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Francesc Valdivia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Francesc practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Francesc Valdivia 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 Francesc Valdivia is held by other lawyers.

Graduate in Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Hons, 1988). Graduate in Arts, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1987). Master’s Degree in Local Administration, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – Institut d’Estudis Metropolitans (1990). Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate Law and Land Use and Planning, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (1991). Doctor of Law cum laude, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2001). Member of the Federation of Catalan Municipalities Legal S...

Javier Prieto, partner of the Tax Department at Araoz & Rueda since 2011, joined the firm after three years as a partner at the Tax Department at Ramón y Cajal (2008-2011). Prior to joining Ramón y Cajal he worked as an associate in the Tax Department at KPMG Abogados (1999-2002) and then as an associate in the Tax Department at Uría Menéndez (2002-2008). Javier is specialized in: Tax advice arising from national and international M&A transactions (investme...

Rafael Martinez Monche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rafael Martinez practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Martinez Monche since 2024. 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 Martinez Monche is held by other lawyers.

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.

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.

Javier Fernández-Samaniego is Managing Director of SAMANIEGO Law, an alternative Iberoamerican law firm specializing in technology law and dispute resolution. Javier's international practice focuses mainly in Commercial/IT disputes (international litigation, arbitration, and ADR) and negotiations and major Tech & Privacy projects (new cloud and big data business models, outsourcing transaction, data protection review programs, etc.). Javier has vast experience assisting European cl...

Santiago se incorporó a PwC en 1985 en la oficina de Bilbao en el departamento de auditoria, pasando en el año 1987 a la división fiscal. En 1989 se traslada a la oficina de Madrid incorporándose en el equipo especializado en entidades financieras. En 1996 se hace cargo del grupo de constructoras e inmobiliarias especializándose en la tributación de las actividades de construcción e inmobiliaria tanto en el ámbito de la tributació...

Nieves Perulles Pérez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nieves practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Nieves Perulles Pérez 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 Nieves Perulles Pérez is held by other lawyers.

Ángel Alonso is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ángel practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Ángel Alonso since 2008. 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 Ángel Alonso is held by other lawyers.