Garrigues > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile

‘The Garrigues team has proven to have more than enough knowledge to cover our needs, and they are also very fast and practical, which we are grateful for.’

‘Flexibility, 360-degree vision and proximity.’

‘Garrigues are already leaders in their sector.’

‘Human quality and high level of service.’

‘José Miguel Pinillos is recommended.’

‘Great knowledge, helpful explanation of Spanish legal concepts to non-Spanish lawyers. ’

‘Francesc Cholvi is extremely knowledgeable of procedural matters.’

‘Garrigues has an excellent team, with extensive experience and full availability.’

‘Its best quality is the combination of technical quality, availability, and closeness.’

‘Garrigues is a multidisciplinary firm, recognised for its excellence and experience in various legal areas. His team stands out for the quality of their work, their knowledge, as well as their close relationship with the in-house lawyer.’

‘The lawyers are characterised by their deep legal knowledge, close treatment with the in-house lawyers, full availability, and quality of advice.’

‘Stands out for its in-depth knowledge of regulations and contact with the CNMV.’

‘Very prepared team; well-informed to offer comprehensive advice and follow-ups.’

‘Garrigues provides a very good service. The team is highly efficient and pragmatic. They are approachable and knowledgeable of corporate law matters.’

‘Mónica Martín De Vidales is very professional and knowledgeable. She is efficient in providing advice and drafting.’

‘Availability for any client need; great technical-legal and financial sector knowledge; experience in complex transactions; they perfectly understand the client’s needs and even anticipate them.’

‘One of the three best law firms in Spain in this field. They have extensive knowledge of M&A and the client’s business.’

‘Fernando Vives is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Spain. He has the ability to address legal work with a degree of precision and detail, as well as experience, that is practically unique. Arnau Tapias is a great professional with commendable dedication and precision in his judgments. ’

‘The Garrigues team has characteristics that make it one of the best in this area. The team possesses the appropriate diversity of professional skills, seniority, and client care skills to provide first-class services. They are very flexible and adaptable and have the ability to quickly and adequately understand clients’ needs. It is a team which it is very easy to work with.’

‘Sergio González Galán stands out above all, but Beatriz Amillo is also outstanding.’

‘The outstanding partners are Fernando Vives and Alvaro Lopez-Jorrín. They differ from competitors in their knowledge of the sector and the business, and their proactive ability to offer practical solutions to problems with a business vision.’

‘I really like how they work. They are always ready.’

‘The Garrigues team is up-to-date and very efficient. Rigorous and compliant.’

‘They are upright lawyers who look after the interests of their clients with great knowledge and empathy.’

‘Alejandro Padín is very responsive, understated, and maintains good connections with authorities. Gets the job done and always with no fuss.’

‘In addition to their skills and technical knowledge, the entire team demonstrates great dedication and, above all, a very high level of knowledge of the client and its activity, which gives it a clear competitive advantage over its competitors.’

‘An extraordinary team. The best in the market in litigation. It has a very powerful practice, with a specialist for each subject, always available and with very high-performance equipment. They excel in their ability to provide innovative solutions. They are a safe bet. The place to go when something important is at stake.’

‘Alejandro Huertas is the most dedicated and talented partner I have ever worked with.  Alejandro has been working for us for nearly two years now on extremely complex and interrelated dispute resolution matters before numerous courts throughout Spain. Every matter that has been decided, has been decided in our favor. Alejandro’s counsel has been invaluable in helping us navigate the judicial intricacies of a foreign legal system. Alejandro is a true advocate for our business and its principles – his advice has been spot on throughout a very difficult time period for us.’

