María López Ridruejo

After five years as an associate at Estudio Legal (1987-1992), where he acquired experience in corporate, banking, capital markets and competition, he co-founded Araoz & Rueda in 1994. Since then, he has developed his practice advising in general corporate and commercial matters and, especially, in Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets, where he has extensive experience. Furthermore, he regularly advises in litigation and restructuring/insolvency matters.

Bruno Roca Grau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Bruno, 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 Bruno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Socio de PwC Tax & Legal Services. Licenciado en Derecho y Empresariales, por la Universidad Pontifica de Comillas (ICADE) de Madrid. Auditor de Cuentas inscrito en el ROAC. Abogado colegiado. Executive MBA por el Instituto de Empresa (Madrid). Tiene una gran experiencia en el asesoramiento a grandes grupos multinacionales en materia de fiscalidad y precios de transferencia y ha participado en numerosos proyectos de documentación, implementación de políticas de precio...

Almudena Peleteiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Almudena, 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 Almudena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Ángel S. Freire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration and Litigation. Ángel S., who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ángel S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Javier Talegón Vázquez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Javier Talegón, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Javier Talegón 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...

Licenciado en derecho por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Letrado del Ilustre Colegio de Madrid 72.539, Socio Director y CEO de Vilches Abogados , colegiado y en ejercicio desde el año 2001. Master en Derecho en el Colegio de Abogados y ex opositor a Notarías. Profesor y ponente de la Universidad UCAM, y miembro de la Asociación de Abogados de Familia (AEAFA). Disponible en el despacho de Abogados Madrid de: OFICINA CENTRAL Vilches Abogados C. de Jorge Juan, 78, 5B,...

Professional experience Rafael Nuñez is a tax partner with the People Services group of KPMG Abogados in Spain. He joined KPMG in 2009, and has over 20 years of experience, having previously worked as Managing Partner in the Tax Area of Landwell-PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Rafael has broad experience in rendering tax advisory services both to companies and individuals, with special emphasis on international tax advice and planning, and in international tax law in general, as well as in ren...