A high value-added team

Our team, made up of lawyers, economists and consultants, offers a 360º perspective with high added value, comprehensive and tailored to the globalized world around us.

Juan Busquets

Managing Partner

Pablo Font

Partner

Ana Busquets

Partner

Aurora Unsain

Partner

Alejandro Prim

Partner

Sonia Clapers

Associate

Laura Vicente

Associate

Alba Rodriguez

Lawyer

Alfonso Cerdeira

Lawyer

Helena Duarte

Lawyer

Andrea Garcia

Legal Trainee

Aina Magrans

Legal Trainee

Román González

Accounting & Finance Manager

Marina Moreno

Accounting Technician

Santiago Bardelli

Accounting Technician

Claudia Grandia

Head of the Administration Area

Santiago Barba

Of-Counsel

Carles Saffouri

Of-Counsel

Ricard Santolaya

Of-Counsel

Albert Novel

Of-Counsel

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Juan Busquets Unsain

Managing Partner

About Juan

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 25.743.

Born in Barcelona on 11 August 1976.

Juan is an expert in commercial transactions and their taxation (restructurings, acquisitions, etc.), with special dedication to planning for companies and individuals.
He has lectured and taught at ESADE University, Universitat Ramon Llull, UIC, Universitat de Barcelona, Escuela de Turismo, Centro ADAMS and Universidad de Terrassa.

He is a collaborator of the Cukurato Association, president of the Decroly Barcelona Foundation and participates in and advises other social entities. He is secretary and advises several boards of directors, particularly in start-up companies.

Experience

With over 25 years of experience, he worked as a lawyer for the firm Uría y Menéndez for 2 years, in the offices of Barcelona and Madrid. After a year working in Guatemala for a charitable foundation, he returned to Spain and rejoined the firm. He has provided consulting services for organizations such as the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the CODESPA Foundation, SETEM, etc.

Education

Law Degree and Master’s Degree in Business Law from the University of ESADE (Ramón Llull); he has also completed the Senior Business Management Program (PADE) at IESE.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, French and English.

Pablo Font Torent

Corporate Partner

About Pablo

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 25.754.

Born in Barcelona on 10 January 1974.

Pablo is an expert in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border investments, as well as commercial contracts, structural reorganizations and refinancing strategies. 

In addition, he advises various boards of directors as secretary. Deeply connected to the business community, he was Vice-President of the International Business Law Commission (IBLC) of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), and an active member of AIJEC Plus within the Catalan Association of Young Entrepreneurs.

Experience

He started at Cuatrecasas and later worked as an in-house counsel at Torraspapel (Lecta Group). In addition, he led the mergers and acquisitions department of Legal Link (now Écija) and, before joining Busquets, he led the Corporate-M&A team of Plana Abogados & Economistas.

Education

Law Degree from the University of Barcelona and Master’s Degree in International and Comparative Business Law (LLM) from the London Metropolitan University.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, English, French and Portuguese, studying the sixth year of German.

Ana Busquets Unsain

Litigation and Civil Law Partner

About Ana

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 25.031.

Born in Barcelona on 7 September 1974.

Ana is a specialist in civil and procedural law.

Experience

With more than 25 years of experience, she has consistently witnessed and participated in the execution of judicial matters and providing legal advice on all types of civil matters across all instances within civil and commercial jurisdictions.

In the procedural area, she is highly regarded for her expertise in contractual and civil liability disputes, as well as for defining strategies during the pre-litigation phase and managing inheritance and family proceedings. Additionally, she has extensive knowledge in real estate and construction law.

Education

Law Degree from the University of Barcelona in 1997 and registered since 1998 in the Barcelona Bar Association. Doctorate in Civil Law from the University of Barcelona. Title of the research work: "La responsabilidad civil y el derecho de seguros".

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Aurora Unsain Romero

Partner of the Economic-Financial Area

About Aurora

Membership number at the Official Register of Auditors: 05141.

Born in Barcelona on 21 May 1949.

Aurora specialises in financial advisory services for both companies and individuals, as well as private auditing.

Experience

She has developed her professional audit skills over the last 32 years, including 18 years as Senior Manager at EY and 7 years as an auditor and consultant specialising in process improvement at Deloitte, Haskins & Sell. She served as financial director in several companies in the industrial and garment sectors. She regularly participates in seminars and conferences on accounting and auditing developments and adaptation to the International Financial Reporting Standards. She is also a frequent participant in roundtables and has served as a lecturer in auditing training courses.

