Michael Hawkins

Maite stands out for her practical legal and economic advice, direct and sincere, prioritizing clarity and efficiency. Maite is a highly qualified and specialised in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as in Commercial Agreements. Among many of her recognitions, Maite is Secretary of the Board of Spanish Biotechnology Association (ASEBIO), Member of the Advisory Council of the Pharmaceutical and Health Law Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Professor of the Center for Pharmaceutical Industry...

Joaquín Castiella Sánchez-Ostiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Joaquín, who practices law in Pamplona, Spain, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joaquín is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Manuel García-Gallardo Gil-Fournier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Juan Manuel, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Manuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Francisco de Borja Cavero de Pedro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Franchise Law, Probates and Estates, Tax Law and Transportation Law. Francisco, who practices law in Zaragoza, Spain, has been recognized since 2017. 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.

Salvador Bueno Miguel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Salvador, who practices law in Valencia, Spain, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salvador is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Enzo Colarossi is member of the Corporate Department and Coordinator of the Italian Desk at Escura. He is specialized in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, national and international commercial contracts. Admitted to the Bar in Italy and Spain. He is member of the Barcelona Bar Association. Professor of Corporate Law at ESADE.

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

Raúl Pardo-Geijo Ruiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime and Personal Injury Litigation. Raúl, who practices law in Murcia, Spain, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raúl is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Companies such as Telefónica, Caixabank, Pascual, a...

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...