"The Ideal Law Firm Is A Global One"

Urbaser's Santiago Sainz de Baranda y Casado says his company's preference is for law firms with an office in Spain as well as in the foreign jurisdictions in which it operates

Using an external law firm adds value in many ways, especially in terms of the level of knowledge they can bring regarding specific issues, such as the environment, competition and intellectual property, says Santiago Sainz de Baranda y Casado, corporate legal director at environmental management company Urbaser in Madrid. He adds that external firms can also add value when it comes to issues related to the expansion of the business, such as acquisitions and tender processes.
"For us, the ideal law firm is a global one," says Sainz de Baranda y Casado, who adds that, ideally, when it comes to matters outside of Spain, Urbaser wants a firm with an office in Spain as well as in the relevant jurisdiction. However, he adds that the company is also happy to deal with firms that have