Education

Degree in Economics and Business Sciences and actuary from the University of Barcelona in 1974. She is a member of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Since 2015 she has also registered at the Register of Accountants of Catalonia (RECC).

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, French and English.

Alejandro Prim Sastre

Of-Counsel

About Alejandro

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 32.647.

Born in Barcelona on 6 October 1981.

Alejandro is primarily responsible for advising companies and individuals on commercial expansion processes and their day-to-day activities.

Experience

Partner and director of the Barcelona office of the international firm SUMMA CONSULTORES. Later, he was one of the founding partners of the firm Lexben Advocats, where he led the International Trade Law Department.

In 2012 and 2013, Alejandro lived and worked in Bogota (Colombia) where –in collaboration with local lawyers- he advised Spanish companies on their establishment in the country. He has published articles on civil procedural law, international trade law, and commercial law in professional journals. Additionally, he has delivered workshops on those subjects for both private and public organisations.

Education

Law Degree from the University of Barcelona. Postgraduate in Civil Litigation from IDEC – Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. Program in International Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki – Greece). Specialization in Community and International Business Law, Il·lustre Col·legi d’Advocats de Barcelona (Barcelona Bar Association). Diploma by the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota (Colombia) in International Business Law and Free Trade Agreements, with special emphasis on Latin America.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Sonia Clapers Conde

Principal associate

About Sonia

Born in Barcelona on 25 April 1978.

Sonia specializes in contract and commercial law.

Experience

He has developed his professional career exceptionally in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) including investment rounds, acquisition and transfer of companies and assets, as well as in the preparation of all types of commercial contracts.

Before joining Busquets, she worked in important law firms such as Roca Junyent, KPMG Abogados and Dwf-RCD, always focused on corporate and commercial law.

In addition, for several years, she collaborated with prominent firms and companies in the recruitment and retention of legal talent, thus gaining a broader perspective on the sector.

Education

Law Degree from Pompeu Fabra University and Master’s Degree in Business Law (MADE) from the same university.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Laura Vicente Aragón

Principal associate

About Laura

Registered in the Bar Association of Barcelona Tudela (Navarra): 42.852.

Born in Cintruénigo (Navarra), on August 27, 1987.

Laura is a civil lawyer with extensive expertise in real estate law, as well as both common and regional civil law. She particularly excels in the study of the various foral civil rights (Catalonia, Navarre, Aragon, the Basque Country, Galicia, the Balearic Islands and “Fuero del Baylio”). Additionally, she provides legal advice on all types of real estate transactions (development, investment, construction, divestment, project finance, restructuring, lease agreements and hotel industry).

Experience

For 5 years, she prepared for the Property and Commercial Registrars Association exams

Education

She holds a law degree from the University of Navarra and an Economics Diploma from IESE. She also completed the Women and Leadership Program at IESE.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Alba Rodríguez Hidalgo

Lawyer

About Alba Rodríguez Hidalgo

Registered in the Barcelona Bar Association: 42.137.
Born in Martorell (Barcelona), on January 24, 1988.
Alba is a specialist in commercial, corporate and bankruptcy law.

Experience

With a track record of 10 years of experience in legal advice to companies, especially in the field of commercial and corporate law, M&A transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. Since 2015 he has developed his professional work in different professional firms in Barcelona, where he advises companies and individuals in corporate transactions, corporate restructurings and in the drafting and negotiation of complex contracts, both commercial and civil.

His experience includes the incorporation, transformation and liquidation of companies, mergers and spin-offs, investment rounds, capital increases, purchase and sale of shares, drafting of agreements between partners and legal assistance in general meetings. He has also provided support to the litigation area in civil and commercial matters. Her profile combines solid technical knowledge, a great vocation for law and outstanding skills in professional ethics, analysis, organization and client orientation.

Education

Graduated in Law from the University of Barcelona, she completed her education with a Master's Degree at the same university. In addition, she completed a postgraduate course in Legal Practice (EPJ) and has participated in several specialized courses organized by the Barcelona Bar Association.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Alfonso Cerdeira Porras

Lawyer

About Alfonso

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 47.329.

