Firm Profile > RCD > Madrid, Spain

RCD
CALLE SERRANO 116
28006 MADRID
Spain

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Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

Life sciences specialist Ignasi Costas leads the practice at RCD, which advises across the sector. The firm is known for innovative work, with a particular expertise in drafting biotechnology agreements as well as handling regulatory issues relating to data protection. The multi-disciplinary team includes Judith Saladrigas, who was recently promoted to partner.

Industry focus: TMT Tier 3

‘Solid and reliable’ RCD has ‘a deep knowledge and understanding of legislation, best legal practices and strict business ethics’. The ‘well-informed and prepared’ practice is focused on intellectual property, patent rights and copyright protection and its particular ‘experience with large and relevant transactions sets the firm apart’. Founding partner and information technology specialist Ignasi Costas leads the team of ‘highly-qualified individuals', who are recommended for their ‘abilities and temperament’.

Insurance Tier 3

The ‘highly prepared’ team at RCD stands out for its ‘energy and experience’, focusing on corporate insurance and regulatory issues, as well as sub-groups specialising in insurance taxation and cyberisk. The practice has ‘wonderful lawyers, versatile and with a very good knowledge of the industry’. It is led by the ‘excellent’ Ruth Duque, who has ‘very strong knowledge of the sector’. The team also includes ‘hardworking’ associate Amara Oderiz, who is ‘very good at insurance law’.

Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 3

RCD has considerable expertise in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors but also acts for corporate clients from an array of industries. Ignasi Costas is the key contact.

Intellectual property: patents Tier 3

RCD's group has core strengths acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, high-tech and health sectors, among others. Ignasi Costas and Oscar Alegre are key names.

Private equity Tier 3

RCD is a notable firm for venture capital transactions. It acts for private equity and venture capital funds as well as young companies. Ignasi Costas and newly made-up partner Carlos Nogareda are notable practitioners.

Projects and energy Tier 3

‘Flexible, available, practical’, the team at RCD has ‘great knowledge of the energy sector and a very agile and dynamic response to problems that arise’. Working across the field, the ‘professional team’, which is led by Javier Olmos, is particularly known for project financing and litigation. Federico Belausteguigoitia joined from Marimón Abogados and is experienced in the renewable energy sector.

Public law Tier 3

RCD handled numerous public procurement procedures. Ignasi Costas, Eva Gimenez Corrons and newly promoted partner Judith Saladrigas frequently advise public hospitals and research institutes.

Tax Tier 3

RCD has a strong track record in planning, private wealth management and corporate taxation. The firm has particular experience in the areas of transfer pricing and initial coin offerings. Founding partner José María Durán, Jorge Sarró, whose expertise includes inspections, collection and management of tax, and expert in the Spanish tax system Diego Artacho, who is a former tax inspector at the Superior Corps of State Tax Inspectors, are the practice heads.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The 'well-organised' RCD, which has offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, focuses on small and mid-cap deals including venture capital matters. Adolf Rousaud is recommended and clients can 'always count on' Ignasi Costas.

Dispute resolution Tier 4

RCD combines expertise in intellectual property and IT litigation, with domestic and international arbitration experience. The practice is led by Ignacio Benejam, Jordi Sanchez and Alfonso Maristany, who was promoted to partner in 2018. The team focuses on disputes arising from a range of commercial and corporate litigation, as well as multi-jurisdictional cases. It was strengthened by the arrival of senior associate Salvio Codes, who joined from Gómez-Acebo & Pombo. Juan Manuel de Castro moved in the opposite direction.

Intellectual property: Trade marks Tier 4

RCD is a popular choice for Spanish corporates for trade mark disputes. Ignasi Costas, Jordi Sanchez and Juan Manuel de Castro are the names to note.

Real estate and construction Tier 4

RCD advises a variety of private equity sponsors and real estate firms on acquisitions as well as handling real estate investment trust structuring work. Adolf Rousaud and Iñigo Montesino-Espartero are the practice heads.

Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4

Under the leadership of Jordi Albiol, RCD acts as debtors' counsel and trustee in insolvency proceedings.

