Recommended for its ‘experience, dedication and top-level technical preparation‘, Baker McKenzie remains a dominant force in matters of corporate crime, offering assistance to domestic and international clients with judicial proceedings and compliance matters. The team is well positioned to act for companies and individuals, including executives and employees, in investigations and cases at all levels of the Spanish court system. Jesús Santos leads the practice from Madrid, assisting defendants and prosecutors in criminal proceedings and pre-litigation matters. Barcelona-based David Velazquez focuses on compliance, while María Massó often handles cases concerning misappropriation, fraud, public order and malfeasance.

The corporate crime group at Cuatrecasas handles a spread of matters related to fraud, corruption, environmental crime and insolvency offences at the national and international level. Based in Madrid, co-head Joaquín Burkhalter acts for large Spanish and international clients, including banking, technology and construction companies, in high-profile investigations into money laundering and tax evasion. Fellow co-leader Josep Riba in Barcelona handles mandates concerning bankruptcy, social security and environmental crimes. The team also includes criminal lawyer José Bonilla, who has a strong focus on the financial sector, and Alfredo Domínguez, who is a key name to note for litigation, investigations and the design and implementation of compliance and crime-prevention programmes.

Garrigues stands out for its ‘team of professionals’ who adeptly handle all manner of criminal law, compliance and internal investigations and pre-procedural mandates. The group is routinely engaged by major corporate clients in matters concerning cybercrime, money-laundering, and extradition procedures. Criminal lawyer Gabriel Castro is highly experienced in defending high-profile clients before the Spanish high courts, while ex-prosecutor Helena Prieto possesses notable strength in cross-border investigations, extradition proceedings and compliance matters. Principal associate Beatriz Bustamante stands out for her in-depth knowledge of criminal compliance, assisting clients with the design and implementation of crime prevention programmes.

Boasting a wealth of experience in cases concerning money laundering, fraud, corruption and tax offences, Uría Menéndez is a key point of contact for clients, particularly financial institutions, seeking representation in the defence of high-profile criminal proceedings. The department is overseen by highly regarded Jaime Alonso, who specialises in white-collar crime matters, and Ismael Clemente, ‘an excellent professional’ who not only ‘studies cases carefully’ but is ‘brilliant in the way he defends them’. The ‘exceptional criminal lawyer’ Alberto Gómez Fraga also stands out.

Listed companies, major financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals all turn to CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo for its ability to navigate high-profile corporate crime cases involving money laundering, corruption, fraud and bribery allegations. The team is jointly led by Enrique Remón, who leverages a wealth of experience as a public prosecutor in investigations and white-collar crime cases to advise clients on criminal law matters, and Carlos Aguilar, who heads up the dispute resolution department. Specialised in corporate crime matters, Manuel Sánchez-Puelles and Emilio Moyano are recognised for their experience in defending clients before various courts in Spain.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo fields 'a team of highly specialised lawyers with a deep understanding of the legal complexities surrounding the criminal and compliance sector'. The group is adept at handling high-profile cases for major companies, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals in instances of tax offences, money laundering, asset tracing, fraud and corruption; its broad service offering also extends to environmental and labour issues. Carlos Sáiz is recommended for marrying ‘humility, humanity and availability’ with deep expertise in criminal proceedings. He jointly heads up the team with Vanessa Fernández , whose experience in compliance matters and litigation before the national courts is noteworthy.

Equipped with ‘high specialisation and experience’ as well as ‘excellent client service’,  boutique firm Ius+Aequitas Trial Lawyers offers legal support to a variety of clients, including financial institutions and infrastructure companies, in cases involving white-collar and financial crimes. The ‘tireless’ Elíseo Martínez, specialises in bankruptcy proceedings and arbitration, is recognised for his 'unique power of argumentation’ and ‘impressive ability to grasp the case'. Noted for her 'high level of technical expertise’, Carolina González de la Fuente is proficient in sensitive white-collar criminal proceedings.

Boutique law firm Oliva-Ayala Abogados attracts engagements from a stellar roster of clients from the worlds of sports, banking, construction and engineering (among other sectors) for whom it handles a wide range of political and corporate crime cases. Typical mandates for the team include cases and investigations concerning allegations of corruption, bribery, cybercrime and money laundering. With over 35 years in the industry, founding partner Ignacio Ayala Gómez is a key figure in the team, handling court cases with national and international significance. Javier Sánchez-Vera is experienced in extradition processes and pardon petitions, while María Gutiérrez Rodríguez is best known for her focus on economic and environmental criminal cases.

