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Born in Barcelona, in 1.967. Founder of Tornos Abogados, S.L.P. He graduates in Law at the University of Barcelona, in 1.990. Attorney, he is member of the Illustrious School of Attorneys of Barcelona. Master in consultancy and Tax Management by ESADE Business School (1.992-1.993), Master in Tax Law by the “Universidad Complutense de Madrid” (1.991-1.992) and Master in Real State and Town planning Law by the University Pompeu Fabra (1.994-1.995). In 2.013, he obtains his PhD in Pu...

Ana Padial Martínez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Ana, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner of PwC Currently, Silvia is the partner in charge of the TICEM (Technology, Infocomm, Entertainment, Media and Energy) tax department located in Barcelona. Economist. Silvia has a degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master’s degree in Tax Advisory from ESADE. She is teacher of tax law in ESADE. Over 18 years’ service with the tax department of PwC and member of the M&A Tax group for over 10 years providing, almost exclusively, tax advisory services f...

Born in Barcelona in 1952. Founder of TORNOS ABOGADOS, S.L.P. He graduates in Law at the University of Barcelona in 1.975. Attorney, he is member of the Illustrious School of Attorneys of Barcelona. He started to practice law with Ramón Plandiura. In 1.979, he provided services in the Town Council of Badalona; and in 1984 in the Town Council of Barcelona, where he is lawyer of the council extended leave of absence. Between 1.991 and 2.001 he was Director of the Law Service of the Metro...

Elena is Head of both the International Tax department and the department of Global Mobility. She came to BUFETE ESCURA in 2018, having previously worked in the Global Mobility department at KPMG for five years. She was a key member of the team responsible for taxation of expatriates as well as analyzing and advising on all immigration and social security aspects of their work placement in Spain. International Tax Foreign company tax assistance with setting up companies/branches in Spain. Tax...

Esau Alarcon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Doctor, master’s and graduated in Law by Barcelona University; his professional career is linked to the GIBERNAU ASESORES office, in which he has been a member since February 2017. Professor of the Abat Oliba CEU University in the fiscal and contentious-administrative field. A corresponding Academician of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence, Legislation and columnist of Iuris & Lex – e...

Marcos Moré Kunst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Marcos, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Xavier Amat Badrinas xab@avqlegal.com Partner responsible for the Corporate Department Education: He has a degree in Law (1984) from the Institute of University Studies (IEC in Barcelona) and the Spanish Open University (UNED in Madrid). He has also taken postgraduate courses in Community Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Accounting. Professional experience and expertise: Xavier is a co-founding partner of the firm, head of the Business department, and his activity is focused on commercial la...

Maria Barbancho is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Maria, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sonia Frouchtman is part of the family law department. She is specialized in family law and inheritance.