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Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Bankruptcy	Jordi Albiol
Corporate and commercial	Adolf Rousaud
Corporate and commercial	Javier Olmos
Corporate and commercial	Iñigo Montesino-Espartero
Corporate and commercial	Eduardo Nebot
Corporate and commercial	Iñaki Frías
Corporate and commercial	Carlos Nogareda
Corporate and commercial	Federico Belausteguigoitia
Corporate crime and compliance	Diego Artacho
Corporate crime and compliance	Jorge Sarró
Data protection	Jesús Martrat
Dispute resolution	Ignacio Benejam
Dispute resolution	Jordi Sánchez
Dispute resolution	Alfonso Maristany
Energy	Javier Olmos
Energy	Federico Belausteguigoitia
Family business	Iñaki Frías
Family business	Adolf Rousaud
Family business	Ignasi Costas
Family business	Íñigo Montesino-Espartero
Family business	Eduardo Nebot
Family law	Ignacio Benejam
Family law	Jordi Sánchez
Finance	Adolf Rousaud
Finance	Iñigo Montesino-Espartero
Finance	Jordi Albiol
Finance	Eduardo Nebot
Finance	Carlos Nogareda
Foundations and NGOs	Ignasi Costas
Foundations and NGOs	Oscar Alegre
Foundations and NGOs	Judith Saladrigas
Hotels and leisure	Eduardo Nebot
Hotels and leisure	Carlos Nogareda
Immigration	Jonathan Gil
Immigration	Cristina Samaranch
Immigration	Pablo Bernal
Immigration	Santiago Carrero
Innovation and entrepreneurship	Ignasi Costas
Innovation and entrepreneurship	Carles Ros
Innovation and entrepreneurship	Oscar Alegre
Innovation and entrepreneurship	David Villa
Innovation and entrepreneurship	Judith Saladrigas
Insurance	Ruth Duque
Intellectual property	Ignasi Costas
Intellectual property	Oscar Alegre
Intellectual property	Carles Ros
Intellectual property	David Villa
Intellectual property	Jordi Sánchez
Intellectual property	Judith Saladrigas
Intellectual property	Jordi Sánchez
Labour and employment	Cristina Samaranch
Labour and employment	Jonathan Gil
Labour and employment	Pablo Bernal
Labour and employment	Santiago Carrero
Life sciences	Ignasi Costas
Life sciences	Carles Ros
Life sciences	Oscar Alegre
Life sciences	Jesús Martrat
Life sciences	David Villa
Life sciences	Judith Saladrigas
Private equity and venture capital	Ignasi Costas
Private equity and venture capital	Iñigo Montesino-Espartero
Private equity and venture capital	Carles Ros
Private equity and venture capital	Iñaki Frías
Private equity and venture capital	Oscar Alegre
Private equity and venture capital	Judith Saladrigas
Public and administrative	Ignasi Costas
Public and administrative	Eva Giménez
Public and administrative	Oscar Alegre
Public and administrative	Carlos Hernández Rivera
Public and administrative	Judith Saladrigas
Tax and wealth management	José María Durán
Tax and wealth management	Jorge Sarró
Tax and wealth management	Alejandro Capdevila
Tax and wealth management	Iñaki Silva
Tax and wealth management	Juan Rodríguez-Loras
Tax and wealth management	F. Javier Triviño
Tax and wealth management	Manel Pérez
Tax and wealth management	Borja De Gabriel
Tax and wealth management	Lucas Espada
TMT	Ignasi Costas
TMT	Eduardo Nebot
TMT	Carles Ros
TMT	David Villa
TMT	Oscar Alegre
TMT	Jesús Martrat
TMT	Judith Saladrigas
Urban planning and real estate	Íñigo Montesino- Espartero
Urban planning and real estate	Eva Giménez
Urban planning and real estate	Carlos Nogareda

Photo	Name	Position	Profile
	Mr Jordi Albiol		View Profile
	Mr Oscar Alegre		View Profile
	Mr Diego Artacho		View Profile
	Mr Federico Belausteguigoitia		View Profile
	Mr Ignacio Benejam		View Profile
	Mr Pablo Bernal		View Profile
	Mr Alejandro Capdevila		View Profile
	Mr Santiago Carrero		View Profile
	Mr Ignasi Costas		View Profile
	Ms Ruth Duque		View Profile
	Mr José María Duran		View Profile
	Mr Lucas Espada		View Profile
	Mr Iñaki Frías		View Profile
	Mr Jonathan Gil		View Profile
	Mrs Eva Gimenez Corrons		View Profile
	Mr Carlos Hernández Rivera		View Profile
	Mr Alfonso Maristany		View Profile
	Mr Ramón Martínez		View Profile
	Mr Jesús Martrat		View Profile
	Mr Iñigo Montesino-Espartero		View Profile
	Mr Eduardo Nebot		View Profile
	Mr Carlos Nogareda		View Profile
	Mr Javier Olmos		View Profile
	Mr Manel Pérez		View Profile
	Mr Juan Rodríguez Loras		View Profile
	Mr Carles Ros		View Profile
	Mr Adolf Rousaud		View Profile
	Ms Judith Saladrigas		View Profile
	Ms Cristina Samaranch		View Profile
	Mr Jordi Sanchez		View Profile
	Mr Jorge Sarró		View Profile
	Mr Iñaki Silva		View Profile
	Mr F. Javier Triviño		View Profile
	Mr David Villa		View Profile
	Mr Borja de Gabriel		View Profile