Fourlaw Abogados

Our firm was conceived with the aim of providing practical, expert, and personalized advice to our clients from a flexible and close structure. Our lawyers have solid experience and a proven professional track record after having worked at major national and international law firms.

Partners:

• Andrés Herzog
• Diego Gutiérrez Ortega
• Gabriele Hofmann
• Enrique Iñiguez de Ciriano
• Francisco Téllez de Gregorio

Lawyers:

• Iñigo Andrés. Senior Lawyer M&A, corporate and commercial
• Álvaro Amo Wandosell: Senior Lawyer M&A, corporate and commercial
• Lidia Castro. Litigation Lawyer
• Bruno Martínez. Senior Tax Lawyer
• Esther Caviró Méndez. Senior Tax Lawyer.
• Felipe García. Tax Lawyer
• María Del Carmen Alonso: Tax Lawyer
• Paula Riverol. Lawyer M&A, corporate and commercial
• David Yatskiv. Lawyer M&A, corporate and commercial
• Paula García Gil. Lawyer M&A, corporate and commercial
• María Panduro. Contractual Lawyer, IP/IT
• Alessia Simionato. IP/IT Lawyer
• Jaime Contreras. IP/IT Lawyer
• Rocío Martin Herrando: IP/IT Lawyer

Administration Team:

• Marie Hélène Chicha
• Silvia Faro

We are dedicated to the main areas of business law.

• COMMERCIAL:

We support our clients both in their day-to-day commercial activity and in their complex corporate transactions involving investment, divestment, or restructuring.

Areas of work:

ACQUISITIONS – M&A

Our teams regularly advise on acquisitions and investment transactions in companies and businesses at all levels, including financing through other vehicles or debt instruments. This service line, in which our Firm stands out, supports both private equity and financial investors (in both private equity and venture capital sectors) in projects at any stage of investment or growth.

BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

Our lawyers also act as non-director secretaries on Boards of Directors, providing comprehensive advice to management bodies and shareholders on any corporate matter, directors’ liability, and regulatory compliance.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING

We advise clients on a wide variety of commercial contracts, as well as on general terms and conditions. As a result of our proven experience, we not only draft and negotiate contracts, but also interpret, analyze, and, in general, address any particular issue regarding their content, validity, and potential contingencies. We ensure that clients can focus on their business without concern when dealing with any type of contract.

ONGOING LEGAL ADVICE

Our specialization in the commercial area includes ongoing legal advice to companies of different sizes and sectors in their daily activity. We offer practical solutions, with a deep understanding of the environment in which the company operates and always aligned with its business strategy. The trust-based commitment we establish with clients allows us to support them throughout all the stages their company may go through.

BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING

Business restructuring processes, whether as part of a strategic business plan or as a solution to ensure the company’s viability, are complex situations that require highly rigorous legal advice. We have a team of lawyers with experience in capital transactions, mergers, demergers, spin-offs, global transfers of assets and liabilities, liquidations, as well as internalizations or cross-border structures.

INSOLVENCY

We defend our clients’ interests in any conflict related to insolvency proceedings, whether they are creditors, investors, potential buyers, insolvency administrators, or managers of companies in distress. We provide a specialized and multidisciplinary team, including representation in insolvency proceedings and related incidents. We are not only advisors: we support our clients throughout the entire process and offer effective solutions. We have solid experience in designing contingency plans, as well as advising in pre-insolvency situations, debt restructuring, asset sales, auctions, and any matter related to insolvency proceedings.

• LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION

We provide comprehensive advice in dispute resolution, both at the pre-litigation stage and in civil, commercial, or criminal proceedings, as well as arbitration, with proven experience in complex disputes, especially those of an economic nature.

Areas of work:

CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL PROCEEDINGS

Our professionals have proven experience in all types of litigation, both civil and commercial, with a pragmatic approach to finding solutions aligned with business objectives and company strategy. Our work includes contractual and non-contractual claims, unfair competition, insurance, real estate, construction, banking and finance law, directors’ liability claims, before ordinary courts at all judicial levels, as well as in arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.

ADMINISTRATIVE

The professional activity of Fourlaw’s lawyers also covers representation in administrative litigation proceedings, as well as legal assistance in all types of administrative files and appeals. We have experience in sanctioning procedures, liability derivations, recovery of subsidies, regulatory matters, and urban planning.

CRIMINAL

At FOURLAW we have experience in the defense of all types of proceedings, especially economic and market-related crimes, including large-scale cases before the National Court. We have been involved in criminal proceedings related to fraud, corruption, cybercrime, corporate offenses, intellectual and industrial property crimes, asset stripping, among many others.

COMPLIANCE

At FOURLAW we have an experienced team in the design, approval, and implementation of an Organization and Management Model for Crime Prevention within your organization, structured in accordance with a Criminal Compliance Management System adapted to UNE standards.

Our knowledge of our clients allows us to analyze their structure, organization, and decision-making processes, identify and assess risks, and propose the necessary measures to address them in a practical and effective manner, through the drafting of protocols that ensure their commitment to regulatory compliance.

• TAX

A company’s taxation is a crucial matter, both in terms of compliance with tax regulations, optimization for business growth, and supervision of operations to prevent legal risks of a tax nature.
We advise and propose solutions for companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

Areas of work:

TAX ADVICE AND OPTIMIZATION

Rigorous and individualized advice enables our clients to comply with their tax obligations while optimizing their tax burden and minimizing potential contingencies and risks of a tax nature.