Born in Ceuta on 30 August 1996.

Alfonso is a specialist in investment vehicles, capital increases, venture capital, corporate compliance, and money laundering, as well as in the negotiation and preparation of shareholders’ agreements, commercial contracts, and business acquisitions.

Experience

With 5 years of experience in commercial and corporate law, he has attended various courses and conferences on competition law, mediation, legal tech, mortgage law and tourist housing. He has also held prominent positions such as chairman of the International Congress on Mediation, Housing, Family and Inheritance held in February 2020.

In addition, it is worth mentioning his article "El valor de las disposiciones sin vigor", published in issue 03/2021 of the "Revista General de Legislación y Jurisprudencia", the oldest legal journal in Spain and Latin America.

Education

Law Degree from the University of Seville, after obtaining a SICUE scholarship at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where he specialized in civil, commercial and banking law, as well as the legal regime of financial markets.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, English and French.

Helena Duarte Avanzato

Lawyer

About Helena Duarte Avanzato

Born in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) on March 22, 1993.
Helena specializes (or has previous experience) in Compliance, Data Protection and Corporate Law.

Experience

He has more than six years of experience in the field of corporate law, focused on legal advice to companies. Her practice has been mainly oriented to the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, as well as the implementation and supervision of internal policies on regulatory compliance, including data protection and criminal compliance.

He has developed his career in both corporate and office settings, which allows him to offer a practical approach aligned with the client's operational needs.

His experience includes legal support in strategic decision making, the development of internal protocols and coordination with different departments to ensure the legal security of corporate processes.

Education

Graduated in Law from the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), she complemented her education with a Postgraduate Degree in Compliance from the UPF Barcelona School of Management.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, English and Portuguese.

Andrea García Chacón

Legal Trainee

About Andrea

Born in Reus (Tarragona) on 12 September 1998. 

Andrea holds a Law Degree and is currently studying the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession and Court Representation. Since joining the firm in September 2024, she has worked closely with partners, associates and of-counsels, actively participating in the areas of contract and commercial law.

Experience

Before joining Busquets, Andrea developed her career as a trainee specialized in labor law, acquiring experience in legal advice and representation in labor proceedings. Currently, she is working on projects focused on drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, as well as providing comprehensive advice on commercial matters.

Education

Graduated in law and studying for a Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession and Procurement.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Aina Magrans Bonet

Legal Trainee

About Aina

Born in Barcelona on 11 July 2002. 

Aina is a master student who is doing an internship at the firm, collaborating in the different cases and matters handled by the team. Her focus is on learning and assisting in the development of legal strategies, bringing her academic knowledge to the practical environment.

Experience

She won the Elsa Barcelona Moot Court Competition in 2024 in collaboration with Baker & McKenzie and Vidal-Quadras y Ramón. She joined Busquets in May 2023 and has been assisting and collaborating with the firm's partners, associates and of-counsels ever since.

Education

Law Degree from the Pompeu Fabra University and scholarship student of the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession and Court Representation at the UPF Barcelona School of Management.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Roman

Accounting & Finance Manager

About Roman

Born in Lagunilla (Salamanca) on 25 July 1963.

Román is an accounting specialist and collaborates with the firm's financial department and other advisory areas.

Experience

Prior to joining Busquets, he worked in the Accounting Departments of several companies. In particular, he has 12 years of extensive experience as the head manager of the Accounting and Human Resources Department of a company in the construction sector

Education

He completed his Higher Baccalaureate at the Sant Josep de Calassanç Institute in Barcelona in 1980.

Languages

Spanish and Catalan.

Marina Moreno Yuste

Accounting Technician

About Marina

Born in Barcelona on 15 August 1971. Marina stands out for her extensive experience in accounting and tax management. Thus, she collaborates in the firm's financial and accounting department.

Experience

Marina worked in the administration and accounting departments of various companies for more than ten years.

Education

Higher Baccalaureate at the Menéndez Pelayo Institute in 1989. Advanced Accounting Course in 2010. Payroll and Social Security course in 2011.

Languages

Spanish and Catalan.

Santiago Bardelli

Accounting Technician

About Santiago

Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on 4 February 1972.

Santiago is a specialist in accounting and internal auditing.

