NewLaw Guide 2026 : Europe-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by AMBAR
Ambar is the leading tech-enabled legal platform and community for top-tier independent lawyers. We connect exceptional legal talent with ambitious companies through a model that redefines the way high-end legal services are delivered — combining elite expertise, smart technology, and a collaborative, global network.
With more than 400 rigorously vetted senior lawyers across multiple jurisdictions, Ambar offers clients immediate access to high-caliber professionals with backgrounds in the world’s top law firms and in-house legal departments. All our lawyers operate independently or lead boutique firms and are admitted into Ambar through one of the most selective processes in the legal industry.
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AMBAR focuses on flexible legal staffing, with expertise in civil litigation, commercial contracts, trade marks and estate planning. The firm's co-founders have a background working for a leading international law firm, and its contract lawyers often have experience at major international and top Iberian firms. AMBAR also has an alliance with Axiom.
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The service feels senior, pragmatic and easy to use. The practitioners understand the consumer and retail context well and adapt to internal ways of working, which makes collaboration straightforward.
The main strength is the high-quality together with the adaptability. The practitioners understand multinational standards and compliance requirements. The lawyers are experienced and confident in complex discussions.
The practitioners are fast in understanding the technical and regulatory context and they align well with internal compliance and decision-making processes.
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Manuel Deó is co-CEO of AMBAR and a recognised industry leader who is well respected in the ALSP and flexible legal staffing market. He is particularly well regarded for his client care, knowledge and technical skill, and is considered a pioneer in the Iberian legal market.
Manuel Deó brings the discipline and standards of a top international law firm to modern legal structures. His background as a former Latham partner is clear in the way the model prioritises quality, rigour and execution above anything else.
In Spain, Manuel is clearly one of the leaders in new generation legal services. He combines technical expertise with strategic vision. He challenges traditional structures and proposes more efficient solutions for large corporations.
Manuel stands out for his seniority and practical mindset. He understands the Spanish and EU consumer landscape and gives advice that is proportionate and easy to implement. Working with him feels efficient.
Rosa Espín is co-CEO of AMBAR and is well regarded as an industry leader in the ALSP and flexible legal staffing space. She has expertise across various legal domains.
Rosa is responsive and business-oriented. She is good at translating legal issues into clear options and keeping momentum on matters. The collaboration is straightforward and low-friction.
Rosa’s work is thorough and reliable. She communicates clearly and contributes effectively to matters requiring detailed regulatory and contractual analysis.
Rosa is a great leader. She has great vision and a remarkable ability to build teams and appropriately scale different projects. She is approachable and sensitive to the client's needs.
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Alternative Legal Service Providers
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Practice area: Alternative Legal Service Providers
Location: Spain
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