The criminal law, compliance and corporate investigations group at Garrigues remains a dominant force in the market, leveraging the strength of its global office network (12 countries, across four continents) to advise major international corporations and public figures on a broad range of matters. These include corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, professional negligence, money laundering, embezzlement of public funds, discovery and disclosure of secrets, fraud and bribery. Headed by criminal law practice authority Gabriel Castro and corporate investigations expert Helena Prieto, the team’s client portfolio features well-known companies across the retail, financial services, media, energy, technology, food and beverage, construction and engineering sectors. The group is supported by principal associate Beatriz Bustamante and senior associates Álvaro Mato and Marta Sánchez.

The corporate crime and internal investigations group at Uría Menéndez remains a leader in the market, where it acts for well-known international corporations, financial institutions and management teams on a diverse range of issues. Such matters include money laundering, fraud, tax offences, corruption, crisis management and regulatory compliance. Led by white-collar criminal law specialist Jaime Alonso and commercial and bank fraud expert Ismael Clemente in Madrid, the team’s client base covers the engineering, construction, finance, retail, technology and IT services sectors. Key support is provided by counsels Manuel Álvarez, Enrique Rodríguez Celada and Patricia Leandro in Madrid. Oscar Morales left the firm.

The white-collar crime department at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo acts for a range of national and international corporations, their managers and administrators, financial institutions and private individuals. With a comprehensive service, the team advises on money laundering, bribery, fraud, corruption, and crimes against intellectual property. Led by dispute resolution head Carlos Aguilar, the group’s client portfolio includes well-known companies operating in the entertainment, e-commerce, banking, energy, real estate and consumer products sectors, among others. The group is supported by partner Enrique Remón, who joined in January 2021, counsel Emilio Moyano and senior associate Manuel Sánchez-Puelles.

The criminal law department at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo leverages the strength of its offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon to act before Spanish courts and administrative authorities and advise major national and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, law firms and public figures (such as professional footballers). The team can regularly be found advising on tax offences, money laundering, asset tracing, environmental and labour issues, fraud and forgery, and regulatory compliance. Led by corporate compliance expert Vanessa Fernández and criminal law specialist Carlos Sáiz Díaz, the group’s client base spans the banking, insurance, medical, environment and energy sectors, among others.

The white-collar crime and investigations team at Pérez-Llorca takes a multidisciplinary approach to advise international corporates, law firms, insurance companies, investment funds and sovereign states, on a wide spectrum of issues across the practice area. Such matters include tax evasion, corruption, extradition, environmental crime, fraudulent conveyance, and surrender warrants. Headed by criminal litigation specialist Adriana De Buerba, the group’s client base spans the manufacturing, security, infrastructure, government, construction materials, retail and telecoms sectors. The team is supported by corporate internal investigation specialist Juan Palomino, counsel Jorge Walser and Mayte Requejo, who joined as of counsel in January 2021.

The corporate crime, compliance and internal investigations department at Clifford Chance advises domestic and international companies and financial institutions on a wide span of issues. Such matters include internal investigations, preventative advice, bribery, money laundering, smuggling, tax crimes, environmental crimes and regulatory compliance. Led by white-collar criminal law expert Carlos Zabala, the group’s client portfolio includes household names across the telecoms, banking, real estate and education sectors. The team is supported by senior associate and cross-border proceedings specialist Sonia Trendafilova and associates Sonsoles Callejo and Victor Lana.

Part of the firm's dispute resolution practice, the corporate crime group at ECIJA utilises its experienced team of 29 partners and global network (27 offices in 16 countries) to advise national and international corporations and individuals on a broad range of matters. These range from specialised risk advice for start-ups to comprehensive regulatory compliance strategies, such as risk management systems, anti-corruption policies, ethics codes and internal investigations. Led by corporate law expert and firm executive vice president Pablo Jiménez De Parga, the group’s portfolio features well-known companies as well as prominent individuals. The team is supported by dispute resolution partner José María Abella and regulatory compliance specialist César Zárate.

The investigations, white-collar and fraud group at Hogan Lovells International LLP is regularly sought out by domestic and international corporates and individuals for advice on a diverse range of matters. These include corporate compliance, crisis management, internal investigations, dawn raids, data privacy investigations, export and sanctions control, cartel investigations and money laundering. Headed by corporate regulatory expert Ignacio Sánchez in Madrid, the team’s client portfolio spans the IT, insurance, life sciences, automotive, sports, and food and beverage sectors.

The investigations and white-collar defence group at Jones Day pairs the reach of its 30 global locations with the local experience of its team to provide a comprehensive service to multinationals and individuals involved in internal investigations and criminal proceedings. In addition, the practice advises clients on fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, environmental crimes and anti-corruption violations. The team’s client roster spans the renewables, infrastructure management, finance, retail and information services sectors. Associate and corporate litigation specialist Berta Viqueira Sierra is noted. Since publication, José Bonilla left the firm.

ONTIER's white-collar crime team provides a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporates, executives, former bank directors and entrepreneurs involved in high-profile and cross-border proceedings. Areas covered by the team range from tax fraud and money laundering to bribery and corruption, cybercrimes and crimes against honour. The team is headed by corporate criminal law expert Berta Aguinaga Barrilero, and is supported by Juan Casanueva Pérez-Llantada; both have notable experience acting for well-known companies and individuals.