Javier Velasco Almendral

Pedro Rueda was an associate in the Department of Mergers and Acquisitions at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (Madrid, 1987-1994), where he was promoted to partner in 1994, after having spent one year as a foreign associate in the Department of Mergers and Acquisitions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York. In 1994 he co-founded Araoz & Rueda and since then he has developed his practice in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions, where he has extensive experience in advising a...

Gonzalo Nuñez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Gonzalo, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gonzalo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alfredo Aspra Rodríguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Alfredo, 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 Alfredo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Carlos Cortés is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Carlos, 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 Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Efrén Díaz Díaz is a Lawyer and Doctor of Law. Senior Associate at Mas y Calvet Law Firm (Madrid). Head of the Technology and Space Law Areas of the Mas y Calvet Law Firm. Data Protection Officer in Europe in the financial, legal, health, geospatial and educational sectors.Specialist in Administrative, Technological and Geospatial Law, he develops tasks in regulated sectors, technology, foundations, geospatial coordination Cadastre-Property Registry, public and private co...

Roberto Miño Reig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Roberto, 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 Roberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Santiago Thomás de Carranza is managing partner of the Madrid office, and is a practising lawyer, economist and university lecturer. He studied Law at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Economics at the Shiller International University. After obtaining his degree he prepared for the competitive examinations for entry into the Corps of State Lawyers. In 1997 he joined Despacho Melchor de las Heras as a lawyer, working in the corporate and public law departments. In 2003, he co-fo...

Carmen Gutiérrez Toribio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Carmen, 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 Carmen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...