Experience

He has developed an extensive professional activity as an internal auditor in industrial companies, leading audit and process improvement projects and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Sciences with a specialization in Accounting and Auditing at the University of Buenos Aires, Specialization in Data Analysis at Ironhack, Postgraduate Degree in Business Analytics at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in 2024.

Languages

Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Claudia Grandia Sagrera

Head of the Administration Area

About Claudia

Born in Barcelona on 30 March 1998.

Claudia has a wealth of experience in administrative management and finance. She collaborates in the Administrative Department of the firm. 

Experience

Previously, she worked as an administrative intern at Barcelona City Council and in the financial department at Rosa Clará.

Education

Intermediate Degree in Administrative Management and Higher Degree in Finance at the Sagrat Cor Institute in Sarrià, completed in 2019.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Santiago Barba Cuscó

Of-Counsel

About Santiago

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 30.124.

Born in Barcelona on 24 November 1979.

Santiago collaborates in the tax planning for restructuring and acquisition operations. In addition, he provides advisory services to companies and family groups to optimise corporate tax, income tax, VAT, transfers, inheritance and donations for tax purposes. He also advises on tax inspections and voluntary tax regularization procedures.

A specialist in Tax Law, he is currently a lecturer in the Master’s Degree in Taxation at the International University of Catalonia (UIC), where he contributes to the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions and excise taxes.

Experience

He began his professional career at KPMG Abogados as a junior associate in the tax area (IRPF). At Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira he developed his professional career for over 10 years, participating in tax planning for business groups and family assets.

Education

Law Degree and Business Administration and Management from the Pompeu Fabra University and Master’s Degree in Tax Law from the CEF Centre for Financial Studies.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Carles Nabil Saffouri

Of-Counsel

About Carles

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 39.412.

Born in Barcelona on 16 April 1987.

Carles is an expert lawyer in New Technologies Law, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Law and Data Protection. Currently, he combines his advisory work to technology companies with the position of Legal Officer and Data Protection Officer at Fintech Creamfinance.

Experience

Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work as Head of Legal in digital environments and disruptive, fast-growing industries such as Fintech or Legaltech. He has advised a wide range of business models in the field of e-commerce, and has also led digital transformation processes across various entities, including the implementation of new machine learning technologies.

Education

Double Degree in Business Management and Administration and Law at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Master’s Degree in Business Law at the Barcelona Bar Association, Expert Course in Data Protection Delegate at the UDIMA and a Postgraduate Degree in Compliance at the BSM (Universitat Pompeu Fabra).

Languages

Spanish, Catalan, English and Arabic.

Ricard Santolaya Carreras

Of-Counsel

About Ricard

Registration number at the Barcelona Bar Association: 28.307.

Born in Barcelona, Spain, on May 28, 1979.

Ricard is a lawyer specialized in Urban and Real Estate Administrative Law. He has extensive experience in advising both individuals and public administrations on matters related to urban planning, consumer trade, domestic trade and consumer protection, commercial equipment, compulsory purchase, public and private contracting, environmental law, disciplinary proceedings and contentious-administrative litigation. He also advises on real estate law, particularly in matters relating to horizontal property, leases, purchases, exchanges and all types of real estate contracts.

Experience

He worked for eight years at Garrigues and later headed the Public Law Department at Lacoma, Santolaya, Barberà y De Miquel Abogados.

Education

Degree in Law from Pompeu i Fabra University and Master in Business Law (MADE) from the same faculty.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Albert Novel

Of-Counsel

About Albert

Registered in the Barcelona Bar Association: 22.124.

Born in Barcelona, Spain, on April 8, 1968.

Albert is a lawyer specializing in labour law, with extensive experience in Employment Regulation Proceedings (ERE), Due Diligences, company restructuring at the labour level, as well as in issues related to Social Security, Labour Inspection and all types of labour litigation.

Experience

Previously, he worked at SEAT as manager of the Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) area, within the Human Resources department, with a special focus on absenteeism management.

In addition, he has held positions of responsibility in a family-owned business employing 300 people and in a company with both Spanish and North American capital employing 150 people, reporting directly to the North American parent company (Johnson Controls).

Education

Law Degree from the University of Barcelona, General Management Program (PDG) from IESE, class of 2001.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English. German at intermediate level.