‘Ana Garrote is a litigation partner who demonstrates great mastery of the civil, commercial and procedural areas, including issues of complex financial contracts, which allows her to direct with great poise and ease the judicial processes of these matters before the Courts. She also shows great involvement in matters relevant to clients and is always available to resolve queries and doubts that arise. ’

‘They understand the problem quickly, have a commercial vision and understand the impacts for the company in the event of obtaining an unfavourable ruling. They design a defence strategy together with the company, there is fluid and trustworthy communication. They quickly report any new developments in the case and constantly follow up. ’

‘I would highlight the partner Diego Vicente Pérez. They are a team with an exceptional technical level, which they combine with a commercial vision and mind. They are empathetic to their clients’ problems and strive to add value and achieve more.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to focus and dissect the dispute. The team is capable of uniting professionals from other practices that also provide differential value. His work in the procedure, especially in the hearings, is very accurate and with a lot of dedication.’

‘Unbeatable people and professionals.’

‘An innovative team, which reinforces dedication and availability to the client while leveraging technology to cover the entirety of our business.’

‘Integrated team that works well together. They involve other areas of the firm to provide the best service. Ability to communicate in English and at different levels of client management. Very accessible.’

‘Very client-oriented people and great professionals. I would like to highlight Bernardo Pérez-Navas and Ignacio Esteban.’

‘I would like to highlight Bernardo Pérez-Navas’s great knowledge, ability to understand the client’s needs, ability to think outside of the box, great capacity for work and humility. It is very easy to work with him.’

‘Garrigues helps us achieve our objectives through tailored solutions regardless of the complexity of the issues.’

‘The attorneys we work with are professionals highly specialised in labour topics, providing qualified legal assistance in all the matters related to it. Their advice and proposals take into account all the potential perspectives on the issue to be solved in a very committed and prompt way. We are very happy to work with them.’

‘Outstanding partners include Rosa Zarza and Bernardo Pérez-Navas. Felipe Ochoa is a great associate.’

‘Full availability, technical quality, knowledge of the sector, coordination capacity in complex transactions.’

‘Technical excellence, expertise in new markets,  availability and flexibility are the elements that distinguish this practice from other firms. The assurance for clients that the advice is first-class. ’

‘Garrigues’ competition team is one of the few teams in Spain composed of so many top-level lawyers. Both partners (Oriol Armengol to be highlighted) and associates have a hands-on mentality in managing complex issues and addressing different business models and a variety of markets.’

‘I work very closely with Konstantin Jörgens. He is a one of a kind lawyer who is extremely knowledgable but also very pragmatic. Quite a unique combination. He is always available and responds very quickly to emails. He is kind and pleasant to work with, which is again quite unique given his quallities.’

‘A very solid and very well-coordinated team. The availability of the team is constant. They act quickly and respond to queries and questions raised almost in real time.’

‘Great availability and empathy from professionals. Very imaginative when it comes to analysing and solving the questions that arise. Great knowledge of the commercial field and the food world and business.’

‘A multidisciplinary and coordinated team, which provides joint legal solutions to the members of our organisation.’

‘The ability to lead a worldwide offer of legal services, facilitating interaction with the different legal and business managers of the company.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable of all areas and all companies in the Spanish agriculture sector.’

‘It is a firm that knows the world of agriculture in Spain better than anyone. Thus, they can advise their clients in this context and know how to work with family businesses.’

‘Extensive knowledge of the sector and applicable regulatory developments. Initiative and proactivity. Knowledge of the history of the matters entrusted to them.’

‘I would like to highlight the work, professionalism and knowledge of the technological sector and legal depth of José Ramón Morales.’

‘They are a great firm. This team is very practical and decisive. They always give quick and effective solutions. They are experts in technology regulations, such as the DSA, the DMA, and others. Lately I have contacted them to advise me on artificial intelligence in Europe. I have received clearer answers from this team than from other firms.’

‘Creative, fast, decisive, effective, clear and concise. In addition, they know industry and market standards, which is very useful.’

‘The great thing about working with Garrigues, and more specifically, with the IP team, is that if you have any questions, they assist you, are always available, and the level of empathy with the client. You feel very confident in their hands and it also seems that you are the best client they have, in terms of attention. They are great professionals.’

