Carlos Alberto Ruiz

Founding partner of Pareja & Associats. Graduate in Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Hons, 1977). Doctor of Law cum laude, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1989). Practising lawyer specialized in Administrative Law since 1977. During all these years he has developed an intense professional activity, providing legal advice, carrying out studies and legal reports, preparing legislative projects and development plans, as well as litigating in court. In addition to his ...

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

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

Nuria Vallès Gironès is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law and Real Estate Law. Nuria Vallès, 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 Nuria Vallès is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miriam Johansson Moreno mjm@avqlegal.com Practice area: Corporate Law, Person and Assets,Legal business and contracts Training: Graduate in Law (1996) from the Universidad Abat Oliba-CEU (Barcelona). Professional Experience and Areas of Specialization: I joined the firm in 1996, and my activity is focussed on the area of commercial and civil law, in particular in the area of company law, legal advice to companies in all areas, civil and commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions and real ...

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

Núria Garcia Puigpelat ngp@avqlegal.com Partner Education: Law degree (2005) by the Universidad Internacional de Catalunya. Erasmus scholarship (2004-05) at the Augsburg Universität Law School (Germany) LL.M Magister Legum (2005-06) by Augsburg University (Germany) Professional experience and expertise: Núria joined the firm in 2007, and her activity is focussed on providing legal advice to national and international companies and commercial law in general. She has experien...

Francesc Valdivia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Francesc, 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 Francesc 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...

Antonio Sala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Antonio, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2024. 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.