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Xavier graduated in law from the Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona (1987). He gained a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from the Barcelona College of Lawyers (1994). He joined Pareja& Associats, Advocats in 1986 and he has worked as a lawyer with the firm since then. During his time with the company he has gained extensive professional experience as a legal adviser negotiating contracts and agreements, preparing spatial planning and urban management tools and providing de...

Francesc de Paula Rovira Llor is a veteran litigator with over 30 years of experience in the Spanish legal system. Based in Barcelona, he has successfully managed more than 1,500 judicial processes , combining a deep mastery of traditional criminal defense with a forward-thinking approach to alternative dispute resolution. Core Specializations Complex Criminal Litigation: Expert defense in economic crimes, digital fraud, and corporate liability. Juvenile & Domestic Justice: Over 15 years ...

Albert graduated in law from Barcelona University (1996) and gained a Postgraduate diploma in Real Estate Law and Urban Planning from Pompeu Fabra University-idEC (2000). He went on to gain a Master’s in Land Useand Urban Planning Studies at the Public Administration School and he qualified as an Urban Planning Technician UPC-UPF (2001-2003). He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources from Pompeu Fabra University–IDEC (2004), and another in the special...

Lidia Arcos Garrido is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Lidia Arcos, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lidia Arcos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fernando Jaureguizar Ducable fjd@avqlegal.com Senior of the Civil and Litigation Department Education: Graduate in Law (1994) from the University of Navarra. Professional experience and expertise: My main activity is focussed on litigation and arbitration of contractual content, agency and distribution, inheritance and wills, mortgage, competition law, corporate lawsuits and lawsuits arising from the purchase and sale of companies, liability of directors, financial instruments, class actions,...

Paula Villuendas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Law: General Practice and Medical Malpractice Litigation. Paula, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Olga joined the Mercantile Department at Crowe Legal y Tributario in 2003 and she is currently Partner of the Corporate Dept. in Barcelona as well as coordinator and Managing Partner of the aforementioned department. Expertise in advisory services and operational compliance in Corporate Restructuring and M&A, including commercial contracting, both domestic and international, as well as projects of internationalization of Business Groups. Extensive experience in Corporate Law and Real Esta...

German Ferrer Gonzálvez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. German, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which German is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fernando Sales Bellido is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Fernando, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Founding partner of Pareja & Associats. Graduate in Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Hons, 1977). Doctor of Law cum laude, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1989). Practising lawyer specialized in Administrative Law since 1977. During all these years he has developed an intense professional activity, providing legal advice, carrying out studies and legal reports, preparing legislative projects and development plans, as well as litigating in court. In addition to his ...