Ignacio López-Balcells

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.

Andrea Garcés is the Partner responsible for the Intellectual Property Department at the firm’s Barcelona office. Her wide-ranging experience has made her a specialist in Intellectual Property Law. As an expert in the defence of the right to exclusivity, she has acted in a large number of areas, such as trademark licensing, agreements for the commissioning of works, publishing agreements, the adaptation of existing works and the production and distribution of cinematographic work...

Norma graduated in law from Pompeu Fabra University (1996) and she gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment from the Institute of Continuing Education of the same university (2000). Between 1996 and 1998 she completed the doctoral courses in Public Law at Pompeu Fabra and she presented her research work entitled La intervenció administrativa en l’habitatge. L’activitat de foment i els plans d’habitatge (Public Administration Intervention in the ...

Born in Barcelona, in 1.967. Founder of Tornos Abogados, S.L.P. He graduates in Law at the University of Barcelona, in 1.990. Attorney, he is member of the Illustrious School of Attorneys of Barcelona. Master in consultancy and Tax Management by ESADE Business School (1.992-1.993), Master in Tax Law by the “Universidad Complutense de Madrid” (1.991-1.992) and Master in Real State and Town planning Law by the University Pompeu Fabra (1.994-1.995). In 2.013, he obtains his PhD in Pu...

Ana Padial Martínez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Ana, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2018. 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.

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.

Born in Barcelona in 1952. Founder of TORNOS ABOGADOS, S.L.P. He graduates in Law at the University of Barcelona in 1.975. Attorney, he is member of the Illustrious School of Attorneys of Barcelona. He started to practice law with Ramón Plandiura. In 1.979, he provided services in the Town Council of Badalona; and in 1984 in the Town Council of Barcelona, where he is lawyer of the council extended leave of absence. Between 1.991 and 2.001 he was Director of the Law Service of the Metro...

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.

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

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...