José Luis Morales Doreste

He graduated in Law at the University of Barcelona. Since 1,990 He is a lawyer member of the Barcelona Bar Association. He took postgraduate courses in Town Planning Techniques, in Reparcel Land Systems, and in Cadaster and Real Estate Taxation at the Catalonia Polytechnique University. He has developed a wide professional career for 30 years practicing mainly in administrative law and real estate. His expertise is in town planning, compulsory purchase, public licenses, public domain, Public ...

Francesc de Paula Rovira Llor is a veteran litigator with over 30 years of experience in the Spanish legal system. Based in Barcelona, he has successfully managed more than 1,500 judicial processes , combining a deep mastery of traditional criminal defense with a forward-thinking approach to alternative dispute resolution. Core Specializations Complex Criminal Litigation: Expert defense in economic crimes, digital fraud, and corporate liability. Juvenile & Domestic Justice: Over 15 years ...

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...

Ainhoa Veiga, partner of Araoz & Rueda since 2005, joined the firm as an associate in 1998. She is specialized in Competition/EU Competition, advising clients before the Spanish/EU competition authorities. Ainhoa has also extensive experience in intellectual property matters, unfair competition and mergers and acquisitions.

Jesús Conde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jesús practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Jesús Conde since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jesús Conde is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ignacio Guillén González is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Ignacio practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Ignacio Guillén González since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ignacio Guillén González is held by other lawyers.

He joined Michavila-Acebes Abogados in October 2018 to lead the Tax Law department. ‍He began his career as a tax lawyer in 2003 at Cuatrecasas (Madrid office), later joining the Tax department at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in 2009—following its merger with the firm Padrol Munté—where he remained until 2012. ‍Fom 2012 to 2018, he was responsible for international taxation at a highly recognized multinational firm specializing in infrastructure development, const...

Carlos Martínez-Cava Arenas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Carlos Martínez-Cava practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos Martínez-Cava Arenas since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carlos Martínez-Cava Arenas is held by other lawyers.

Francisco de Borja Cavero de Pedro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Franchise Law, Probates and Estates, Tax Law and Transportation Law. Francisco practices law in Zaragoza, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Francisco de Borja Cavero de Pedro since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Francisco de ...