the rules of the game in the dynamics between work’s supply and demand, together with the human resources management operators of the companies, constitute one of the founding components of the social framework of the system.
Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards is an initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, (iberianlawyer.com), with the purpose, among other things, of stimulating competitiveness amongst law firms and lawyers of Spain focused on the labour practice area and recognize the excellence of the private practice lawyers and the firms, experts in the labour sector.
These excellences among labour private practice lawyer and firms will be recognized in Madrid during the gala ceremony on April 7th, 2022.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com
Law firm of the year
Lawyer of the year
Law firm of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Lawyer of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Law firm of the year Litigation
Lawyer of the year Litigation
Law firm of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Lawyer of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Law firm of the year Agency Relationships
Lawyer of the year Agency Relationships
Law firm of the year Top Management
Lawyer of the year Top Management
Law firm of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Lawyer of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Law firm of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Lawyer of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Law firm of the year Social Security
Lawyer of the year Social Security
Law firm of the year Public Sector Employment
Lawyer of the year Public Sector Employment
Law firm of the year Sports Law
Lawyer of the year Sports Law
Law firm of the year Criminal Employment Law
Lawyer of the year Criminal Employment Law
Sustainability Team of the year
Gender Equality Team of the year
Thought Leadership
Prof. Propia agregada derecho del Trabajo y
de la Seguridad Social
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Head of employment legal department
Indra
Directora de Relaciones Laborales
Grupo Dia
General Secretary and Secretary of the Board, Acerinox S.A.
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalia, Air Europa
Global Head of Employee Relations
Prosegur Group
Corporate Human Resources Director
Grupo Aldesa
Senior Europe HR Compliance, Agilent Technologies
Programme Director, Faculty of Law
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalvia
General Counsel and Compliance Officer
Ouigo España
Responsable de Relaciones Laborales, Airbus Spain
Director Corporativo de Recursos Humanos
Vitaldent
Employee Relations and Wellness Director, Wizin
Introduction to the 2022 edition
ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Labour world, the “Labour Awards Spain” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Labour Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2021 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.
ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Labour Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Spain, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories.
b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by March 9th, 2022.
c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.
The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:
– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.
The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:
1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:
1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.
ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening. Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.
ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.
The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.
Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.
The submission process is open. Please contact awards@iberianlegalgroup.com to request your relevant submission form.
The deadline for entry submissions is February 7th 2022 23:59h CET.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Sagardoy Abogados
The firm participates in the most significant labour matters in Spain and assists a large number of domestic and international companies in various sectors. Company restructurings and complex negotiations are among the areas of specialisation of the firm.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Pilar Menor – DLA Piper
Widely recognised as one of the leading employment lawyers in Spain, the professional has a brilliant track record of advisory for domestic and multinational companies, on a range of Employment and Social Security matters.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Allen & Overy
The firm has a consolidated experience in working with trade unions and workers’ councils. During the research period, they advised on one of the main collective agreement negotiations of last year, which impacted a great number of employees.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Alfredo Aspra Rodríguez – Labormatters Abogados
In the past 12 months, the lawyer successfully managed many of the most complex and relevant cases of the firm, providing clients with innovative legal solutions and relevant added value.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Grant Thornton
The firm has a well-structured litigation team, which is very active in the practice. During the research period, the firm handled a huge volume of plans and matters for companies affected by the pandemic, especially in the automotive sector.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Enrique Ceca – Ceca Magán Abogados
The professional successfully coordinates 50 labour lawyers. In 2021 he managed a complex litigation on behalf of a Security and Surveillance company. The professional is valued by the market for his ability to understand, address and resolve sensitive issues.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Simmons & Simmons
During the last 12 months, the firm advised financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences companies on their return to the office plans and on other issues related to the new forms of hybrid working.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
Managing Partner of the Employment Department, he has a great experience in advising leading multinational companies in the implementation of complex remuneration systems and other implications in acquisition and merger processes.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Grant Thornton
According to the market, the team is able to understand and deal perfectly with all the most critical issues. Thanks to their expertise, they can relate to the client efficiently and directly.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Marta Alamán – Broseta Abogados
During the research period, she has been recognised both by clients and competitors as one of the leading experts in this field of activity, qualifying among the most excellent lawyers in this area of specialisation.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
Uría Menéndez
The firm plays undoubtedly a leading role in this area, being involved in the most important and complex mandates. The market praises the experience and professional qualities of the team.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
María Royo Codesal – Maroy Legal
She advised the vice president of corporate affairs of a big company in the Food and Beverage industry. She is appreciated by clients for her sensitivity and confidentiality, which are key traits in this field.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Ceca Magán Abogados
The firm advised a very large company in its restructruring and reorganisation process. Thanks to the firm’s legal assistance, the client reached an agreement satisfactory to all parties involved.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Francisco Javier Hervás Martínez – KPMG
