José María Lafuente Balle

Francisco Solchaga, Araoz & Rueda partner since 2007, joined the firm as an associate in 2000 after two years as an associate at Uría Menéndez, where he acquired experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities markets. Francisco is specialized in energy, advising on numerous projects relating to the promotion and financing of wind and solar plants. He has also extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities markets.

Socio-Director de LAGARES ABOGADOS. Abogado en ejercicio desde 1990, especializado en M&A, Insolvencias y Reestructuraciones, Derecho de la Energía, particularmente, Energías Renovables. En Insolvencia y Reestructuraciones, ha participado en numerosos concursos de acreedores y refinanciaciones / reestructuraciones, algunos de ellos los más grandes de Canarias, tanto en posición de letrado asesor del deudor como administrador concursal. También ha interve...

Marta De la Morena Pinto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Marta De la Morena, 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 Marta De la Morena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Antonio Sánchez Recio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Antonio, 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 Antonio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Ana Lahuerta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Ana, who practices law in Valencia, Spain, has been recognized since 2025. 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.

Partner in PwC, based in Madrid. University of Salamanca-educated Lawyer. More than 15 years of experience in compliance. Lecturer in several conferences, masters and courses. Recurrent experience dealing with multinational companies, regarding compliance, quality metrics and internal data procedures; and management teams training.

Inmaculada González López is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Inmaculada, who practices law in Alicante, Spain, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Inmaculada is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sonia Urquiza Royo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sonia, who practices law in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonia 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...