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Santiago Thomás de Carranza is managing partner of the Madrid office, and is a practising lawyer, economist and university lecturer. He studied Law at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Economics at the Shiller International University. After obtaining his degree he prepared for the competitive examinations for entry into the Corps of State Lawyers. In 1997 he joined Despacho Melchor de las Heras as a lawyer, working in the corporate and public law departments. In 2003, he co-fo...

Manuel has a long standing experience in company occupational, corporate, taxation and accounting assessment and auditing, over a period of more than 30 years constantly in contact with companies, SMEs, large companies and multinationals. He is fully committed to the management of the office's most important clients, having played a key role in procuring excellent management results. He is a regular speaker and columnist for highly prestigious forums (Deusto University, Faculty of Economics a...

Jaime García López is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Outsourcing and Tax Law. Jaime, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaime is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Se incorporó a la firma en 1988 y es socio desde 1996. Ha desarrollado su carrera en el área fiscal y así mismo ha ejercido distintas posiciones directivas en la firma.Actualmente es responsable de Coordinación de oficinas y miembro del Comité de Dirección de la firma. Presta su asesoramiento a grupos empresariales tanto nacionales como internacionales, esencialmente familiares y participa en consejos asesores y de administración.

Gonzalo García-Valdecasas Colell is a Founding Partner and attorney at Cysae in Madrid, where he advises companies and entrepreneurs on matters involving fintech , corporate law , and Intellectual Property Law . His practice focuses on the legal and regulatory issues that arise at the intersection of technology, finance, and business operations. He works with clients on topics including information technology law, data protection, blockchain and digital assets, cybersecurity, and finan...

Juan Ignacio Navas is the CEO and founder of Navas & Cusí Abogados, a law firm based in Madrid. His legal practice focuses on European Union law and Banking and Finance Law, advising clients on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters within the financial sector. He works with financial institutions, companies, and individuals on matters that arise at both national and international levels. His professional activity regularly addresses financial regulation, securities mark...

Gerardo García-Boente Dávila is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gerardo García-Boente, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gerardo García-Boente is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jesús Conde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jesús, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jesús is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Almudena Peleteiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Almudena, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Almudena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

After five years as an associate at Estudio Legal (1987-1992), where he acquired experience in corporate, banking, capital markets and competition, he co-founded Araoz & Rueda in 1994. Since then, he has developed his practice advising in general corporate and commercial matters and, especially, in Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets, where he has extensive experience. Furthermore, he regularly advises in litigation and restructuring/insolvency matters.