During 2021, the professional advised relevant companies in Spain in many restructuring proceedings, facilitating negotiations with unions and people involved.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Uría Menéndez
The team continues to receive a great deal of praise, both from operators and counterparties, and confirms itself as an essential point of reference in the sector. All lawyers have brilliant technical knowledge and strategic vision.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Paz de la Iglesia – DLA Piper
She is a versatile lawyer, who has been involved in a number of strategic operations during the research period. Her great preparation and availability make her a cornerstone of the sector.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Squire Patton Boggs
The law firm advised an important American company on all its employment and social security-related matters in Spain. The professionals master the subject, even in its most complex and important aspects.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Cecilia Castro – Simmons & Simmons
She advised in an operation of Debts of Social Security corresponding to an important Spanish group whose productive unit was acquired by a multinational company.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
ECIJA
The firm represents and advises an important public company in the transportation industry. The team has valuable expertise in social security matters, also with cases of considerable economic significance.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
Blanca Liñan – BDO Abogados
Recognised as one of the most reliable professionals in the field, she assisted a high-ranking employee in the Government Administration Office in the withdrawal of relationship.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Esquad Abogados
The firm is specialised in assisting and advising professionals in the sport industry. The firm provids quality and innovative service.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Fernando Vizcaíno – ECIJA
The professional has more than 35 years of professional experience in labour law and is considered one of the leading labour law litigators in Spain. He was involved in a case defending a First Division club and obtaining favourable decisions.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Uría Menéndez
The firm has received the greatest number of positive comments from clients for their in-depth experience.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
Highly experienced and technically skilled professional, praised by a large number of clients for his problem-solving skills. He emerged in the research with reference to all labour law implications.
TEAM OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Grant Thornton
The firm has a team of professionals dedicated to the topic and to the ESG in general.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Silvia Bauzá – Allen & Overy
One of the highly recognised women in the labour legal market, she is really appreciated from the market for her commitment and attention to sustainability.
TEAM OF THE YEAR GENDER EQUALITY
Watson Farley & Williams
The Labour Department of the law firm is composed entirely by women, which are well distributed among the various roles and seniorities.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
With more than 25 years of experience, the professional is a specialist in company restructuring, civil liability proceedings and all types of social jurisdiction litigation. He is also a member of the Labour Court of Catalonia, the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) and the Spanish Forum of Labour Lawyers (Forelab).
RISING STAR
José Antonio Segovia – Allen & Overy
The professional is quickly becoming popular and successful in his practice, recognized by the market.
Labour lawyers, as guardians of the rules of the game in the dynamics between work’s supply and demand, together with the human resources management operators of the companies, constitute one of the founding components of the social framework of the system.
Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards is an initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, (iberianlawyer.com), with the purpose, among other things, of stimulating competitiveness amongst law firms and lawyers of Spain focused on the labour practice area and recognize the excellence of the private practice lawyers and the firms, experts in the labour sector.
These excellences among labour private practice lawyer and firms will be recognized in Madrid during the gala ceremony on April 7th, 2022.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com
Law firm of the year
Lawyer of the year
Law firm of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Lawyer of the year Industrial Trade & Union Relations
Law firm of the year Litigation
Lawyer of the year Litigation
Law firm of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Lawyer of the year Non-Contentious & Advisory
Law firm of the year Agency Relationships
Lawyer of the year Agency Relationships
Law firm of the year Top Management
Lawyer of the year Top Management
Law firm of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Lawyer of the year Restructuring & Reorganisations
Law firm of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Lawyer of the year M&A and Employment-Related Issues
Law firm of the year Social Security
Lawyer of the year Social Security
Law firm of the year Public Sector Employment
Lawyer of the year Public Sector Employment
Law firm of the year Sports Law
Lawyer of the year Sports Law
Law firm of the year Criminal Employment Law
Lawyer of the year Criminal Employment Law
Sustainability Team of the year
Gender Equality Team of the year
Thought Leadership
Prof. Propia agregada derecho del Trabajo y
de la Seguridad Social
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Head of employment legal department
Indra
Directora de Relaciones Laborales
Grupo Dia
General Secretary and Secretary of the Board, Acerinox S.A.
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalia, Air Europa
Global Head of Employee Relations
Prosegur Group
Corporate Human Resources Director
Grupo Aldesa
Senior Europe HR Compliance, Agilent Technologies
Programme Director, Faculty of Law
Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (Madrid)
Director Corporativo de Relaciones Laborales, Globalvia
General Counsel and Compliance Officer
Ouigo España
Responsable de Relaciones Laborales, Airbus Spain
Director Corporativo de Recursos Humanos
Vitaldent
Employee Relations and Wellness Director, Wizin
Introduction to the 2022 edition
ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Labour world, the “Labour Awards Spain” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Labour Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2021 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.
ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Labour Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Spain, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories.
b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by March 9th, 2022.
c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.
The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:
– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.
The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:
1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image
The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:
1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.
ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening. Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.
ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.
The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.
Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.
The submission process is open. Please contact awards@iberianlegalgroup.com to request your relevant submission form.