‘Carolina Pina – apart from her professional greatness, she gets totally involved in your business. Cristina Mesa is a great professional too.’

‘The team of Carolina Pina, Cristina Mesa and Ricardo López Alzaga are great professionals in their field. Their treatment, knowledge of the subject and way in which they propose solutions is excellent.’

‘I really like working with the Garrigues copyright team. Carolina Pina is excellent. She is very practical and decisive. They know a lot about copyright and platform liability, which is the main reason I contacted them. The company I referred to them was very satisfied. They know a lot about industry standards, which helped them make practical decisions.’

‘Carolina Pina is without a doubt the best copyright lawyer I have used in Spain. She’s fast, brilliant and super practical. She is always available and has an impeccable SLA.’

‘Goes the extra mile – always helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘Antonio Muñoz and Carolina Pina – trusted advisers that consistently think through issues and deliver pragmatic advice.’

‘The team is highly specialised, with excellent knowledge of the practice and great capacity to carry out comprehensive analyses of risks as well as to propose various options to address them.’

‘In addition to her skills and technical knowledge, Isabel Pascual de Quinto demonstrates great dedication and knowledge of the latest developments, the market and the client.’

‘The Garrigues team is made up of professionals who perfectly know the company’s needs, implementing innovative and creative solutions that allow it to achieve the objectives of adequate protection of industrial property rights.Its professional quality, its closeness and its high technical knowledge of the subject stand out. Collaboration and communication both in person and through telematic meetings is excellent.’

‘From our point of view, the elements that stand out are the search for a deep understanding of the spirit and values ​​of our company and what its industrial property rights represent. Cristina Giner Mas who has been collaborating with us for a decade.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its breadth of expertise, client-centric approach, and commitment to excellence. We trust the team’s strengths, skills, and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services that consistently outshine those of their competitors. They are also always ahead of deadlines and fees are very competitive.’

‘I highly recommend Cristina Mesa for her sharp legal acumen and the ability to anticipate future legal trends. She has a great practical approach and excellent manners.’

‘Combines first-class legal skills with a deep understanding of the technical and regulatory aspects of energy projects, resulting in comprehensive advice for clients.’

‘Garrigues’ strength lies in its ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in legislation and market trends, thus providing cutting-edge solutions to the sector’s challenges.’

‘A leader in its field thanks to its multidisciplinary experience, its adaptability to market trends and its commitment to innovation and diversity.’

‘What truly sets them apart is their passionate dedication and deep knowledge of the sector.’

‘It is the combination of technical expertise, exceptional leadership and a client-focused approach that places Garrigues at the forefront of this highly specialised area of ​​law.’

‘Great availability at short notice and very easy conversation on billing.’

‘Provides exceptional advice on energy and the environment. They have a solid and extensive knowledge of the subject and make difficult things easy.’

‘Very high technical level and excellent knowledge of the Administration with key contacts in the public sector. Javier Manchado and Juan Manuel Cabeza are recommended.’

‘The team, specifically Javier Manchado, go beyond the theoretical analysis of the issues, making it easier for us to incorporate their advice into the company’s activity quickly and without friction.’

‘The Garrigues public law team faithfully represents the values ​​of excellence, dedication and commitment. They continually strive to adjust to the specific needs of the client and their sector. They are proactive, transparent and have great interpersonal skills to achieve effective communication with the client. Highly recommended for solving delicate legal problems that require complex analysis and creative strategies. They always meet the expected deadlines and keep the client involved at all times.’

‘Juan Manuel Cabeza is an exceptional partner, who combines excellent commercial skills with quality legal-technical advice in a practice as complex and changing as public law. He is very sensitive to business needs and anticipates client needs through proactive rather than reactive advice. He always proposes viable, innovative strategies that involve deep analysis and detailed knowledge of the matter.’

‘The team have helped us with various public law issues, always with a high level of excellence and a very pragmatic approach.’

