Borja Villacañas Boville

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...

Juan Manuel García-Gallardo Gil-Fournier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Juan Manuel, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Manuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Santiago Rodriguez Bajón is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Information Technology Law. Santiago, 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 Santiago is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Antonio Selas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FinTech Practice and Intellectual Property Law. Antonio, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2008. 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.

Francisco Solchaga, Araoz & Rueda partner since 2007, joined the firm as an associate in 2000 after two years as an associate at Uría Menéndez, where he acquired experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities markets. Francisco is specialized in energy, advising on numerous projects relating to the promotion and financing of wind and solar plants. He has also extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities markets.

Emilio Rodríguez Blanco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Emilio, 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 Emilio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rafael Truan Blanco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Investment Funds. Rafael, 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 Rafael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amaya García Fernández is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Amaya, 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 Amaya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Bolás Alfonso is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Law: General Practice and Real Estate Law. Juan, 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 Juan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rafael is a Banking & Finance partner at Araoz & Rueda. Rafael specialises in corporate finance, acquisition finance, asset finance and, since 2008, in the restructuring of companies in crisis. In this last field he has advised both banks and affected companies.He also has extensive experience in inter-European and other cross-border operations and in regulatory issues involving supervisory authorities. Rafael frequently collaborates with lawyers from Mayer Brown's New York, London an...