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Bruno Roca Grau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Bruno, 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 Bruno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner in PwC, based in Madrid. University of Salamanca-educated Lawyer. More than 15 years of experience in compliance. Lecturer in several conferences, masters and courses. Recurrent experience dealing with multinational companies, regarding compliance, quality metrics and internal data procedures; and management teams training.

Antonio Sánchez Recio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Antonio, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Antonio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José F. Estévez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Trade Law. José F., 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 José F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jacobo Lavilla Pons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Jacobo, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacobo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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

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...

María Gomes Sousa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. María, 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 María is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.