‘Knowledge of subjects and specialisation.’

‘Closeness to the client and availability of its partners.’

‘High technical preparation, high level of dedication and availability, collaboration in the successful completion of transactions.’

‘It is a great team, very committed and coordinated.’

‘The quality of their work and the depth of their advice. Partner Hector Muñoz and Blanca Jimenez stand out.’

‘The team’s unique approach has consistently set them apart. Their deep-rooted understanding of client needs combined with their innovative strategies provided invaluable advisory, ensuring our operations flowed seamlessly. Their dedication to the services they provide showcases Garigues as a leading force in financial advisory services.’

‘The individuals at Gariguess stand out due to their unmatched dedication to precision and client-focused solutions. What truly differentiates them is their ability to tailor strategies to each client’s specific needs, backed by an in-depth understanding of the industry and evolving trends. We especially value Garrigues’ innovative mindset, exceptional analytical prowess, and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.’

‘Knowledge and practice in all aspects of restructuring. The best team in Spain for this matter.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the new bankruptcy law. Great command of numbers and class formation in an extremely complex structure. Absolute availability in a very tight deadline process.’

‘Juan María Jiménez and Borja García-Alamán – excellent technical knowledge.’

‘Garrigues has a very close vision of what our business is like and what is important and what is not. They have a team tailored to our needs that pivots quickly from one topic to another with the speed and pragmatism we need.’

‘One of the most notable and differentiating aspects of Garrigues as a firm is the very wide range of disciplines and areas of taxation that its specialists can cover. Likewise, I would point out the outreach capacity they have with the Tax Administration in all areas. ’

‘Garrigues has a team specialising in tax law that is one of the best in the market. They are highly qualified professionals who work very well as a team. The personalised attention from the partners is incomparable with other law firms or consulting firms. ’

‘They have been advising my company for more than 20 years and know it perfectly. They can provide incomparable historical knowledge. Let’s say they are “the guardians of our memory”.’

‘Garrigues provides great technical knowledge of the issues, with a depth of detail that is necessary in complicated matters. Garrigues’ Spanish team allows coordinated interaction with other jurisdictions in addition to filtering information to adapt it to the client’s needs. ’

‘They have technical knowledge and understand the needs of the client. ’

‘The team is very pragmatic and solution-oriented and has a deep understanding of the industry.’

‘Super efficient and optimised advice.’

‘Helena Prieto, a partner in the criminal law practice, truly stands out in her field. Specialising in criminal litigation and extradition, her abundant court experience is evident in the way she handles cases. What sets Helena apart from competitors is her strategic approach, rooted in her extensive courtroom experience.’

‘They are a very competent team of professionals who compare with excellence to the teams of other firms.’

‘ A professional team that provides a very complete service and responds quickly and effectively to any question, problem or query that is posed to them, thus making it possible to keep up with the pace that our business demands. They are professionals, facilitators and work at the pace that our company’s business needs. ’

‘Gabriel Castro is the best criminal lawyer I know in every possible way: he is extraordinarily clear in explaining situations to us, he is committed when it comes to participating in decision-making, he is an excellent speaker in addition to writing magnificent writings, and he is also deeply empathetic with the client, something that is especially valued in a delicate matter.’

‘Victoria Esteban is highly specialised in the field of the environment and energy; she knows the issues that affect our sector perfectly. She is decisive, technically very complete, and always available to provide support for both day-to-day issues and complex matters that require a more in-depth analysis.’

‘Extremely prepared professionals, long experience, great empathy and availability to help clients.’

‘The team members are very well-trained professionals with extensive experience.’

‘Garrigues stands out for its highly specialised and committed team, which combines deep legal knowledge with creative and strategic solutions to environmental problems.’

‘Unwavering commitment to excellence and client service.

‘The team’s ability to communicate effectively and simplify complex legal concepts is a key differentiating factor.’

