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‘It is a multidisciplinary team with extensive knowledge of the sector.’

‘Works with representatives from the entire chain, which allows a broad vision that results in the best solutions for the client.’

‘They have great knowledge and reach in all the institutions involved – local, regional, state and European – offering added value to each matter in which they are involved.’

‘The high involvement of Ignacio Aparicio stands out, as he has a strategic vision of the sector and offers solutions that go beyond what others can see. His kindness, willingness, knowledge of the sector and technical capacity are unmatched. ’

‘Andersen has demonstrated a knowledge of the subject far above other firms in addition to being completely up to date in the practical part of this discipline.’

‘Great knowledge of the subject but especially of its practical applicability; ability to adapt to each specific case depending on the needs of the client.’

‘Always at the forefront of developments regarding our sector, and they offer to carry out any activities they deem relevant to inform the affected companies about them as soon as possible. Its availability is exceptional, and knowledge of the subject in question is one of its strengths.’

‘The team has a great command of the subject and are very decisive. They always know how to adapt and find the fit between their recommendations and the needs of the business.’

‘Isabel Martínez Moriel, María Zarzalejos and Miriam Romano are tireless workers, always willing to help and give their best. They have vast knowledge of the subject, and they always have a friendly and very professional manner.’

‘The best thing about the Andersen data privacy team is its ability to find the best solution to the problems raised in an agile and effective way. They have a fine-tuned working sensibility and manage to perfectly understand the needs we have as a client.’

‘In addition to great interpersonal skills, they are unsurpassed professionals. They have very deep knowledge of the area they work in.’

‘Great communication, collaboration, and availability. They are involved in the projects, flexible and adapt to the client, demonstrating great knowledge of the subject, and offering prices consistent with the work performed.’

‘Isabel Martínez Moriel is personable with great knowledge, a dynamic sensibility, and a great team around her.’

‘They make the effort to study complex topics and provide practical solutions. Strong availability and effort to know the client’s sector. Try to anticipate problems and risks. They exude the qualities of teamwork and internal camaraderie. Also noteworthy is their knowledge of technology and its practical application.’

‘I would highlight their accessibility and flexibility when approaching projects.’

‘Proactivity, expertise, flexibility and understanding of the business. Pablo Doñate shows unique skills to cope with complex matters and to adapt it to a litigation case with clarity and sound knowledge always oriented to client needs.’

‘We really only work with Andersen and our treatment is almost exclusive with partner Pablo Doñate. Excellent communication and service.’

‘They do a commendable job, always putting themselves in the client’s shoes, attending to our needs above any consideration. Their results have always been excellent, often exceeding the expectations we had for the team. Highly recommended.’

‘We would highlight Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre. They are two of the best litigators we have encountered in the Spanish market. Always attentive and available at any time. Iñigo Rodríguez Sastre always finds solutions that no one else can see, anticipating the events that may happen in the course of a controversy. His presentation skills in court are brilliant.’

‘It is a versatile, agile team, available 24/7 and led by a privileged mind in litigation strategy, like Pablo Doñate.’

‘Pablo Doñate, managing partner of the practice in the Madrid office, is a top-level litigator and exceptional in his strategic vision. ’

‘I have worked with many firms, and I would certainly highlight Andersen’s litigation team for its enormous professionalism. They put the client’s interests before any other issue and work tirelessly to achieve the best possible results. Always available, they offer solutions that also take into account the business characteristics of litigation, which is essential for a company like ours.’

‘Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre is extremely hardworking, brilliant in his analysis of problems and decisive in the strategy to follow, offering innovative solutions, in addition to being a great speaker in court. Elena Sevila is decisive and manages to simplify and explain the most complex issues in an exemplary manner.’

‘It has a team of professionals with very high specialisation in environmental matters and public law. One of the team’s competitive advantages is its participation in the creation of waste regulation and its management, as well as in the field of mining.’

‘This is a team with high availability and attention to detail, which makes it easy to deal with complex issues and is truly involved with the client.’

‘Lawyers highly specialised in regulatory and environmental matters.’

‘They are very quick with their responses.’

‘They take great care and effort in not only providing legal advice but also getting involved in business networking. They provide much more than just legal advice.’

‘Carmen March is incredible, a great person, and very smart. She also anticipates the issues, and coordinates other areas to provide spectacular 360° advice.’

‘Provide quality service and on time.’

‘Carlos Mínguez – great experience.’

‘Carmen March stands out for her excellence at work and her ability to solve problems efficiently.

‘Flexibility and accessibility.’

‘Carmen March’s extensive knowledge of corporate issues makes her an invaluable asset for the firm, especially for the energy area. Her problem-solving capacity and focus on quality make her a reliable and valuable partner for our company and many others, guaranteeing success in the issues she addresses.’

‘Adaptation to the client, flexibility and expertise in areas that are unknown to other law firms (for example in the legislative world of recycling and waste management systems)’.’

‘José Vicente Morote: expert in administrative law, close to the client’.’

‘Committed team and always attentive; proximity to clients; experienced lawyers.’

‘They are constructive and focused on finding the best solution for the client.’

‘Dedication and alignment with the client’s interests. Constant concern and extreme diligence in managing matters.’

‘In my opinion, it is the best law firm I have ever worked with. The great involvement of the partners, the commitment of the entire team to the client, the ability to find the best solutions and the deep knowledge of the sector, make Andersen my first choice in each deal. The ability to act internationally with an integrated team, at least in the energy area, is fundamental for every project in which we have been involved.’

