Diego Zapatero Méndez

Partner in PwC, based in Madrid. University of Salamanca-educated Lawyer. More than 15 years of experience in compliance. Lecturer in several conferences, masters and courses. Recurrent experience dealing with multinational companies, regarding compliance, quality metrics and internal data procedures; and management teams training.

Rafael Truan Blanco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Communications Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Investment Funds. Rafael practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Truan Blanco since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael Truan Blanco is held by other lawyers.

Emilio María Aparicio Marina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Emilio María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Emilio María Aparicio Marina since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emilio María Aparicio Marina is held by other lawyers.

Sergio Juárez is a Partner in the Employment Law department of Andersen Tax & Legal at the Madrid office. He previously worked at Olleros Abogados, CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo and Garrigues. Sergio is a specialist in comprehensive legal and employment advice to public and private sector companies (national and international), as well as in litigation in all levels of the social jurisdiction, and in administrative proceedings before the Labour Inspectorate and So...

Jesús Conde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jesús practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Jesús Conde since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jesús Conde is held by other lawyers.

Javier Prieto, partner of the Tax Department at Araoz & Rueda since 2011, joined the firm after three years as a partner at the Tax Department at Ramón y Cajal (2008-2011). Prior to joining Ramón y Cajal he worked as an associate in the Tax Department at KPMG Abogados (1999-2002) and then as an associate in the Tax Department at Uría Menéndez (2002-2008). Javier is specialized in: Tax advice arising from national and international M&A transactions (investme...

José María Álvarez del Manzano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. José María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized José María Álvarez del Manzano since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José María Álvarez del Manzano is held by other lawyers.

Carlos Cortés is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Carlos practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos Cortés since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carlos Cortés is held by other lawyers.

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...

María Gomes Sousa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized María Gomes Sousa since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which María Gomes Sousa is held by other lawyers.