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Arpa Abogados Consultores

General Business Law: Regions

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Arpa Abogados Consultores

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ARPA Abogados Consultores has over 30 years of experience providing top-tier corporate legal, economic, and tax advisory services. Our team of more than 90 professionals specializes in 16 practice areas and operates across 15 multidisciplinary teams, dedicated to delivering tailored, value-driven legal solutions that foster long-term, trust-based relationships with clients.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including M&A, corporate governance, tax planning, dispute resolution, and compliance, with a strong focus on delivering practical and efficient solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our deep understanding of each client’s business enables us to provide practical, efficient solutions for companies of all sizes.

Market recognition underscores this position. ARPA has been ranked in General Business Law: Regions in Spain for the third consecutive year and has featured for 13 consecutive years among the Top 40 Spanish firms by global turnover, according to Expansión. In addition, 2 of our Heads of Department, Fernando Armendáriz and Laya Abós have been individually recognised by Chambers and Partners, while our Tax Department was included in the inaugural Best Lawyers Spain 2026 in the Regional Tax Law category.

We are based in Pamplona, Madrid, San Sebastián and Zaragoza and we are part of Eurojuris International, a global network with over 7,000 lawyers across more than 60 countries, which guarantees legal coverage wherever you need it.

Industries (20)

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Renewable Energy
  • Tax Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Pharma & Healthcare
  • Agri-food
  • Labour Law
  • Family Business
  • Mining
  • Bankruptcy
  • CCIs
  • Foundations
  • Competition Law
  • Corporate groups
  • International Law
  • Agri-food sector
  • Venture Capital
  • Mediation
  • Company Law

Chambers Review

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General Business Law: Regions - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
ARPA Abogados Consultores is a law firm with offices in Pamplona, San Sebastián, Valladolid and Madrid. The team covers the full spectrum of business law including advice on commercial and M&A deals as well as tax, real estate and employment issues. The law firm is active across a wide variety of sectors ranging from finance to energy, mining and environmental law.
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Strengths

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  • Arpa Abogados Consultores offers proximity, extensive experience and technical knowledge. The team thoroughly studies the topics we discuss to provide us with the best possible advice.

    General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

  • The team has a personal approach and is always excellent. It always acts with dedication, knowledge and sincerity.

    General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

  • They demonstrate invaluable experience with companies like ours, which makes it easier to explain and address each topic.

    General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Armendariz
    Fernando Armendariz

    Fernando Armendariz

    Pamplona-based Fernando Armendariz retains his ranking on the back of strong market support. He is equipped to advise clients on a wide range of business law matters including M&A, commercial, tax and bankruptcy deals. He also has notable expertise on deals within the energy sector.

    • Fernando Armendariz brings together all the virtues of an excellent legal adviser. He listens, understands, asks questions, investigates and proposes alternative solutions to our initial approach.

      General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

    • We want to highlight Fernando's technical knowledge, negotiation skills and ability to safeguard our interests at all times. He offers legal solutions in complex contexts.

      General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

    • I have nothing but praise for Fernando.

      General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope
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  • Laya Abos
    Laya Abos

    Laya Abos

    Laya Abos is recognised for her ability to advise clients on deals within the M&A and commercial space. Based in the Pamplona office, she often represents a wide range of clients, including those within the financial and technology sectors.

    • Laya is highly resourceful, with deep knowledge and an ability to resolve issues.

      General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

    • I would highlight Laya's commercial vision and good response to complexity.

      General Business Law: Regions respondentEurope

    • She is an excellent professional who contributes greatly to the company's corporate strategy.

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Ranked Individuals at Arpa Abogados Consultores (2)

Spain

Members

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  • Fernando Arméndariz Carrascón

    Head of Department

  • Laya Abós Aldanondo

    Head of Department

  • José Ignacio Pérez de Albéniz Andueza

    Head of Department

  • Juan Torres Zalba

  • Maria Obanos Muguiro

  • David Asín Martínez

  • Fermín J. Arméndariz Vicente

  • Álvaro Abáigar Domínguez

  • José Antonio Arrieta Garnica

  • Jon Etexeandía Iparraguirre

  • Teresa Floristán Puertas

  • Javier Mendive Navarro

  • Covadonga Lorente Gutiérrez

  • Fernando Badenes Garcia Caro

  • Francisco Javier Hijas Chacón

  • Fernando Armendariz

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  • Laya Abos

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