Francisco Juan Artacho Sánchez

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.

The bulk of his work focuses on the entertainment industry, where he advises performing artists, managers, record companies and music publishers, performing and mechanical rights societies, and companies in the audio visual and technological sector. Over time his activity has spread to include other spheres of copyright and related rights (architecture, books, etc.), civil law (property and ownership), commercial law and competition law. In addition, he has long-standing experience of the pro...

Cristina Sterling Stubbe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Cristina, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cristina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 Madrid, 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.

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...

Twenty years of professional experience have been my foundation, first as a lawyer specializing in new technologies , an expert in technology law , advertising , industrial property , intellectual property , unfair competition , and consumer law ; and then, serving as a judicial magistrate in the Provincial Court of Madrid. I have now returned to my legal profession, working in my area of ​​expertise with a wealth of experience. My guiding principles as a lawyer are specialized knowledge, exp...

Joaquín Serralta Huerta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Joaquín Serralta, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joaquín Serralta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer, member of the Madrid Bar Association since 1997 and also of the Ciudad Real Bar Association since 1994. He brings his vast experience in Criminal Law to our firm, especially in the field of economic crimes . He has represented defendants in numerous high-profile trials in the Audiencia Nacional . He is also professor of Criminal Law and Ethics at Universidad de Navarra, Instituto de Empresa (IE Law School) and the Madrid Bar Association Studies Center. He joint Mas y Calvet law firm i...

Maite stands out for her practical legal and economic advice, direct and sincere, prioritizing clarity and efficiency. Maite is a highly qualified and specialised in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as in Commercial Agreements. Among many of her recognitions, Maite is Secretary of the Board of Spanish Biotechnology Association (ASEBIO), Member of the Advisory Council of the Pharmaceutical and Health Law Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Professor of the Center for Pharmaceutical Industry...

Puy Abril Larrainzar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Puy, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Puy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.