Baker McKenzie

Dispute Resolution

Alicia Franch is Team Leader in both the Dispute Resolution, Corporate Crime area and Compliance area at Baker McKenzie since September 2015.

Previously, Alicia also worked in her same areas of expertise in other law firms. She has also worked as a professor in different law firms and colleges as well.

Working as a lawyer on many types of proceedings (extraditions, European Arrest Warrants, proceedings before the European Public Prosecutor's Office and Spanish criminal proceedings) and undertaking work regarding corporate compliance.

Experience in drafting and filing all sorts of criminal complaints and appeals, cross-examination of witnesses and defendants and attendance to oral trials and expert ratifications.

Specialized in White Collar Crimes, such as crimes against the Public Treasury and Social Security, European Union subsidies fraud, crimes against the property, misappropriation, fraud, unlawful administration, bribery, fraudulent insolvencies, crimes against the environment, crimes against historical heritage, labor accidents, and felonies against the Public Administration, among others.

Within Baker McKenzie's Criminal Law department, Alicia Franch plays a key role in handling complex and high-profile cases, particularly in the area of economic and corporate crime. Her practice encompasses a wide range of criminal proceedings, including extraditions, European Arrest Warrants, and domestic litigation, where she is known for her strategic litigation skills and procedural precision. Alicia frequently advises on corporate compliance frameworks, helping clients mitigate legal risks and align with regulatory standards. Her work is especially focused on offenses such as tax evasion, subsidy fraud, and crimes involving public administration and corporate governance. She is also deeply involved in trial advocacy, from drafting and filing criminal complaints to conducting cross-examinations and managing expert witness testimony. Her practice reflects a strong integration of legal rigor and practical insight, particularly in cases involving environmental liability, labor-related offenses, and protection of cultural heritage.

Spanish, English

Asociación de Profesionales de Cumplimiento Normativo (CUMPLEN). Women’s White Collar Defense Association. Club Español de la Litigación de los Negocios.

(Post Graduate Course Seminario José Manuel Maza) (2021) (Post Graduate Course 'Specialisation Programme on White-collar Crime' Instituto de Postgrado e Investigación) (2020) Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Law Business Administration) (2011)