Carlos Piera Comalrena de Sobregrau

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...

Joaquín Sugrañes Salvat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Joaquín Sugrañes, 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 Joaquín Sugrañes is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Xavier graduated in law from the Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona (1987). He gained a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from the Barcelona College of Lawyers (1994). He joined Pareja& Associats, Advocats in 1986 and he has worked as a lawyer with the firm since then. During his time with the company he has gained extensive professional experience as a legal adviser negotiating contracts and agreements, preparing spatial planning and urban management tools and providing de...

Olga joined the Mercantile Department at Crowe Legal y Tributario in 2003 and she is currently Partner of the Corporate Dept. in Barcelona as well as coordinator and Managing Partner of the aforementioned department. Expertise in advisory services and operational compliance in Corporate Restructuring and M&A, including commercial contracting, both domestic and international, as well as projects of internationalization of Business Groups. Extensive experience in Corporate Law and Real Esta...

Alvaro Quintairos Domenech is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Alvaro, 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 Alvaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Ramón obtained his Law Degree at Universidad de Barcelona and attained his Postgraduate Degree in Tax, Accountant and Financial Studies at the Universidad de Barcelona, Fundació Bosch i Gimperà. Ramon is a wide-ranged tax advisor, who has extensive experience in the field of taxation of national and international groups and he is also specialized in family business advising and corporate restructuring operations. In addition, he has extensive experience about the legal an...

Roberto Armario is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Roberto, 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 Roberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joaquim joined Crowe in 2017 and has since then been a partner in the Administrative Law Department of Barcelona headquarters. He has developed his career at J&A Garrigues and PricewaterhouseCoopers Tax and Legal, having extensive experience in Public Administration Advisory services.

Francesc de Paula Rovira Llor is a veteran litigator with over 30 years of experience in the Spanish legal system. Based in Barcelona, he has successfully managed more than 1,500 judicial processes , combining a deep mastery of traditional criminal defense with a forward-thinking approach to alternative dispute resolution. Core Specializations Complex Criminal Litigation: Expert defense in economic crimes, digital fraud, and corporate liability. Juvenile & Domestic Justice: Over 15 years ...