Baker McKenzie maintains a strong position in the Spanish corporate crime market, representing an impressive range of blue-chip clients from the technology, financial services, and energy sectors, among others. The team is well equipped to handle the gamut of white-collar crime mandates, including litigation, public prosecutor and official investigations, and pre-litigation defence, and has considerable experience acting before various judicial bodies, such as the Supreme Court and the National Court. Jesús Santos jointly steers the department alongside Marc Prat and stands out for his expertise in criminal proceedings concerning financial crime, fraud, and tax offences. Prat is a key point of reference for real estate and media companies accused of corporate crime. The group also benefits from the aptitude of litigation, compliance, and investigations specialist María Massó, and Juan Pedro Cortés, who is adept at leading on extradition proceedings. Alicia Franch is another indispensable practitioner.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The most outstanding member of the team is undoubtedly Juan Pedro Cortés. His interpersonal and communication skills, his empathy with clients, and his technical expertise make him an exceptional lawyer.’
- ‘Jesús Santos is a former prosecutor at the National Court, which allows him to anticipate the prosecution's strategies and prepare accordingly. Both he and María Miguel Romero are leading experts in white-collar crime and highly skilled in procedural law.’
- ‘They inspire a great deal of confidence, keep us promptly informed of the case's developments, and anticipate any potential complications that may arise.’
- ‘The team stands out for the partner involvement, its excellent communication of complex matters, and its highly structured yet pragmatic work style.’
- ‘What distinguishes Baker's criminal law team is its immediate responsiveness and comprehensive strategic approach. They deeply understand our needs and are sensitive to the complex situations they handle.’
- ‘This team combines senior experience from prosecutorial offices with specific sectoral technical knowledge, which makes a real difference both in terms of results and reputation management during criminal proceedings.’
Key clients
- Air Liquide España, S.A.
- CaixaBank, S.A.
- OHLA, S.A.
- Credit Suisse Sucursal en España
- Health Transportation Group, S.A.
- Francisco González
- Iberdrola, S.A.
- ING Bank N.V. Sucursal en España.
- Rodrigo de Rato Figaredo
- Parques Reunidos, S.A.
- Mission Foods Iberia S.A.U.
- Google Spain, S.L.
Work highlights
Representing several directors of Air Liquide in a criminal investigation.
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Practice head
Jesús Santos; Marc Prat
Other key lawyers
María Massó; Juan Pedro Cortés; Alicia Franch; Verónica García Acedo; María Miguel Romero