Kepler-Karst adds two of counsel
Kepler-Karst has reinforced its team with the incorporations of Armando Betancor Álamo and Luis A. Barber Marrero as of counsel
Armando Betancor Álamo (pictured right), a specialist in cross-border operations, and Luis A. Barber Marrero, an expert in Corporate/Commercial and Insolvency Law focused on construction, have joined the firm as of counsel.
Armando Betancor Álamo joins Kepler-Karst as of counsel to reinforce the Restructuring and Insolvency area, and as a key player in the Commercial area, working from London and Madrid. With over 20 years of experience applied to Commercial law, Armando Betancor has advised more than 150 companies in Insolvency proceedings and has participated in Restructuring and Insolvency processes of national and multinational companies.
Armando has a degree in Law from the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, a Master’s degree in Business Law and a Master’s degree in Urban and Real Estate Planning Law. He is a graduate of the Lawyers Management Program (LMP) from the London School of Economics and the IE Law School, and also holds a Master’s degree in Private Equity from the London Business School.
Luis A. Barber Marrero (pictured left) is an expert in Commercial, Corporate, Insolvency, Litigation and Civil Law focused on construction, with more than 25 years of experience as a litigator. Luis joins the firm as of counsel and will play a key role in the areas of Real Estate and Insolvency Litigation, as well as in the Restructuring and Insolvency area.
Luis has a degree in Law from the Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao and a Master’s degree in Tax Law. He is a regular speaker at various seminars and conferences on Commercial and Bankruptcy Law, has taught Law and is a member of Las Palmas Bar Association.
“The incorporation of Luis and Armando is a key step in our growth strategy, and strengthens our firm by being able to count on two professionals of such high level and experience”, said Davinia Sánchez, partner and president of the firm.
Iberian Lawyer announced the launch of the firm in October.
