Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
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Provided by Oliva Ayala Abogados
The firm specializes in the defense of procedural or pre-procedural interests (defense or, as the case may be, complainant) in all areas of criminal law, and has a substantial specialization in business criminal law. Accordingly, by way of example:
- Economic & Company Criminal Law: Patrimonial, Insolvency, Corporate,Tax, Intellectual and industrial property, Securities market,
- Civil Service Crime: Bribery, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, influence peddling, Environmental and town planning crimes, Crimes against individuals, Professional negligence or others, as work accidents, Misrepresentation (public, official, business and private documents), Protection of honor and other personal rights, Procedural criminal protection of fundamental rights
- The firm also provides reports and opinions on any area of criminal law
- International Criminal Law: Extradition, European Arrest and Handover Warrant, International penitentiary law. Problems with criminal legality usually extend beyond national borders and require a multi-jurisdictional specialization with an in-depth knowledge of the increasingly exhaustive international criminal legislation as well as legislation of the various European Union Member States and Community regulations.
- Corporate Liability: Preventive criminal defense, compliance policies. The current evolution of criminal law imposes the need to introduce programs for legal compliance and the preservation of corporate criminal liability (criminal compliance).
Chambers Review
Oliva Ayala Abogados is a market-leading criminal law boutique with an excellent reputation among its peers. The firm is highly recommended for its ability to represent individuals across the whole spectrum of criminal offences, such as economic crime and matters of international criminal law. Typical cases include those relating to bribery, corruption, misappropriation of funds, tax and insolvency offences and money laundering. The team also has experience leading proceedings before international courts such as the ECJ.
Work Highlights
- Oliva Ayala Abogados represented the president of Banco de Chile in an investigation concerning an alleged money laundering claim.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a highly specialised firm capable of effectively handling complex matters."
"Oliva Ayala Abogados meets our needs with the appropriate team. Its partners are readily available when needed and the ratio of partners and associates in the matters is always appropriate."
"Its team has always accommodated clients' needs and its lawyers have proved to be able to work efficiently."
"It is a highly specialised firm capable of effectively handling complex matters."
"Oliva Ayala Abogados meets our needs with the appropriate team. Its partners are readily available when needed and the ratio of partners and associates in the matters is always appropriate."
"Its team has always accommodated clients' needs and its lawyers have proved to be able to work efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar practitioner Ignacio Ayala has an impressive practice in which he advises on an array of domestic and international corporate crime mandates. He is a highly regarded figure in the market and is widely considered one of Spain's most experienced criminal lawyers.
"Ignacio Ayala's client attention is exceptionally very good. He has an extraordinary ability with quality technical knowledge and capacity to find solutions for the client."
Respected partner Javier Sánchez-Vera offers advice on a range of criminal proceedings related to corporate and financial cases.
"Javier Sánchez-Vera's strong academic background makes him a leader in his field. He is extremely convincing at court and very sharp when difficult arguments need to be deployed."
Laura Martínez-Sanz regularly provides advice on domestic and cross-border corporate crime proceedings. She is further renowned for her expertise in fraud and false accounting cases.
"Laura Martínez-Sanz is a really experienced and sophisticated lawyer."
María Gutiérrez represents clients in criminal cases relating to alleged money laundering and fraud.
"María Gutiérrez delivers business-oriented advice to the client. Her briefings are excellent and we feel extremely relaxed when working with her."
Jaime González Gugel assists with contentious investigations into money laundering, fraud and bribery.
"Jaime González Gugel knows the job very well and has a very good technical knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Oliva Ayala Abogados
Spain
Members
Provided by Oliva Ayala Abogados
Ana Peñaranda
Ana Sánchez-Terán
Head of Department
María Gutiérrez
Pablo Lightowler-Stahlberg
Rafael Alcácer
Sofía Parada
Íñigo Ortiz de Urbina
Clients
Provided by Oliva Ayala Abogados
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