José Vicente Morote (Andersen): “Private equity funds are there, but our model does not need them”
The managing partner of Andersen Iberia speaks to Iberian Lawyer about the rise of private equity in the legal sector, defends the traditional partnership model and explains how the firm is approaching growth, artificial intelligence and talent attraction
by gonzalo blázquez de sande
In just a few years, Andersen has undergone one of the most remarkable growth stories in the Iberian legal market. The firm, which expects combined revenues to exceed €110 million in 2026, has strengthened its presence across Spain and Portugal through strategic integrations and continues to expand its capabilities while consolidating a corporate culture built around partnership, collaboration and continuous improvement.
At the centre of this transformation is José Vicente Morote, managing partner of Andersen Iberia, who is now in his sixth year leading the firm. Speaking in a calm and measured tone, Morote argues that growth has never been an objective in itself, but rather the natural consequence of a strategy focused on professional excellence and the continuous evolution of the organisation.
Opening the doors of the firm to Iberian Lawyer, Morote discusses the challenges facing the legal sector, the impact of artificial intelligence, the arrival of private equity investors in law firms and the keys to preserving firm culture in a context of rapid expansion.
GROWING THROUGH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
For Morote, the main leadership lesson from such an intense growth process is never to lose sight of purpose. “What always guides us is the ambition to improve. Revenue growth has never been an objective in itself; the objective is to improve, evolve, grow and do things better.” This philosophy continues to shape Andersen’s roadmap. Although the firm has consolidated its Iberian expansion, Morote believes there is still significant room for further development. “We have not yet reached the point where we want to be. We will not stop growing because we will not stop improving.”
The strategy is based on continuing to strengthen teams in both Spain and Portugal, always with a focus on complementing existing capabilities and enhancing expertise. According to Morote, consolidation and growth are not opposing concepts but rather simultaneous processes that advance together within the organisation.
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