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Oliva Ayala Abogados

Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

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Oliva Ayala Abogados

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The firm specializes in the defense of procedural or pre-procedural interests (defense or, as the case may be, complainant) in all areas of criminal law, and has a substantial specialization in business criminal law. Accordingly, by way of example: ​ 

  • Economic & Company Criminal Law: Patrimonial, Insolvency, Corporate,Tax, Intellectual and industrial property, Securities market, 
  • Civil Service Crime: Bribery, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, influence peddling, Environmental and town planning crimes, Crimes against individuals, Professional negligence or others, as work accidents, Misrepresentation (public, official, business and private documents), Protection of honor and other personal rights, Procedural criminal protection of fundamental rights
  • The firm also provides reports and opinions on any area of criminal law
  • International Criminal Law: Extradition, European Arrest and Handover Warrant, International penitentiary law. Problems with criminal legality usually extend beyond national borders and require a multi-jurisdictional specialization with an in-depth knowledge of the increasingly exhaustive international criminal legislation as well as legislation of the various European Union Member States and Community regulations.
  • Corporate Liability: Preventive criminal defense, compliance policies. The current evolution of criminal law imposes the need to introduce programs for legal compliance and the preservation of corporate criminal liability (criminal compliance). 

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Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Oliva Ayala Abogados is a market-leading criminal law boutique with an excellent reputation among its peers. The firm is highly recommended for its ability to represent individuals across the whole spectrum of criminal offences, such as economic crime and matters of international criminal law. Typical cases include those relating to bribery, corruption, misappropriation, tax and insolvency offences and money laundering. The team also has experience leading proceedings before international courts such as the ECJ.

Work Highlights

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  • Oliva Ayala Abogados advised the board member of Banco de Valencia, Silvestre Segarra, on allegations on false accounting claims.

Strengths

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  • Oliva Ayala has a highly specialised department which is tailored to client needs.

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  • The firm provides an excellent service and quick response throughout the process.

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  • It has technically brilliant lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsIgnacio Ayala
    Star IndividualsIgnacio Ayala

    Ignacio Ayala

    Stellar practitioner Ignacio Ayala has an impressive practice in which he advises on an array of domestic and international corporate crime mandates. He is a highly regarded figure in the market and is widely considered one of Spain's most experienced criminal lawyers.
    • Ignacio Ayala has exceptional knowledge and experience.

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  • Band 1Javier Sánchez-Vera
    Band 1Javier Sánchez-Vera

    Javier Sánchez-Vera

    Respected partner Javier Sánchez-Vera offers advice on a range of criminal proceedings related to corporate and financial cases.
  • Band 3Laura Martínez-Sanz
    Band 3Laura Martínez-Sanz

    Laura Martínez-Sanz

    Laura Martínez-Sanz regularly provides advice on domestic and cross-border corporate crime proceedings. She is further renowned for her expertise in fraud and false accounting cases.
    • She is always approachable, flexible and focused at all times.

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    • Laura has exceptional knowledge and experience.

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  • Band 3María Gutiérrez
    Band 3María Gutiérrez

    María Gutiérrez

    María Gutiérrez represents clients in criminal cases relating to alleged corruption and fraud.

  • Band 4Rafael Alcácer Guirao
    Band 4Rafael Alcácer Guirao

    Rafael Alcácer Guirao

    Rafael Alcácer Guirao advises on a range of economic corporate crime cases, including allegations of corruption and tax offenses.

    • Rafael is excellent in presenting the case, ensuring to provide personalised advice at all times.

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  • Up and ComingJaime González Gugel
    Up and ComingJaime González Gugel

    Jaime González Gugel

    Jaime González Gugel assists with contentious investigations into fraud and bribery.

    • Jaime is a hard worker who is both knowledgeable and approachable.

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Ranked Individuals at Oliva Ayala Abogados (6)

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    Ignacio Ayala

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

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    Javier Sánchez-Vera

    Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

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    Laura Martínez-Sanz

    Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

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    Rafael Alcácer Guirao

    Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime

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  • Profile image of Jaime González Gugel

    Jaime González Gugel

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