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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...

Ignacio Guillén González is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Ignacio practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Ignacio Guillén González 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 Ignacio Guillén González is held by other lawyers.

Rafael Truan Blanco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Communications Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Investment Funds. Rafael practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Truan Blanco 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 Rafael Truan Blanco is held by other lawyers.

José F. Estévez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Trade Law. José F. practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized José F. Estévez 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 José F. Estévez is held by other lawyers.

Educational background Business Administration and Law Degrees from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, Madrid (ICADE E-3) LLM from the Centro de Estudios Financieros, Madrid (CEF) Professional experience Jaime has worked with top tier tax advisory firms, such as Cuatrecasas, EY, KPMG, having also lead the tax area of Ontier, and currently standing as tax partner of the Madrid Crowe’s office. He is specialized in tax structuring of cross-border transactions of Spanish and foreign multin...

Licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) desde 1994 y, además, María se cualificó como Solicitor of England & Wales en 1998. Con más de 15 años de experiencia, es especialista en asesoramiento laboral integral a empresas tanto desde un punto de vista del derecho nacional como en asuntos laborales y de Seguridad Social con componente internacional. También tiene amplia experiencia en el ámbito de las Transaccio...

Javier Fernández-Samaniego is Managing Director of SAMANIEGO Law, an alternative Iberoamerican law firm specializing in technology law and dispute resolution. Javier's international practice focuses mainly in Commercial/IT disputes (international litigation, arbitration, and ADR) and negotiations and major Tech & Privacy projects (new cloud and big data business models, outsourcing transaction, data protection review programs, etc.). Javier has vast experience assisting European cl...

Borja Montesino-Espartero Velasco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Tax Law. Borja practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Borja Montesino-Espartero Velasco since 2012. 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 Borja Montesino-Espartero Velasco is held by other lawyers.

Rafael Manchado Montero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Capital Markets Law. Rafael Manchado practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Manchado Montero 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 Rafael Manchado Montero is held by other lawyers.

Emilio Rodríguez Blanco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. Emilio practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Emilio Rodríguez Blanco 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 Emilio Rodríguez Blanco is held by other lawyers.