ETL GLOBAL is proud to report that legal professionals from ETL GLOBAL Spain have been recognised in two major industry rankings: the Best Lawyers 2026 edition and the Iberian Lawyer Under 40 2025 list. These acknowledgements highlight both long-established expertise and emerging legal talent within the network.
The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers is based on confidential peer evaluations and recognises lawyers whose work is consistently acknowledged by fellow practitioners. This year’s list includes numerous professionals from ETL GLOBAL Spain across areas such as Tax Law, Corporate and M&A, Labour, and Data Protection. In addition to seasoned experts, several lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch category, which features up-and-coming professionals already recognised for their contributions to the field.
Recognised in Best Lawyers 2026:
- Jordi Rius i Perramon – Tax Law
- Mariano Roca – Family Business Law, Family Law, Tax Law
- Oscar Mancebo – Labor and Employment Law
- Pablo Miguel Garrido Pérez – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Capelleras & Villagra-Noriega:
- Jordi Capelleras – Tax Law
- Octavio Cabrera Toste – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Alberto Xicoy Almirall – Privacy & Data Protection Law
- Ana Escura – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Corporate)
- Antonio Escura Serés – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Corporate)
- Berta Molina Lorenzo – Litigation
- Berta Prieto Higelmo – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Edgar Bravo Rodríguez – Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Elena Escura Esteban – Tax Law
- Enzo Colarossi – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Corporate)
- Fernando Escura – Corporate and M&A, Real Estate Law, Tax Law (Corporate)
- Josep Maria Barcelona Pedret – Privacy & Data Protection Law, Technology Law (New Media)
- Maria Jose Esteban Ferrer – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Corporate)
- Patricia Reinaldos Rejas – Labor and Employment Law
- Sonia Frouchtman Lang – Family Law
- Geronimo Sanz Calvo – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Family Business Law
- Jesús Navarro Buendía – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Manuel Murcia Cayuelas – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law
- Álvaro Moreno Odero – Criminal Defense
Recognised in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch 2026:
- Antoni Cudós Castelló – Tax Law
- Marc Palau – Tax Law
- Maximiliano Todolí – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Víctor Serrano – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Carlos Manrique de Lara Correa – Tax Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Cristina Suárez Acosta – Real Estate Law
- Mónica Fariña Cabrera – Real Estate Law
- Macarena Michelena – Tax Law
- Maria Berenguer Abellán – Civil Law: General Practice
- Pablo Mateo Poveda – Civil Law: General Practice
- Paula Fresneda Hernández – Tax Law
At the same time, Iberian Lawyer has published its Under 40 2025 edition, analysing the evolution of young legal talent in Spain and Portugal. ETL GLOBAL Member EJASO once again features prominently as one of the firms with the strongest presence, reflecting its commitment to the growth and visibility of high-potential professionals.
Recognised in Iberian Lawyer Under 40 2025:
- Daniela Leal – Market Leader – Startup | Excellent – Private Equity
- José I. Saldarriaga – Market Leader – Startup
- Rodrigo López Crespo – Elite – IP & TMT
- David Rodríguez Fidalgo – Highly Recommended – Public Law
- Alejandra Augustin Tejón – Recommended – Labour
ETL GLOBAL extends its congratulations to all the recognised lawyers. Their inclusion illustrates the consistent progress of ETL GLOBAL Spain and the strength of its legal teams at every stage of their careers.
