Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2025, the winners
The winners of the Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2025 were announced during the gala ceremony held at the Rosewood Villa Magna Hotel in Madrid. Once again, the Labour Awards recognized the excellence amongst Iberian professionals active in this area.
The winners were the following:
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
CECA MAGÁN ABOGADOS
A leading firm in employment law, recognized for its expertise in handling complex labour disputes, collective negotiations, and strategic workforce management. The firm’s team is able to offer tailored solutions across various industries.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Carlos Gil-Iglesias – Addleshaw Goddard
The professional is considered a key figure and a reliable expert in labour practice. He is well recognized for providing strategic advice on executive contracts, remuneration plans, and corporate restructuring. His extensive experience spans multiple industries, assisting both companies and senior executives in complex labour negotiations.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL & TRADE UNION RELATIONS
RocaJunyent
With deep expertise in industrial relations, this team provides strategic legal guidance on complex workforce challenges. Their ability to navigate union negotiations, high-stakes litigation, and large-scale reorganizations, demonstrates a strong commitment to client success.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR INDUSTRIAL & TRADE UNION RELATIONS
Ignacio Regojo – Squire Patton Boggs
A recognized leader in industrial and trade union relations, the professional offers strategic guidance on complex labour negotiations, collective bargaining, and workplace disputes. His expertise in managing union dynamics ensures tailored solutions for high profile clients.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Sérvulo & Associados
The law firm’s team expertly managed large-scale disputes and disciplinary proceedings. Their strategic approach in coordinating extensive litigation portfolios reinforces their reputation for delivering precise, high-quality legal defense in demanding employment matters.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Alberto Fernández Irízar – BROSETA
During the research period, the professional played a key role in the firm’s labour area, assisting clients in very complex public procedures and dispute matters obtaining outstanding results. He has significantly contributed to the labour department growth.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão
With a strong focus on proactive legal advisory, the team ensures labour compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic HR support across multiple industries. The law firm provides support on labour-related issues, aiming to protect the clients’ interests and rights.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR NON-CONTENTIOUS & ADVISORY
Aurora Sanz Tomás – Grant Thornton
The professional excels in providing strategic advisory services. Her ability to design action plans, integrating legal, HR, and safety perspectives, reinforces her reputation as a trusted partner in labour compliance and risk management.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados
During the last 12 months, the law firm’s team managed a very delicate matter regarding the exit of a high-level executive who held a significant position in an important company, demonstrating to be able to handle the complexity of the deal and its implications.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TOP MANAGEMENT
María Royo Codesal – AGM Abogados
The professional is highly appreciated in the market for her ability to coordinate the legal aspects of delicate terminations. Her attention to detail and problem-solving approach make her a trusted advisor in the field.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
A&O Shearman
During the research period the law firm’s team carried out several employment operations, being able to coordinate the lawyers in crucial collective dismissals managed even simultaneously. The law firm provided strategic guidance, offering tailored solutions.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Susana Afonso – CMS Portugal
She has demonstrated exceptional expertise in restructuring processes, coordinating significant redundancy programs and collective bargaining efforts across various industries. She is well known in the practice as a key figure in the Portuguese legal market.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Eversheds Sutherland
During the period taken an exam, the law firm’s professionals have played a key role in the employment implications of important M&A transactions. The team is formed by talented lawyers appreciated for their responsiveness and technical knowledge.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ISSUES
Victoria Truchuelo Puertas – Watson Farley & Williams
The lawyer has brilliantly coordinated the law firm’s team on the numerous labour issues arising during M&A transactions. She is considered a reliable, and a referral point for many companies’ employment matters.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
KPMG España
The law firm’s team stands out in analyzing complex employment relationships. The lawyers’ work has been crucial in supporting the strategic workforce management of a very important client in the Spanish landscape.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Inês Albuquerque e Castro – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
The lawyer is appreciated by the market for her extensive experience in employment and social security law. Her leadership and contributions to the firm’s expertise area development, reinforce her role as a trusted advisor in the field.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
SPS ADVOGADOS
The law firm has been offering strategic guidance on social security matters, the professionals are able to work cohesively providing high-quality legal assistance in the Portuguese employment landscape.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY
Telmo Guerreiro Semião – CRS Advogados
The lawyer has consolidated his position as trusted labour advisor. He has been leading the law firm’s labour team through numerous challenges such as delicate operations regarding infraction and contracts recognition.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
BAS – Sociedade de Advogados
The law firm’s team has supported a public entity in the health sector in several aspects regarding employment law, from monitoring the resolution of medical careers management to assisting in employee’s remuneration disputes.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
Guilherme Dray – MACEDO VITORINO
The lawyer is considered a very credible advisor. He led the law firm’s team in negotiating new collective agreements for a highly popular state-owned company, implementing a labor restructuring plan that involves more than 7,000 employees.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR EQUALITY PLAN
KPMG España
The law firm has provided expert guidance to several companies across various industries, ensuring compliance with evolving equality regulations. Through strategic advisory and negotiation support, the professionals have promoted gender equality and aligned with ESG standards.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR EQUALITY PLAN
Puy Abril Larraínzar – Labormatters Abogados
With extensive experience in equality matters, the lawyer provides strategic guidance to clients, ensuring that their policies align with evolving standards in fair compensation, workplace security, and social protection.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
Addleshaw Goddard
The law firm is renowned for its expertise in sports law, specializing in employment litigation, sports employment law, and social security law. With a deep understanding of the industry, it provides comprehensive legal support to clubs and organizations.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR SPORTS LAW
David Díaz – Baker McKenzie
The lawyer has extensive experience in sports law. He regularly advises both Spanish and international clubs on legal matters, including contract negotiations, transfers, and compensation schemes for professional athletes.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
During the period under review, the law firm’s team has demonstrated its extensive experience in managing complex investigations, focusing their advice on misconduct related to codes of ethics and behavior. The professionals stand out for their technical skills and attention to detail.
LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
Juan Gonzalo Ospina – Ospina Abogados
The lawyer is regarded as one of the most respected professionals in his field. With years of experience, he has honed his ability to handle complex cases, earning the trust of his clients.
BEST PRACTICE RESTRUCTURING & REORGANISATIONS
Alberto Novoa – RocaJunyent
Through strong leadership and strategic vision, the professional has played a key role in strengthening the firm’s position in the market. Over the past 12 months, he has successfully managed the employment team in a very challenging environment.
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AVIATION LABOUR ADVISORY
Augusta Abogados
The law firm is deeply involved in the labour market and, this year, successfully negotiated the collective bargaining agreement for employees with a major aviation company in Spain, followed by litigation involving other unions.
BEST PRACTICE LABOUR ADVISORY
Lopes Barata & Associados
Over the past 12 months, the law firm’s team has strengthened its ability to handle complex operations with efficiency and precision. The lawyers have provided advisory services in numerous non-contentious matters for key players in the Iberian market.