Fielding a ‘very well coordinated, rigorous team with deep technical knowledge’, Pérez-Llorca is popular choice for clients from a variety of sectors, including telecoms, infrastructure and banking, looking for legal advice on corporate crime cases and investigations. Tax fraud, money laundering and corruption matters are key areas of expertise for the practice, which is also well positioned to advise on corporate responsibility and governance issues. Practice head and former public prosecutor Adriana De Buerba has handled numerous criminal proceedings concerning tax evasion, fraud, environmental offences and workplace accidents. The team also includes: Juan Palomino, who focuses on IP criminal infringements and cyber fraud; Jorge Walser, whose strength lies in high-stakes disputes, and Mayte Requejo, whose broad expertise extends to cross-border criminal proceedings.

Fraud, misappropriation of funds, money laundering and tax evasion matters are all core areas of activity for the boutique law firm Del Rosal, Adame & Segrelles, which provides support to corporations and individuals alike. Bernardo Del Rosal Blasco, 'an exceptional lawyer' with a wealth of experience in economic criminal law, is at the helm of the practice. Other noteworthy practitioners include Fernando Adame García, who handles criminal investigations and proceedings, and Iñigo Segrelles de Arenaza, who is proficient in domestic and international matters.

‘Characterised by excellence’, the white-collar crime team at ‘multidisciplinary’ firm ECIJA is well positioned to advise on internal investigations, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and anticorruption policies. White-collar and corporate crime specialist Pablo Jiménez De Parga also provides assistance to clients with corporate governance issues. José María Abella is a key force in the dispute resolution scene, regularly advising on cases involving fraud and corruption, while Noelia Álvarez is often involved in fraud investigations, compliance and regulatory enforcement.

Offering guidance across all manner of corporate crime matters, including corruption, fraud, bribery and money laundering cases as well as regulatory investigations, Hogan Lovells International LLP is the ‘trusted adviser’ to several domestic and international clients from across the life sciences, IT, transport and industrial sectors. Ignacio Sánchez represents high-profile clients in criminal proceedings, and is regularly called upon to assist with the design and implementation of compliance programmes. He is supported by Sara Sanz Castillo, who is recognised as ‘a true star’, standing out for her key role in developing the firm’s internal investigations practice.

ONTIER fields a ‘very close, multidisciplinary team with high levels of training’ who readily advises clients on matters relating to tax fraud, cyber crime, bribery and money laundering. The ‘magnificent professional’ Berta Aguinaga Barrilero has extensive experience representing clients before various courts and tribunals. She oversees the team which is also home to seasoned criminal law practitioner Javier Cuairán García and Enrique Muñoz Blanco, who has a strong focus on socio-economic crimes and compliance programmes.

Auren's broad white-collar crime-focused service offering encompasses all types of offences, including tax evasion, fraud, cyber crimes, trade secrets, money laundering and false documentation. Practice head Mario Blanco Fernández 'is an extraordinary criminal lawyer who stands out for his professionalism and human qualities'. Key support is offered by Daniel Martinez Gómez and Amalia Rebollo Castro, who are experienced in contentious matters before various Spanish courts.

With offices in Madrid, Palma and Ibiza, Campaner Law is adept at defending a variety of clients in white-collar crime cases concerning fraud, corruption, extradition and embezzlement. Jaime Campaner steers the group, and is singled out for his ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of Spanish criminal law and procedure’ and ability to find ‘innovative solutions for the most difficult cases’. Germán García, a seasoned associate, is regularly called upon to handle criminal proceedings with a financial component.

Focused on corporate crime, compliance and internal investigations, the group at Clifford Chance is equipped to handle mandates concerning tax evasion, corruption, bribery, money laundering and environmental offences. preventative advice right through to litigation. The group, which offers preventive and litigation services, is led by Fernando Irurzun. Sonia Trendafilova is singled out for her expertise in investigations and risk management. Former co-head Carlos Zabala is no longer at the firm.

Based in Madrid and Barcelona, DWF-RCD covers the whole spectrum of white-collar crime mandates, including embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, corruption and social security crimes for large corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. The team is well versed in both investigations and litigation on an international and national basis. Diego Artacho steers the group from the Barcelona office, predominantly advising clients on tax fraud-related matters. Acting for both defendants and plaintiffs in criminal law cases, Borja Vives has a strong track record in proceedings before the Spanish courts.

Equipped with ‘great knowledge of criminal law and the functioning of the justice system’, the team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados advises well-known Spanish companies and high-profile individuals on a wide range of white-collar crime matters, including tax evasion, corruption, forgery, fraud and environmental offences. Leadership is shared between 'excellent criminal lawyer' Enrique Molina, who is ‘highly respected in the courts and tribunals’, and Javier Gómez Bermúdez, who has extensive experience in corruption cases.