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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm's international team is a key factor when choosing Clifford Chance as adviser for certain matters that concern different jurisdictions in which the entity has a presence.’

  • ‘Knowledge of the industry and the search for practical and efficient solutions to the challenges that arise throughout the projects.’

  • ‘A team with a vision of the market and our position that has been the key to a good relationship. Practical vision of law, not only looking for the best legal solution, but also the best business solution.’

  • ‘Availability and ability to understand the problem and alternatives.’

Key clients

  • Vingroup
  • BT España
  • HIG
  • The Stars Group
  • CODERE
  • Saint Gobain
  • Samsung
  • Grupo Cursach
  • Evolutio
  • Vía Celere Desarrollos Inmobiliarios S.A.
  • AIG Europe
  • Matrix Renewables Spain
  • Greenoak
  • Instituto de Empresa (IE)
  • Barclays
  • Elewan Energy
  • BBVA
  • Brookfield
  • Synlab Europe
  • Cinven
  • CTG Europe
  • Statkraft

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Irurzun

Other key lawyers

Sonia Trendafilova