‘My reference is Ignacio Aparicio and my confidence in his judgment is total due to his ability to act quickly in highly complex situations, the search for effective solutions and his ability to anticipate problems. He knows how to lead a negotiation and achieve the best results even in situations where the transaction is blocked.’

‘Jaime Aguilar Mulet is a technically brilliant lawyer, with great commercial capacity, adaptation to situations and high availability.’

‘The M&A practice is extremely dynamic, proactive and professional. International support for cross-border projects is essential and provides a lot of added value.’

‘In my experience, partner Ignacio Aparicio, Andersen’s European and global M&A coordinator, is a fundamental asset in the deals we have carried out with the firm, since he has an accredited practice in managing the different teams in the different jurisdictions and a vision of the strategic transaction that undoubtedly gives added value.’

‘Understands the company’s needs and weak points to obtain the best results.’

‘The labour team at Andersen is diverse and specialised in labour law. It differs from other firms due to its quality, price, collaboration and its relationship with the client. I would highlight its experience in litigation and individual negotiations.’

‘Victoria Caldevilla is the partner we have been working with for more than 18 years. She stands out for her practical vision, experience in negotiations and litigation, as well as for seeking practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘They are good in litigation and negotiations, keeping good control of matters and having excellent communication with us. Furthermore, the quality-price ratio is very good.’

‘Germán Martinez is always very responsive, gives clear advice on Spanish law but also seeks to find pragmatic and commercial solutions.’

‘The support we have from Andersen is outstanding. They are pragmatic, commercial, available and friendly. They have taken the time to truly understand our business. We are in very safe hands.’

‘German Martinez is an exceptional lawyer; he is knowledgeable, commercial, proactive and an absolute pleasure to deal with. From first instruction to final billing, German and his Andersen team are helpful and really assist with the lightening of the workload of a very busy in-house team.’

‘Within the area of ​​trade marks, they are, in my opinion, the best experts and benchmarks in the market. Additionally, they are aware of the specific legal skills and specialised knowledge of each member of their team. Being a large firm with numerous areas of specialisation, they know how to rely on those who have experience in each area and can help assign tasks more effectively.’

‘José Garrido is our reference person, with whom we have been working for many years. He has now built a team within Andersen, a great firm, and we are very happy with his value proposition for a client like us. The team possesses a successful combination of specific skills and qualities to excel in this highly specialised legal field.’

‘They have a deep knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.’

‘José Garrido is also creative in finding innovative legal solutions and developing strategies to protect his clients’ intangible assets. He is an effective communicator and, as IP often involves disputes, his qualities as a skilled negotiator and his ability to resolve conflicts effectively, whether through settlement or litigation, is highly notable.’

‘César Morales is extremely professional, detailed and rigorous. He anticipates problems and surrounds himself with the right team for each deal. He knows how to delegate to subordinates and rely on other partners who provide complementary knowledge to add to the services he offers . That makes him completely reliable.’

‘César stands out for his professionalism and exceptional human quality. He adapts to unforeseen events that arise and knows how to manoeuvre. Appropriately manages client expectations, routinely exceeding them. He defends the work of his team and values ​​each and every one of them, regardless of the position they occupy and whether or not they are present at meetings. It gives them visibility and helps them in their professional development.’

‘Team is close and proactive, and provides solutions and anticipating possible problems.’

‘Their maximum involvement at all times as well as their speed in addressing or resolving any matter. Their availability, their knowledge based on previous experience, their capacity for analysis and their closeness and orientation to the client set the firm apart.’

‘Javier Lacleta: great professional with knowledge of the real estate market and all its facets. Pro-deal, always willing to find alternatives in negotiations.’

‘For us, the team is a reference in every sense. We highlight their dedication and immediate collaboration when we require it.’

‘Marta Morales is outstanding in all aspects.’

‘Andersen offers us imaginative, agile and fast solutions to our problems.’

‘Ability to transmit complex topics in a simple way to interlocutors who are sometimes not familiar with fiscal and commercial languages.’

‘The team is very agile and multidisciplinary, so the resolutions cover the entire practice and not just one aspect.’

‘The strengths of the Andersen people with whom we deal are their extensive knowledge of the sector and the subject matter, their high flexibility when responding to our queries, and their proximity in dealing with us.’

‘Borja de Gabriel is capable of providing proactive solutions and possible tax optimisation improvements.’

‘I would highlight their proactivity and involvement in the resolution and optimisation of our company’s processes.’

‘Technically very trained in the subject that applies to us. The immediacy and rigour of their answers are noteworthy.’

‘Knowledgeable team, able to provide outstanding EU cross-border assistance.’

‘Isabel Martínez Moriel is a fantastic person. She is a very likeable person and very competent.’

‘Nothing is too much trouble and the team is happy to go out of scope when needed to provide additional assistance. Friendly and very approachable.’

‘Miguel Prado has been extremely accommodating.’

‘A very good team that Miguel Prado leads with wisdom and leadership.’

‘Miguel Prado has extensive experience in the financial and banking area, acquired in leading law firms before joining Andersen. He is a very approachable person, who listens to his clients carefully and advises them with affection and success.’

‘What we value is the agility in the relationship with the market as well as the response to the doubts that have arisen. Andersen’s response in this regard has been very positive, showing themselves available at all times.’

‘Joaquín Alegre has been available at all times and has managed the issues that have arisen quickly.’

‘The Andersen team is very complete in all areas. They have high-level professionals.’

‘Miguel Prado is a great professional, with great knowledge of the legislation and procedures to comply with the requirements of regulators.’