RocaJunyent > Barcelona, Spain > Firm Profile
RocaJunyent Offices

ARIBAU 198
08036 BARCELONA
Spain
RocaJunyent > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Employment Tier 3
RocaJunyent is noted for its experience in handling collective bargaining agreements, disciplinary dismissals, and labour inspections. Albert Rodríguez heads up the team and is adept at restructuring, collective bargaining, and collective negotiation matters, while on the litigation front, Rosa Rodríguez and María José Sánchez are the main contacts, Alberto Novoa concentrates on M&A transactions and inspections, while other notable practitioners include Rubén González and Pere Vidal.Practice head(s):
Albert Rodríguez
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They understand the client’s situation well and know how to adapt to their needs. They are also quick in their execution.’
‘The team proves to be very united and works well on the issues together. They are all knowledgeable about the case being handled and that gives a lot of stability to the relationship with the client.’
‘The reference people in the practice are María José Sánchez and Pere Vidal. They are great professionals.’
‘It is a complete team with a group of very good lawyers who complement the work of the partners.’
‘They have an excellent relationship with opposing lawyers which makes it easier to reach agreements. In addition, they produce excellent presentations in court.’
‘They have a clear customer orientation, always looking for the best solutions for the business, and they offer personalised solutions. They also have a strategic approach, seeing the 360-degree implications, and are at the forefront of all the new developments in the labour area.’
‘Albert Rodriguez reviews all the issues in great detail, evaluating all the options and possibilities. He proposes innovative solutions and anticipates possible problems. He knows how to deal with and negotiate with unions and company committees. Without a doubt, I would recommend him and I have done so on several occasions.’
Key clients
Alcor Seguridad, S.L
Tiko Real Estate Technologies, S.L
Trive
Five Guys
Uniar
Doctoralia
Work highlights
- Advised Alcor Seguridad S.L on a landmark ruling over maintaining wage conditions in a collective bargaining agreement.
- Advised Five Guys on the dismissal of its Human Resources Director.
- Advising Trive on the restructuring process of its subsidiary in Spain.
Spain > Tax Tier 3
RocaJunyent remains a key adviser in Spain to family businesses and international companies across various industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, automotive, leisure, tourism, insurance and renewable energy, among others. The firm excels in both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, offering expertise in corporate transactions, wealth management, international tax planning, and transfer pricing. Blanca Usón Vegas, recognised for her work in the area of wealth management, heads the practice. Raúl Salas, who specialises in tax planning, is a key name for financial institutions, as well as energy and infrastructure companies. Joan de Figarolas frequently acts for clients from the agri-food, real estate, insurance, fashion and transport sectors.Practice head(s):
Blanca Usón
Other key lawyers:
Joan de Figarolas, Pilar Vacas, Elena Ferrer-Sama, Carles Calafell
Testimonials
‘The team takes the time to deeply understand the client, ensuring tailored advice that is both specific to their needs and practical to implement.’
‘Elena Ferrer-Sama plays a critical role, combining extensive knowledge and experience with outstanding client service.’
‘The tax team offers exceptional service, with accessibility, business understanding, and a practical yet technically solid approach that is indispensable for planning our future.’
‘Roca’s team operates in perfect coordination, handling various issues—family, commercial, and tax—with seamless integration.’
‘What I value most is how well they know my situation. Every consultation is informed by a thorough understanding of my history and all available options. They are always accessible and provide quick, precise responses.’
‘Their communication, expertise, reliability, and quality inspire confidence. Working with Carles Calafell is especially reassuring.’
‘Pilar Vacas is a dedicated partner, and deeply understands our challenges and offers well-reasoned solutions. Her follow-ups are timely and well-justified, reflecting a high standard of quality.’
Key clients
Consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and GS INIMA
Recurrent Energy
Fujitsu Spain
Royal Caribbean Ltd
Cruz Roja Española
Renta 4 Banco – Project Wings Aircraft Leasing Platform
Securitize
PALEX GROUP
RAVAGO GROUP
WEBHELP GROUP (NOW CONCENTRIX)
UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA
CONSORCI TURISME DE BARCELONA
PAY RETAILERS GROUP
GEMSTONE GROUP (EXETER EQT LUX)
GABARRO
CXC
OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.
BORGES AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL NUTS (BAIN), S.A.
INS NOU, S.L.
ANENIG, S.L.
TERROIR AL LIMIT, S.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and GS INIMA on the tax structuring of a desalination plant project.
- Advised Recurrent Energy on the tax structuring of solar projects.
