María Luisa de Castro Costaluz

ICAM Member 78623. Law degree Universidad de Vigo. Law Degree from the University of Vigo (2004). Master's Degree in Maritime Law and Business from ICADE/SPANISH MARITIME INSTITUTE (2005). Member no. 78.623 of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM). Specialist in Ltigation, Insurance law, Construction, Industrial Accidents and Technical or industrial claims with a high degree of complexity.

Licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) desde 1994 y, además, María se cualificó como Solicitor of England & Wales en 1998. Con más de 15 años de experiencia, es especialista en asesoramiento laboral integral a empresas tanto desde un punto de vista del derecho nacional como en asuntos laborales y de Seguridad Social con componente internacional. También tiene amplia experiencia en el ámbito de las Transaccio...

Luis es socio en el área de M&A Fiscal en la oficina Madrid. Se incorporó a PwC Tax & Legal Services en 1999 y su experiencia profesional se centra en el asesoramiento a empresas españolas y europeas en sus proyectos internacionales, tanto en Latinoamérica como en el resto del mundo, para lo cual trabaja de forma coordinada con la red internacional de PwC. Luis ha trabajado para empresas de los sectores financiero, de construcción e ingeniería...

Degree in Law from the University of Barcelona. Master’s Degree in Tax Consultancy and Management from ESADE. After more than twenty years of professional experience and having developed his career in firms such as KPMG, Andersen or Broseta, in April 2024 he joined ETL GLOBAL ADD as a partner in the tax area. He has extensive experience in tax advice to companies, national and international groups, indirect taxation in real estate transactions and Due Diligence processes. He also teache...

Fernando Varela Borreguero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Fernando, who practices law in Vigo, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vanesa Orive Sánchez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Vanesa Orive, who practices law in Valencia, Spain, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanesa Orive is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Jorge Caballero Álvarez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Jorge, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jorge is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Núria Garcia Puigpelat ngp@avqlegal.com Partner Education: Law degree (2005) by the Universidad Internacional de Catalunya. Erasmus scholarship (2004-05) at the Augsburg Universität Law School (Germany) LL.M Magister Legum (2005-06) by Augsburg University (Germany) Professional experience and expertise: Núria joined the firm in 2007, and her activity is focussed on providing legal advice to national and international companies and commercial law in general. She has experien...

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.