Alfonso García Freire

Pedro is a partner in the Banking and Capital Markets Group. He has worked in tax for over 30 years, the last 20 of which have been in PwC Madrid. He has focused on the tax advice for multinational clients operating in Spain as well as local clients of the financial industry (banks, saving banks, leasing companies etc.). This work includes advising on corporate tax, withholding taxes and capital gain taxes and the taxation of financial instruments. He has been as well specifically advised to ...

Mariola Ruíz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Trade Law. Mariola practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Mariola Ruíz since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mariola Ruíz is held by other lawyers.

Javier Prieto, partner of the Tax Department at Araoz & Rueda since 2011, joined the firm after three years as a partner at the Tax Department at Ramón y Cajal (2008-2011). Prior to joining Ramón y Cajal he worked as an associate in the Tax Department at KPMG Abogados (1999-2002) and then as an associate in the Tax Department at Uría Menéndez (2002-2008). Javier is specialized in: Tax advice arising from national and international M&A transactions (investme...

Emilio María Aparicio Marina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Emilio María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Emilio María Aparicio Marina since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emilio María Aparicio Marina is held by other lawyers.

Maite stands out for her practical legal and economic advice, direct and sincere, prioritizing clarity and efficiency. Maite is a highly qualified and specialised in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as in Commercial Agreements. Among many of her recognitions, Maite is Secretary of the Board of Spanish Biotechnology Association (ASEBIO), Member of the Advisory Council of the Pharmaceutical and Health Law Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Professor of the Center for Pharmaceutical Industry...

Pedro Rueda was an associate in the Department of Mergers and Acquisitions at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (Madrid, 1987-1994), where he was promoted to partner in 1994, after having spent one year as a foreign associate in the Department of Mergers and Acquisitions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York. In 1994 he co-founded Araoz & Rueda and since then he has developed his practice in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions, where he has extensive experience in advising a...

Jaime García López is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Outsourcing and Tax Law. Jaime practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Jaime García López since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jaime García López is held by other lawyers.

Rafael after more than 30 años in PwC Tax and Legal as a Partner, in particular specialized in the Life Science sector, has joined VCBiolaw as a Tax partner to strengthen and expand the capabilities of our firm. Rafael has a degree in Law and Economics and Business Administration from the University Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (E-3). He is Post graduated in European Community Law and member of the Madrid Bar Association. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers directory in Tax Law. He...

Gonzalo Nuñez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Gonzalo practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Gonzalo Nuñez since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gonzalo Nuñez is held by other lawyers.

Efrén Díaz Díaz is a Lawyer and Doctor of Law. Senior Associate at Mas y Calvet Law Firm (Madrid). Head of the Technology and Space Law Areas of the Mas y Calvet Law Firm. Data Protection Officer in Europe in the financial, legal, health, geospatial and educational sectors.Specialist in Administrative, Technological and Geospatial Law, he develops tasks in regulated sectors, technology, foundations, geospatial coordination Cadastre-Property Registry, public and private co...