David Villa

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...

Marta joined Crowe Tax & Legal in 2007 as Partner responsible for the Department of Procedural Law in Barcelona. Over 20 years of experience in Civil Procedure Law, also in charge of the Personal Data Protection and Prevention of money laundering.

Professional with a solid and extensive professional experience acquired during more than 25 years as a litigation and arbitration trial lawyer in the fields of civil, commercial and economic criminal law. Law Degree (Universidad de Barcelona 1989) PRACTICE AREAS Areas of specialization are focused on construction law; civil liability for damages (medical malpractice); leases; mortgage law; agency and distribution contracts; unfair competition; industrial and intellectual property; corporate ...

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.

Graduate in Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Hons, 1988). Graduate in Arts, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1987). Master’s Degree in Local Administration, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – Institut d’Estudis Metropolitans (1990). Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate Law and Land Use and Planning, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (1991). Doctor of Law cum laude, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2001). Member of the Federation of Catalan Municipalities Legal S...

Begoña Cendoya Iriondo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy & Data Protection Law. Begoña Cendoya, 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 Begoña Cendoya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ana Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ana, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2013. 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.

Maria J. Esteban is a partner of Bufete Escura since 1999. She has extensive experience in corporate law matters and also regularly advises on corporate governance, M&A and banking. Esteban is also an Associate Professor of Corporate Law at the IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull, and an Affiliated Researcher at the Harvard Law School Program on the Legal Profession. Prior to being appointed Partner of Bufete Escura, Esteban spent 6 years as Head of the Legal Department of S...

LLB from Universidad de Barcelona and Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Consultancy from Instituto de Empresa. He joined Crowe Legal and Tax in 2017, and has since been a partner in the Labor Law area at the firm’s offices in Barcelona. He has been a partner in the Labor Law area of Cuatrecasas since 1997, and previously worked in the Barcelona offices of Ernst & Young. He has extensive experience in advising businesses on labor matters, particularly in relation to restructur...

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