The deadline for entry submissions is February 7th 2022 23:59h CET.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Sagardoy Abogados
The firm participates in the most significant labour matters in Spain and assists a large number of domestic and international companies in various sectors. Company restructurings and complex negotiations are among the areas of specialisation of the firm.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Pilar Menor – DLA Piper
Widely recognised as one of the leading employment lawyers in Spain, the professional has a brilliant track record of advisory for domestic and multinational companies, on a range of Employment and Social Security matters.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Allen & Overy
The firm has a consolidated experience in working with trade unions and workers’ councils. During the research period, they advised on one of the main collective agreement negotiations of last year, which impacted a great number of employees.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL TRADE & UNION RELATIONS
Alfredo Aspra Rodríguez – Labormatters Abogados
In the past 12 months, the lawyer successfully managed many of the most complex and relevant cases of the firm, providing clients with innovative legal solutions and relevant added value.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Grant Thornton
The firm has a well-structured litigation team, which is very active in the practice. During the research period, the firm handled a huge volume of plans and matters for companies affected by the pandemic, especially in the automotive sector.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Enrique Ceca – Ceca Magán Abogados
The professional successfully coordinates 50 labour lawyers. In 2021 he managed a complex litigation on behalf of a Security and Surveillance company. The professional is valued by the market for his ability to understand, address and resolve sensitive issues.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Simmons & Simmons
During the last 12 months, the firm advised financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences companies on their return to the office plans and on other issues related to the new forms of hybrid working.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
Managing Partner of the Employment Department, he has a great experience in advising leading multinational companies in the implementation of complex remuneration systems and other implications in acquisition and merger processes.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Grant Thornton
According to the market, the team is able to understand and deal perfectly with all the most critical issues. Thanks to their expertise, they can relate to the client efficiently and directly.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Marta Alamán – Broseta Abogados
During the research period, she has been recognised both by clients and competitors as one of the leading experts in this field of activity, qualifying among the most excellent lawyers in this area of specialisation.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
Uría Menéndez
The firm plays undoubtedly a leading role in this area, being involved in the most important and complex mandates. The market praises the experience and professional qualities of the team.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
María Royo Codesal – Maroy Legal
She advised the vice president of corporate affairs of a big company in the Food and Beverage industry. She is appreciated by clients for her sensitivity and confidentiality, which are key traits in this field.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Ceca Magán Abogados
The firm advised a very large company in its restructruring and reorganisation process. Thanks to the firm’s legal assistance, the client reached an agreement satisfactory to all parties involved.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Francisco Javier Hervás Martínez – KPMG
During 2021, the professional advised relevant companies in Spain in many restructuring proceedings, facilitating negotiations with unions and people involved.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Uría Menéndez
The team continues to receive a great deal of praise, both from operators and counterparties, and confirms itself as an essential point of reference in the sector. All lawyers have brilliant technical knowledge and strategic vision.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Paz de la Iglesia – DLA Piper
She is a versatile lawyer, who has been involved in a number of strategic operations during the research period. Her great preparation and availability make her a cornerstone of the sector.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Squire Patton Boggs
The law firm advised an important American company on all its employment and social security-related matters in Spain. The professionals master the subject, even in its most complex and important aspects.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Cecilia Castro – Simmons & Simmons
She advised in an operation of Debts of Social Security corresponding to an important Spanish group whose productive unit was acquired by a multinational company.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
ECIJA
The firm represents and advises an important public company in the transportation industry. The team has valuable expertise in social security matters, also with cases of considerable economic significance.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
Blanca Liñan – BDO Abogados
Recognised as one of the most reliable professionals in the field, she assisted a high-ranking employee in the Government Administration Office in the withdrawal of relationship.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Esquad Abogados
The firm is specialised in assisting and advising professionals in the sport industry. The firm provids quality and innovative service.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Fernando Vizcaíno – ECIJA
The professional has more than 35 years of professional experience in labour law and is considered one of the leading labour law litigators in Spain. He was involved in a case defending a First Division club and obtaining favourable decisions.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Uría Menéndez
The firm has received the greatest number of positive comments from clients for their in-depth experience.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
Highly experienced and technically skilled professional, praised by a large number of clients for his problem-solving skills. He emerged in the research with reference to all labour law implications.
TEAM OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Grant Thornton
The firm has a team of professionals dedicated to the topic and to the ESG in general.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Silvia Bauzá – Allen & Overy
One of the highly recognised women in the labour legal market, she is really appreciated from the market for her commitment and attention to sustainability.
TEAM OF THE YEAR GENDER EQUALITY
Watson Farley & Williams
The Labour Department of the law firm is composed entirely by women, which are well distributed among the various roles and seniorities.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Jacobo Martínez – Eversheds Sutherland
With more than 25 years of experience, the professional is a specialist in company restructuring, civil liability proceedings and all types of social jurisdiction litigation. He is also a member of the Labour Court of Catalonia, the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) and the Spanish Forum of Labour Lawyers (Forelab).
RISING STAR
José Antonio Segovia – Allen & Overy
The professional is quickly becoming popular and successful in his practice, recognized by the market.
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