- Advised Fujitsu Spain on setting a tax structure to the Company operations in the New Silicon Valley in Spain.
Spain > Intellectual property: Trade marks Tier 4
Clients from the retail, healthcare, and telecoms sectors routinely seek RocaJunyent's support on trade mark litigation and advisory matters. The team stands out for its 'exceptional approach to trade mark registration' and 'international vision'. Javier Vázquez heads up the practice and concentrates on prosecution, portfolio management, and litigation mandates. The department also benefits from the expertise of Elisenda Perelló, who advises on unfair competition, image rights, and advertising, and is skilled in IP litigation.Practice head(s):
Javier Vázquez
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great and friendly team.’
‘Javier Vázquez is very easy to work with.’
‘Communication goes smoothly and they manage to obtain great results. ’
‘The team has demonstrated an exceptional approach to trade mark registration, standing out for their international vision that allows them to effectively manage applications in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘Their agility in processing is remarkable, speeding up processes and resolving incidents efficiently.’
‘Their commitment to transparency ensures that the client is fully informed at every stage, which generates great confidence in their management.’
‘The rigour with which they approach the technical and legal aspects of trade mark registration guarantees the effective protection of intellectual property rights, positioning them favourably compared to other firms in this area.’
Key clients
Tiffany & Co
Tina Turner
Estée Lauder AG Lachen
The “Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família” Foundation
Pira Charcoal Ovens and Barbecues, S.L.
Banc Sabadell, S.A.
Bombons Cudié, S.L.
Palex Medical, S.A.
Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI, S.A.
Codorníu, S.A.
WeWork Companies, L.L.C.
Tao Workers, S.L.
World Trade Center Barcelona, S.A. S.M.E.
Gala Salvador Dalí Foundation
Fundació Eurecat
Agrupació Jugadors FC Barcelona
Comerconlasmanos S.L.
Assistance Hands Home Care L.L.C.
Lead Molecular Design S.L.
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 5
Praised for being ‘on top of transactions and having a pro-deal attitude’, RocaJunyent’s banking and finance team assists financial institutions, investment funds, alternative lenders, and borrowers with transactions and regulatory matters. The team has strong expertise in direct lending, syndicated and bilateral loans, and is particularly skilled in acquisition, project, and real estate finance, as well as debt refinancings. Xavier Foz is recognised for his experience in the fintech and blockchain sectors. Former co-head José Luis Pita da Veiga is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Xavier Foz
Other key lawyers:
Jordi Bermúdez; Javier Rodríguez
Testimonials
‘The Banking and Finance team in Madrid is exceptional. They offer an exceptional service and are top-level lawyers who always provide added value to transactions.’
‘Attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the practice and the sector are the differentiating factors. They are always on top of transactions and have a pro-deal attitude.’
‘They operate as a close-knit firm, rigorous in execution and monitoring the follow-up of subsequent tasks. Their understanding of the business is important, demonstrating flexibility when required.’
‘They are able to adapt to short deadlines and maintain a tight fee proposal.’
Key clients
Caixabank
Banco Sabadell
MoraBanc
Institut Català de Finances (ICF)
Securitize
BBVA
Henko Partners
Tresmares Santander Direct Lending
MONEI
Vottun
Work highlights
- Advised the Voltan Group on its financing, in which CaixaBank acted as financier.
- Advised Henko Capital Partners on the financing for the acquisition and expansion of AstrumCRO.
- Advised Caixabank, S.A. on the financing of a 100% capital purchase.
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
A key player in the Barcelona market, RocaJunyent is equipped to handle M&A deals, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations in a wide range of segments, most recently TMT, construction, life sciences, automotive and manufacturing. The practice is under the leadership of Xavier Altirriba, who regularly assists French clients with their investments in Spain. Other names to note in the team include Alex Llevat, who brings further experience in corporate governance, and Santi Pagès, who excels in contractual and corporate law matters, and coordinates the Latam desk.Practice head(s):
Xavier Altirriba
Other key lawyers:
Alex Llevat; Santi Pagès; Francesc A. Baygual; Erik Martín; Lourdes Amigó de Bonet
Testimonials
‘Roca is above all a practical and client-friendly firm, with a highly professional team in each practice.’
‘The team we work with provides solutions to any situation we pose to them. The execution of the solutions/consultations is carried out in an agile manner, even by speaking with people other than the internal legal team, if required. We highly value the firm’s practice in all matters related to international entities.’
