Rafael López Martín

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

Antonio Escura has extensive experience in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and in the Legal-Labor area. He is a member of the Board of important national and global companies, with a special focus on the metallurgical sector.

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

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

Luis Bardají Muñoz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Litigation. Luis, who practices law in Madrid, Spain, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Xavier graduated in law from Girona University (1998). He then gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate and Urban Planning (1999) and a Master’s in Public Law and Administrative Organisation from Pompeu Fabra University (2002). Between 1999 and 2003 he practised at the law firm Massaguer-Pau in Girona where he specialised in administrative law and urban planning law. From 2000 to 2007 he was also secretary and auditor of the Sant Andreu Salou Town Council. Xavier joined Pareja &...

Günter Helbing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Günter, 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 Günter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Víctor Fabregat Rubiol is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Víctor, who practices law in Barcelona, Spain, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Víctor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...