INTERNATIONAL PLANNING

We provide advice on company internationalization processes, as well as on tax matters affecting residents or non-residents in Spain, both legal entities and individuals.

TAX INSPECTIONS AND LITIGATION

The continuous modification of tax regulations and their interpretation by administrative doctrine and courts, together with increasingly thorough control by tax authorities over compliance with tax obligations, has led to an increase in the number and frequency of tax administrative proceedings.

Our team of lawyers represents clients before the Tax Administration and the Courts in the assistance, collaboration, and management of tax inspections and disputes.

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY

The new business paradigm, digital business models, the competitive and differentiating nature of content and know-how, and the widespread use of technology require the protection of a company’s intangible assets—those that give meaning and purpose to its activity. For this reason, our team of lawyers has focused its experience on this increasingly important area, in order to provide advice on the acquisition and protection of copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, patents, or know-how, as well as on the exploitation and distribution of content, especially through the Internet and new formats.

Areas of work:

ACQUISITION, OPTIMIZATION AND PROTECTION OF RIGHTS

Every company has intangible assets to protect—a brand, an invention, a design, or an intellectual creation. It is essential to ensure ownership of these rights and their proper protection. At Fourlaw, we work with companies across various sectors to support them both in obtaining intellectual or industrial property rights and in their proper protection and defense.

PRIVACY

Legal requirements regarding the collection and use of personal data are becoming increasingly demanding. Therefore, we support our clients in ensuring effective and practical compliance with data protection regulations in the course of their business activities.

LEGAL ADVICE

In the process of creating, acquiring, and exploiting any intellectual or industrial property asset, issues and uncertainties may arise that put an investment at risk. In such cases, a detailed analysis is required to propose tailored, appropriate, and practical solutions. Our advice helps minimize risks and resolve any disputes that may arise in relation to intellectual or industrial property.

ONLINE CONTENT

Original creations on the Internet, including social media, website and application design, databases, and content itself, are subject to intellectual property rights that must be preserved. We advise companies with an online presence to ensure the most effective protection of their intangible assets.

CONTRACTING

Intangible assets are subject to contracts that lie at the core of companies’ interests. We have extensive and varied experience in the preparation and review of contracts specifically related to intellectual and industrial property rights, such as license agreements, assignment of rights, coexistence agreements, co-ownership, agency or distribution agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

Our philosophy allows us to combine the excellence of our legal services with a detailed understanding of the sector and the challenges our clients face on a daily basis.

We provide security to our clients by minimizing economic and reputational risks in their businesses. We aim to deliver solutions tailored to each specific case and always oriented toward achieving business objectives, without ever losing sight of our values as a firm.

Our size and way of working allow us to be highly flexible in combining different legal practices, through a professional and multidisciplinary service in which we can incorporate external professionals when necessary, as we have a network of contacts and professionals across all areas and jurisdictions.

We are focused on the business world, providing tailored services to large corporations, investment funds, mid-market companies, family offices, start-ups, and any other entrepreneurial model.

Our best references are our clients, as we defend their interests with passion, a practical approach, and strong negotiation skills. Our size minimizes conflicts of interest and allows us to provide agile and professional advice at the same time.

SERVICES

Based on this approach, at Fourlaw we offer practical, independent, and specialized top-tier advice in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, financing transactions, tax law, information technology, intellectual property, audiovisual projects, litigation, and insolvency.

We combine legal technical rigor with an in-depth understanding of our clients’ businesses, always seeking long-term, trust-based relationships.

Start-ups, Innovation and Technology

Thanks to our solid experience in the technology sector, we provide support to start-ups and entrepreneurs so they can develop their innovative initiatives.

We also support established companies in the development of new projects in the technology field.

Film and audiovisual

We provide optimal legal advice to companies and individuals involved in the audiovisual and entertainment industry. In this way, we support our clients throughout all stages of their audiovisual productions. We advise audiovisual projects at every stage, from development, planning, and financing to execution and exploitation.

Private Equity / Venture Capital

We support our clients in all legal processes involved in the growth, development, and success of their companies.

Blockchain, crypto economy and DeFi

A new paradigm is emerging thanks to blockchain and the crypto ecosystem, which requires specialized advice. We have knowledge and experience in crypto-asset management, tokenization, Bitcoin, ICOs, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Italian Desk

Thanks to our experience, we have developed a team that provides legal advice and solutions tailored to the requirements of our clients in the region.

Distribution, Food and Consumer Goods

We advise our clients from the perspective of retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers, or subcontractors, across any specific industry. We have experience in structuring and implementing different forms of commercial collaboration and representation.

High-net-worth individuals / Family Offices

We handle family business planning for family offices, family corporate groups, or high-net-worth individuals.

Retail and Logistics

We have an experienced team in all matters related to the retail sector and commerce, as well as in issues concerning consumer practices and logistics services. Our clients include retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers, or subcontractors operating in any industry, whom we advise on all aspects of their activity: negotiation and execution of distribution, marketing, franchise, and logistics contracts, as well as any regulatory—both national and European—or compliance matters related to this sector.

Energy

Renewable energy has long ceased to be the future and has become a reality. However, the heavy regulation of this sector, together with constant legislative changes, requires advice capable of addressing various regulatory issues. Our team has participated in projects for wind, solar photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy production facilities. We work on the structuring, negotiation, and drafting of construction and operational contracts for plants (supply, construction, turnkey, operation and maintenance, and guarantees for facilities and land).