‘Regarding the team, it is a group of people with whom we have been collaborating for years to our full satisfaction, with the ability to quickly identify our needs, giving satisfactory answers. The team also has the advantage of providing a global response to a wide range of services and needs that goes beyond commercial law.’
‘In many cases, we have developed a relationship that transcends the purely professional sphere. I would like to highlight Santi Pagés.’
‘They have a very balanced team and we always feel supported no matter who is on the team that handles our issues.’
‘What we like most about working with the Roca Junyent team is that they work with us as if they were part of our company, helping us to always make decisions from the most practical point of view. They always put on the cap of the entrepreneur. Lourdes Amigó and Santi Pagés are particularly noteworthy.’
‘Closeness and empathy. At all times it was clear that the team was working in the same direction and that the team was synchronised between our company and the lawyers. In addition, the closeness at all times created confidence to be able to express situations or options in a frank and understandable way. This created peace of mind and confidence.’
Key clients
GSIF España
Jetnet
Enion Venture Partners
JZ International
Axis Corporate S.L.
Ac House Barcelona S.L.
VERAVENT Group Management, S.L.
Controlauto S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised JZ International on the sale of its majority stake to a leading insurance company.
- Advised Axis Corporate on the founders’ transfer of its 100% shares in Axis Corporate to Accenture.
- Advised GSIF Spain, investment vehicle of the Spanish Global Social Impact Investments (GSI), on the investment made in Éxxita Be Circular, for a total amount of €6m.
Spain > Dispute resolution Tier 5
RocaJunyent completed its merger with DJV Abogados in June 2024 which has bolstered the group’s real estate and banking litigation capabilities which complements its existing offering which includes assistance with domestic and cross-border arbitration, litigation, and mediation. ‘Expert in litigation and arbitration,’ Marlen Estévez has particular strengths in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral award, although she is also adept in non-contentious advisory. Madrid-based Estévez co-heads the team alongside Gonzalo Serrano, who is based in the Barcelona office, and he has extensive experience leading on real estate litigation and unfair competition matters.Practice head(s):
Marlen Estévez; Gonzalo Serrano
Other key lawyers:
Borja Díaz-Puertollano; Alberto Sambade
Testimonials
‘Marlen Estevez has expertise in her field and customer service. She undoubtedly stands out from her competitors.’
‘The dispute resolution department at RocaJunyent in Madrid has been exceptional. The ability to understand, analyse, present alternatives and strategies, build trust, and analyse risks has been incredible.’
‘Marlen Estévez Sanz and Borja Díaz-Puertollano have demonstrated a level of availability and easy access that is rarely found in large law firms. The brilliance of their approach and their overall analytical capacity for the cases that have been put to them has been exceptional.’
‘Compared to other firms, RJ always finds an optimal response and an adequate perspective on which to defend client interests, whether they are in a dominant position or not. They also know how to identify whether it is better to establish a negotiation or litigate in each case, always prioritising the client’s benefit.’
‘When it comes to litigation, their excellence in the knowledge and practice of law is very evident, we only have to refer to the results obtained. And when it comes to negotiating with the opposing party, they know how to perfectly identify when they are in a dominant position and when they are not, establishing the best solution in each case. We cannot be more grateful for Gonzalo Serrano Fenollosa’s work, treatment, and results obtained.’
‘RocaJunyent is the best partner for procedural disputes and arbitration. They have a great team of professionals led by Marlen Estevez. They are fast and they know the business and sector or which is key, especially for in out-of-court negotiations. They stand out from the rest of the offices.’
‘Marlen Estevez is a 10/10 professional. She knows the sector, the business, and is an expert in litigation and arbitration. She is also approachable and able to coordinate with different areas and people in the company. Unbeatable service.’
‘They stand out for their commitment to the case, their dedication, and their connection with the client’s team to understand eminently technical, complex issues and translate them into legal language.’
Key clients
Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto
Basket Zaragoza 2002 S.A.D.
Casademont
Cryptodata Group
Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria S.A.
Gases Oxinorte I.A.E.
Abanca Corporación Bancaria S.A.
Moventas Inc.
Acumen Gestión, S.L.U.
Poet Items, S.L.U.
Work highlights
- Advised a subsidiary of the CryptoDATA Group on a dispute for breach of contract and competition law actions against IRTA and DORNA regarding the 2024 MotoGP season.
- Advised Basket Zaragoza 2002, S.A.D. on an international contract dispute involving the unilateral termination of a player’s contract to join an NCAA team, addressing both civil and competition law complexities.
