KPMG Abogados, Spain

Financial services regulations are at the core of KPMG Abogados, Spain's legal services in Spain. Structured into four main groups —compliance and corporate governance; investor protection and transparency; prudential supervision and authorisation of regulated entities; and blockchain and fintech— the team offers comprehensive advice across the financial services regulatory landscape. With extensive expertise in implementing complex frameworks such as RIS, MiFID II, IDD, and ESG-related regulations, the team has the ability to drive multidisciplinary projects for top credit institutions, leveraging KPMG’s consulting and auditing capabilities. Francisco Uría Fernández, a seasoned expert in banking, capital markets, and insurance regulations, leads the core financial and regulatory advisory team. María Pilar Galán Gavilá, head of the regulatory financial services practice and global lead of legal for KPMG IMPACT, brings extensive experience in implementing financial services regulations and advising on the regulatory aspects of financial reorganisations, financial service authorisations, and branch openings.