Naiara Rodríguez Escudero

Rafael is a Banking & Finance partner at Araoz & Rueda. Rafael specialises in corporate finance, acquisition finance, asset finance and, since 2008, in the restructuring of companies in crisis. In this last field he has advised both banks and affected companies.He also has extensive experience in inter-European and other cross-border operations and in regulatory issues involving supervisory authorities. Rafael frequently collaborates with lawyers from Mayer Brown's New York, London an...

Nuria Amarilla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Nuria practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Nuria Amarilla since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nuria Amarilla is held by other lawyers.

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.

Gonzalo Nuñez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Gonzalo practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Gonzalo Nuñez since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gonzalo Nuñez is held by other lawyers.

Founding Partner Chairman Legal Counsel to the Spanish Parliament, Co-Director of Aranzadi Urban Development and Construction magazine and Member of the Royal Academy of Law and Legislation. He was awarded a Law Degree with First Class Honours and he received a Doctorate in Administrative Law with First Honours. He joined the Military Legal Corps in 1968 and in 1971 became Legal Counsel to the Spanish Parliament. In 1973 he was appointed Deputy Councillor of Urban Planning and Treasury of the...

María Gomes Sousa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized María Gomes Sousa since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which María Gomes Sousa is held by other lawyers.

Juan Ignacio Navas is the CEO and founder of Navas & Cusí Abogados, a law firm based in Madrid. His legal practice focuses on European Union law and Banking and Finance Law, advising clients on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters within the financial sector. He works with financial institutions, companies, and individuals on matters that arise at both national and international levels. His professional activity regularly addresses financial regulation, securities mark...

Rafael Manchado Montero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Capital Markets Law. Rafael Manchado practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Manchado Montero since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael Manchado Montero is held by other lawyers.

Alfredo Gómez-Acebo Dennes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Alfredo practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Alfredo Gómez-Acebo Dennes since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alfredo Gómez-Acebo Dennes is held by other lawyers.

Jaime Silva is a Partner in the Employment Law and Social Security Department at the Madrid office of Andersen Tax & Legal. He previously worked at Garrigues CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo and Olleros Abogados. Jaime Silva is a specialist in labour litigation and legal advice to companies in public and private sector and he has wide experience in IT industry and the posting of workers abroad. In the academic field, Jaime is lecturer in several programmes about Labour Law ...