Rafael Fontana
About Rafael Fontana
Rafael Fontana is a lawyer based in Barcelona, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2008. Rafael Fontana is recognized in the following practice area:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Cuatrecasas SLP
Location: Barcelona, ES
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Professional experience Mariano began his professional career in CUATRECASAS GONÇALVES PEREIRA (1997-2012) where was specialized in Legal & Tax Law to companies, Family business and HNWI. In 2012 joined KPMG (2012-2015), where co-leaded the Family Bussines and Private Client practice in Barcelona, Girona, Balearic Islands and Andorra offices. On January 2016 joins 4|5|3| Law Firm (former Marco Legal, Abogados & Economistas) as a partner, leading the Firm’s Tax Department....
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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...
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