‘The Garrigues team provides exceptional advice on energy and the environment. They have a solid and extensive knowledge of the subject, they make difficult things easy.’

‘Victoria Esteban leads the practice masterfully, with extraordinary knowledge of the subject and very practical, always focused on implementing added value in matters. Always correct in her reasoning and very creative in finding the most complex solutions. ’

‘Extraordinary, long-term and successful experience makes this firm a benchmark in the life sciences sector.’

‘Their knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector, culture and the client’s business is excellent, which makes us real partners when it comes to facing the issues and challenges that arise.’

‘We have been working with Garrigues for many years. They have always responded quickly, successfully and with quality work. The team is very synchronised, offering constant support in different areas and friendly treatment.’

‘The main advantage we have with Garrigues is its very extensive knowledge of the client and their particular circumstances. The team’s best qualities are the closeness and personalised treatment it offers both at the partner, associate and junior level.’

‘As outstanding partners, I would highlight Jose Fernández-Rañada and Juan Manuel Cabeza, two people with a lot of experience and technical knowledge of the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry.’

‘We are fully satisfied with the treatment, diligence and service.’

‘Direct treatment and excellent attention.’

‘Their availability and ability to provide solutions set them apart.’

‘The differential value is the personal relationship with the clients. Availability, ability to add value with a client focus approach.’

‘Knowledge of the sector.’

‘Availability, proactivity, adaptation and agility.’

‘They adapt completely to the needs required at all times and with a good attitude. Specifically, Arnau Tapias was available and capable of transmitting advice in a clear and reasonable manner. ’

‘They are very meticulous and have a lot of experience. I fully trust them.’

The fundamental difference with other firms is the attention to detail, the direct involvement of partners and the effort to know the client.’

‘Antonio Entrena has all the experience and knowledge of the sector, he knows how to move and anticipate movements. He stands out for his empathy with the client and dedicates a lot of time and effort to getting to know the client and understanding their needs.’

‘They have a deep knowledge of the law and practice, and are capable of assisting from the moment the incident occurs, advising you on the steps to take together with the experts and intermediaries. At the litigation level, they carry out thorough preparation of the procedures, and their insurance knowledge is completed with their procedural and general experience. ’

‘The Garrigues patent team is very powerful. They have people with technical and scientific qualifications. The engineers are brilliant. In my experience, they provide advice that combines the legal and the technical, in an understandable and effective way. The issue I brought up was resolved brilliantly.’

‘The lawyers who handled the aforementioned matter were Carolina Pina Sánchez and Cristina Mesa, as well as the engineer Borja de Carlos. They are very creative and fast. They are practical. They have a lot of accumulated experience and therefore, they provide answers that include a commercial approach and industry and market standards.’

‘The multidisciplinary knowledge of the team, ranging from engineering profiles that understand the patented subject, to lawyers with extensive knowledge of the legal regulations in this regard.’

‘Extensive knowledge of the subject, due to his extensive experience in similar cases.’

‘Specialised in drafting patents and monitoring files (patent prosecution).’

‘Our main contact is Borja de Carlos, who is a great professional, always accessible and provides appropriate solutions to our needs.’

‘Extremely satisfied with the work carried out by Garrigues, both by its commercial and tax teams.’

‘Provides solutions to problems and puts them into perspective. Communication with clients and ability to work is outstanding.’

‘One-stop shop for all things legal in Spain.’

‘The Garrigues team in the transport area works very professionally. They are great professionals with a deep knowledge of transport and logistics matters. They are also very accessible.’

‘The performance of partner Jesús Barbadillo has been outstanding. He is very on top of the issues and is very approachable. He has a deep knowledge of the maritime sector both from a legal and business point of view. Accessibility and knowledge of the issues are his best qualities. He works on matters in depth.’

‘The lawyer we have been dealing with at Garrigues law firm for many years is Jesús Barbadillo. He has great knowledge and experience in the maritime sector, and offers us a quick and accurate response to all our requirements.’