Joaquín Sales

Rafael after more than 30 años in PwC Tax and Legal as a Partner, in particular specialized in the Life Science sector, has joined VCBiolaw as a Tax partner to strengthen and expand the capabilities of our firm. Rafael has a degree in Law and Economics and Business Administration from the University Pontificia Comillas-ICADE (E-3). He is Post graduated in European Community Law and member of the Madrid Bar Association. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers directory in Tax Law. He...

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.

Jacobo Lavilla Pons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Jacobo, 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 Jacobo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer, member of the Madrid Bar Association since 1985. He directs the Department of Social economy and Non-Profit Organizations , which offers legal and tax advise to foundations, associations and other third sector entities that work in social assistance, education and international cooperation. He is also a specialist in Tax Law .

Francisco Gonzalez Fernández-Mellado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Francisco, 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 Francisco 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...

Alberto Escudero Puente is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Alberto, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

María Jesús Serrano Conde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. María Jesús, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which María Jesús is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Socio responsable de turismo, transporte y logística, PwC España. Socio del departamento fiscal de PwC Tax & Legal Services y miembro de la red fiscal internacional del Grupo de Transporte y Logística de PwC, del Grupo Shipping & Ports de PwC Global y del Centro de Excelencia del Sector Aeronáutico de la red PwC. Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad de Complutense y Máster en Fiscalidad Directa e Indirecta por la AEAT. Desde su incorporació...

Pedro is a partner in the Banking and Capital Markets Group. He has worked in tax for over 30 years, the last 20 of which have been in PwC Madrid. He has focused on the tax advice for multinational clients operating in Spain as well as local clients of the financial industry (banks, saving banks, leasing companies etc.). This work includes advising on corporate tax, withholding taxes and capital gain taxes and the taxation of financial instruments. He has been as well specifically advised to ...