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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.

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

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.

Gonzalo García-Valdecasas Colell is a Founding Partner and attorney at Cysae in Madrid, where he advises companies and entrepreneurs on matters involving fintech , corporate law , and Intellectual Property Law . His practice focuses on the legal and regulatory issues that arise at the intersection of technology, finance, and business operations. He works with clients on topics including information technology law, data protection, blockchain and digital assets, cybersecurity, and finan...

Javier es licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad de Navarra (1992) y LLM por University College London – UCL- (1996), miembro del Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid (1993) y “Solicitor of the Law Society of England and Wales (1997) y profesor de M&A (Fusiones y Adquisiciones) en el Instituto de Empresa. Javier tiene gran experiencia en la especialidad de M&A, habiendo realizado numerosas operaciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, coordinando equipos en divers...

Patricia es Directora del Departamento de Servicios Fiscales al Sector Financiero de PwC Tax & Legal Services al que se incorporó en 2001, prestando, desde entonces, asesoramiento fiscal a todo tipo de entidades financieras (Bancos, Cooperativas de Crédito, sucursales de Bancos extranjeros, sociedades gestoras, etc.). Está especializada en el área de Transacciones (procesos de Due Diligence, procesos de venta de Non Performing Loans, inversiones/desinversiones ...

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...

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...

Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y Máster por el Instituto de Empresa en Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas. Durante su experiencia en PwC Tax & Legal Services, ha formado parte y ha dirigido el departamento de Integrated Global Solutions, para prestar servicios en fiscalidad internacional y precios de transferencia.

Rafael Manchado Montero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Rafael Manchado, 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 Rafael Manchado is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.