Gloria Pire Castaño

Lawyer, member of the Madrid Bar Association since 1985. He has had a long career as a lawyer with extensive knowledge in the field of Tax Law . Manuel Cuchet is currently the managing partner of Mas y Calvet law firm , where he has dedicated his entire professional career.

After five years as an associate at Estudio Legal (1987-1992), where he acquired experience in corporate, banking, capital markets and competition, he co-founded Araoz & Rueda in 1994. Since then, he has developed his practice advising in general corporate and commercial matters and, especially, in Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets, where he has extensive experience. Furthermore, he regularly advises in litigation and restructuring/insolvency matters.

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

Emma is a lawyer and economist, specialising in tax advice to private clients and family businesses. She graduated in law and economics from Pompeu Fabra University and completed her studies at ESADE, where she obtained a Master's degree in tax consultancy and management. She joined our firm in 2019, quickly becoming a partner in 2021. She advises numerous family businesses and Family Offices, both in national and international taxation, as well as their partners and managers. Her experience ...

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...

Founding partner of MA Abogados. She began her career working in a multidisciplinary law firm. Later, she worked as an associate lawyer in a firm specialized in commercial law. As a founding partner of the firm Salinas Legal y Tributario S.L.P., she has specialized in insolvency, maritime, corporate, unfair competition, and economic criminal law, handling large-scale and complex procedures. She also holds various positions such as insolvency administrator, secretary of boards, or legal adviso...

Ignacio Pastor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ignacio, 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 Ignacio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Rafael Manchado Montero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Rafael Manchado, 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 Rafael Manchado is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.