Antonio Bañón

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...

María Gomes Sousa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized María Gomes Sousa 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 María Gomes Sousa 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...

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...

Antonio Díaz de Mera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Antonio practices law in Ciudad Real, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Antonio Díaz de Mera 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 Antonio Díaz de Mera is held by other lawyers.

Alfonso Viejo Madrazo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law and Tax Law. Alfonso practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Alfonso Viejo Madrazo 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 Alfonso Viejo Madrazo is held by other lawyers.

Javier Talegón Vázquez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Javier Talegón practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Javier Talegón Vázquez since 2026. 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 Javier Talegón Vázquez is held by other lawyers.

Founding Partner Chairman Legal Counsel to the Spanish Parliament, Co-Director of Aranzadi Urban Development and Construction magazine and Member of the Royal Academy of Law and Legislation. He was awarded a Law Degree with First Class Honours and he received a Doctorate in Administrative Law with First Honours. He joined the Military Legal Corps in 1968 and in 1971 became Legal Counsel to the Spanish Parliament. In 1973 he was appointed Deputy Councillor of Urban Planning and Treasury of the...

Juan Manuel García-Gallardo Gil-Fournier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Juan Manuel practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Juan Manuel García-Gallardo Gil-Fournier since 2022. 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 Juan Manuel García-Gallardo Gil-Fournier 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...