Spain > EU and competition Tier 5
RocaJunyent is highly regarded for its adept handling of complex competition litigation before Spanish and EU courts, including unfair competition lawsuits. The team operates under the leadership of Gerard Pérez, an expert in merger control, damages claims, and unfair competition litigation. Elena Galán adds specialised expertise in banking resolution matters.Practice head(s):
Gerard Pérez
Other key lawyers:
Elena Galán Burgos
Testimonials
‘Gerard and his team are highly responsive, commercial, very structured in their advice and demonstrate great technical skills.’
‘Good communication and integration between the different professionals that comprise it.’
‘Seriousness and commitment to the interests of their clients.’
‘Knowledge and availability of the team.’
‘Quality of the partners, particularly Gerard Pérez Olmo.’
Key clients
Gévora Construcciones, S.A.
Grupo Caetano Retail
Renfe Mercancías
DGE
Plataforma Juego Limpio de Administraciones de Loterías
GAPS Politica i Societat, S.L.
MCV, S.A.
Futbol Club Barcelona
Work highlights
- Advised Renfe Mercancías on the competition aspects of an operation.
- Advised DGE- Distributors Europe Group on its compliance with European competition laws.
- Advised Grupo Caetano Retail on alleged cartels in the field of automobile distribution.
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5
Recognised for its 'extraordinary level of commitment' and 'professionalism', RocaJunyent's real estate practice capabilities have been bolstered by its integration with DJV Abogados in June 2024. The team is adept in the sale, purchase, development, construction, and leasing of real estate projects, and is also skilled in asset recovery mandates. Real estate transactional specialist Roger Pla leads the group and is supported by Silvia López and Esther Boix.Practice head(s):
Roger Pla
Other key lawyers:
Silvia López; Esther Boix; Maria Bassols
Testimonials
‘It is a highly agile team with a lot of experience. They are very well prepared and offer the best proposals for incidents and conflicts with a very high level of commitment.’
‘Esther Boix is a highly qualified professional with a consolidated track record in resolving conflicts arising in commercial relations and the business environment. She makes an effort to fully understand and analyse complex technical issues, which, together with her efficiency and proximity, makes her an added value.’
‘Great knowledge and availability.’
‘RocaJunyent has a high level of specialisation and mastery in real estate transactions, as well as flexibility in advising clients.’
‘The firm has a team fully prepared to provide advice and intervention in real estate transactions, with special mention to Roger Pla who specialises in real estate and urban planning.’
‘Silvia López has extensive experience and it shows in her advice, as she applies practical solutions that allow the resolution of problems by approaching them from a very pragmatic point of view.’
‘The team stands out for their extraordinary level of commitment, professionalism, transparency, ability to work, honesty, and trust.’
‘Their strengths are their level of commitment, professionalism, transparency, ability to work, honesty and trust. They are an unbeatable professional team.’
Key clients
Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi, S.A.
Zurich Vida Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros, S.A.
Toyota Material Handling
Rex Spain, ZDHL, S.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi, S.A. on the sale of Viapark Shopping Park.
- Advised Toyota Material Handling on the project for its new facilities in Sabadell.
RocaJunyent > Firm Profile
The firm: RocaJunyent is a law firm with a multidisciplinary team of more than 140 lawyers specialising in all areas of commercial law, and in particular M&A, banking and finance, dispute resolution and tax.
Founded in 1996, the firm has offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Girona, as well as across the entire Spanish territory as part of the RocaJunyent Group. Specifically, these offices are located in Palma de Mallorca, Lleida, Málaga, Seville, Bilbao, Burgos, Valladolid, Badajoz and Valencia. In addition, RocaJunyent is an exclusive member in Spain of the international Terralex network.
Main areas of practice
General advice to companies: Incorporation and legal development of companies; advice on the decision-making, administration and management bodies; preliminary studies regarding specific aspects of their business; legal advice on new projects and initiatives; legal relations with the authorities.
Mergers and acquisitions: Advice on purchases and divestitures by public and private companies, tender offers, IPOs, restructurings, spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital funds.
Banking and finance: Legal advice to credit institutions and savings banks, both regarding institutional and regulatory issues as well as specialised contracts.
Commercial contracts: Advice on all kinds of commercial contracts subject to national, international or EU law.
Corporate products: Legal advice on manufacturing, sale and distribution of products; third-party liability for defective products; product packaging and labeling.
