About

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

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Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

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, tax and insolvency offences and money laundering. The team also has experience leading proceedings before international courts such as the ECJ.

Work Highlights

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  • Oliva Ayala Abogados represented the Real Federación Española de Fútbol in criminal proceedings of alleged corruption and money laundering against the former president and directors of the federation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ignacio Ayala
Ignacio Ayala
Head of Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime
Star Individuals
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.

He is a lawyer with extensive experience and a great ability to understand complex situations.

Ignacio is an excellent professional who is backed by many years of practice.

He is an impeccable lawyer and highly respected in this area.

Javier Sánchez-Vera
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Javier Sánchez-Vera
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Band 1
Respected partner Javier Sánchez-Vera offers advice on a range of criminal proceedings related to corporate and financial cases.

Javier stands out not only for his technical qualification, which is extraordinary, but also for his closeness and empathy.

He is one of the best criminal lawyers I have ever met. He actively listens to the customer.

Laura Martínez-Sanz
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Laura Martínez-Sanz
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Band 3
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.

She is a lawyer that is very capable in the courtroom.

Laura is an excellent lawyer. She perfectly understands the needs of customers and provides clear and useful service.

Laura is always attentive and willing. She has a great capacity for legal strategy and is perfectly qualified to tackle highly complex matters.

María Gutiérrez
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María Gutiérrez
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Band 4

María Gutiérrez represents clients in criminal cases relating to alleged corruption and fraud.

She is an excellent lawyer with a great background as a criminal lawyer. She also has great business vision to be able to advise on the potential risks a company may face.

María Gutiérrez has a sublime technical level due to her academic profile. She has clarity, technical excellence and can adapt to commercial needs.

Jaime González Gugel
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Jaime González Gugel
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Up and Coming

Jaime González Gugel assists with contentious investigations into fraud and bribery.

Jaime offers a great management of affairs.

Rafael Alcácer Guirao
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Rafael Alcácer Guirao
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Up and Coming

Rafael Alcácer Guirao enters the rankings due to strong market support. He advises on a range of economic corporate crime cases, including allegations of corruption and tax offenses.

Rafael has unbeatable preparation and provides support throughout the process.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

Ignacio Ayala
Ignacio Ayala
Head of Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime
Star Individuals
Javier Sánchez-Vera
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Javier Sánchez-Vera
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Band 1
Laura Martínez-Sanz
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Laura Martínez-Sanz
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Band 3
María Gutiérrez
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María Gutiérrez
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Band 4
Jaime González Gugel
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Jaime González Gugel
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Up and Coming
Rafael Alcácer Guirao
U
Rafael Alcácer Guirao
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Ana Peñaranda

Ana Sánchez-Terán

Ignacio Ayala

Ignacio Ayala

Head of Department

María Gutiérrez

Pablo Lightowler-Stahlberg

Rafael Alcácer

Sofía Parada

Íñigo Ortiz de Urbina

Clients

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Unavailable for disclosure due to confidentiality