The ‘technically excellent’ labour and employment team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo has extensive experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, ranging from disputes and employment contracts to collective redundancies and restructurings. It is instructed by a growing client base, consisting of notable fashion, technology, and energy businesses, to name a few. The group is under the leadership of César Navarro, who specialises in the labour aspects of M&A and restructurings, outsourcing, and the modification of working conditions. He is supported by litigation expert Pablo Gutiérrez and Eva Ceca, who was made partner in July 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The technical quality is unbeatable, especially due to its strong practical component.’
- ‘They greatly facilitate the work of the in-house lawyer by providing practical, customised advice.’
- ‘Their knowledge, technical expertise, and practical approach are fantastic. César Navarro and Cristina Ridruejo are outstanding, and it's a true pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘The team is technically excellent; all members stay up-to-date, keep each other informed, and offer practical solutions very efficiently. Furthermore, they proactively focus on preventative consulting.’
- ‘They are very solution-oriented; they help assess the importance of the risks and offer practical solutions, taking into account the impact on other legal or business areas. I would like to highlight Pablo Gutiérrez. His attention and advice are exceptional.’
- ‘The added value of the team is evident in its immediacy, efficiency, and high capacity for decision-making and proposals.’
Key clients
- Puertos del Estado
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- Rockwell
- NTT
- TE Connectivity
- Globant
- Hero
- ZF Group
- N26
- Solera
Work highlights
Advising Globant on an ongoing basis in relation to its global employment matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
César Navarro
Other key lawyers
Pablo Gutiérrez; Eva Ceca; Cristina Ridruejo