Investment: Advice on foreign investment in Spain and Spanish investment abroad, as well as the legal structures through which such investments are made; legal advice on all kinds of financial transactions abroad, including notification of loans, credits, technical assistance and other collection and payment transactions carried out by residents and non-residents.
Entrepreneur support: Legal advice to entrepreneurs according to the new legal framework specific to these professionals being implemented in the Spanish legal system, accompanying them from the embryo stage of their projects through to the expansion and consolidation of their businesses.
Taxation: Tax advice to companies and individuals, both domestic and international; taxation on corporate reorganisation; advice regarding inspections and proceedings related to the Inland Revenue Services; drawing up, submitting and following up the various personal and corporate income tax returns; administrative and appeal proceedings relating to tax issues.
City planning: Advice on all kinds of issues related to city planning law. Drawing up drafts for urban development, managing the obligations resulting from using land and property and advice on obtaining licences and permits.
Property and construction: Legal advice on property development and management, especially in relation to the hotel and tourism sector. Building contracts: works, projects and technical assistance contracts.
Intellectual and industrial property: Legal services related to copyrights and other intellectual property rights, patents, trademarks and industrial property rights.
Audiovisual rights: Contracts for producing or co-producing cinema and audiovisual works, radio and television programmes and multimedia; contracts for use of script, direction, production and interpretation rights; distribution and screening contracts; contracts to finance audiovisual productions or co-productions.
Administrative contracts and concessions: Advice on public procurement contracts and advice to companies and individuals in their relations with the public authorities; legal action against the public authorities.
Employment: Advice regarding individual and collective disputes in the Labour Courts and with the labour authorities; labour contracts; collective bargaining; labour inspections.
Insolvency and corporate restructuring: Advice regarding bankruptcy, creditors meetings and arrangements; legal defence of creditors; advice and participation in receivership and liquidation commissions; hedge funds.
Litigation: Defence of the clients’ interests in civil and criminal proceedings in all jurisdictions and courts: the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the High Courts of Justice, Magistrates Courts and Hearings.
Arbitration: Involvement in legal or equity arbitration procedures as arbitrators, whether appointed by institutions (the CCI – International Court of Arbitration, the TAB – the Barcelona Arbitration Court) or directly by the parties; initiating arbitration and acting therein as the client’s legal counsel.
Blockchain: Collaboration on projects that develop solutions based on blockchain using smart contracts, as well as structuring financing operations through structured tokens such as ICO or STO. Validation, from a legal point of view, of business models that use blockchain. Cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets.
Fintech: Collaboration with national and international companies within different fintech verticals regarding regulatory validation of their business models, processing of authorisations and compliance with new regulatory developments.
eSports: Legal advice to clubs, sports corporations, sports associations, federations and athletes, as well as other entities and companies related to the eSports sector.
ESG – corporate sustainability: Legal advice to companies on their adaptation to ESG criteria in order to improve the services they provide through a more efficient and responsible use of their resources.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Administrative and urban planning | Sergi Chimenos | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.02 |
Arbitration | Gonzalo Serrano | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.16 |
Mobility | Sergi Chimenos | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.02 |
Banking and finance | Xavier Foz | [email protected] | +34.932.41.64.71 |
Civil and commercial litigation | Gonzalo Serrano | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.16 |
Copyrights | Javier Vázquez | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
Corporate and M&A | Xavier Costa | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
Data protection | Beatriz Rodríguez | [email protected] | +34.917.00.39.32 |
Employment | Albert Rodríguez | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.63 |
Energy and environment | Íñigo Cisneros | [email protected] | +34.917.00.39.29 |
Entrepreneur support | Fede Segura | [email protected] | +34.932.41.64.71 |
Family business | Natalia Martí | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
Infrastructures | Joan Roca | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.69 |
Insurance | Santi Pagès | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
IP/unfair competition/advertising | Javier Vázquez | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
Private equity | Xavier Foz | [email protected] | +34.932.41.64.71 |
Project finance | Xavier Foz | [email protected] | +34.932.41.64.71 |
Public contracting area | Sergi Chimenos | [email protected] | +34.932.41.86.02 |
Real estate | Roger Pla | [email protected] | +34.932.40.27.39 |
Refinancing | Xavier Foz | [email protected] | +34.932.41.64.71 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Josep Pujolràs | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.00 |
Sports | Javier Vázquez | [email protected] | +34.932.41.92.04 |
Tax | Blanca Usón | [email protected] | +34.932.22.81.56 |
Technology and leisure | Beatriz Rodríguez | [email protected] | +34.917.00.39.32 |
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