Alternative Legal Service Providers
Spain
2 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Irma Cebrian
NewLaw 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Abroading
NewLaw
Practice Areas
Contract management
Legal Operations
Managed Legal Services (MLS)
Corporate Law and M&A
Secondments
Legal research
Litigation
Compliance
Career
Irma Cebrián is one of the leading figures in NewLaw in Spain. In 2011, she founded Abroading —the first alternative legal services provider (ALSP) in the country— reinventing the delivery of legal services in the corporate environment. For more than a decade, she has co-directed its growth and transformation, and today serves as the firm’s CEO, consolidating Abroading as a reference boutique in the NewLaw - ALSP field.
Within Abroading, Irma has led projects in contract lifecycle management, compliance, litigation support, legal research, legal operations and tech. She has also managed long-term secondments in multinational pharmaceutical companies, integrating legal expertise with strategic, business-oriented advice.
Before founding Abroading, Irma trained at some of the world's most prestigious firms—Garrigues, Dentons and RCD—where she gained solid foundations in corporate and commercial law.
Recognition
Abroading has maintained its Band 1 ranking as an ALSP in Spain for four consecutive years (2022–2025) in Chambers & Partners Guides in Spain
Similarly, Irma herself has been ranked as individual, marking her appearance in Chambers’ NewLaw guide, highlighting her strong commercial vision and business-oriented approach.
Personal
Her clients include legal teams in global corporations, listed companies, institutions and boutique law firms, who value her ability to combine legal expertise, operational efficiency and strategic vision to deliver innovative and practical solutions.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
NewLaw
Alternative Legal Service Providers - Spain
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Irma Cebrian frequently advises clients on matters including contract review, legal research, litigation and matter management. Cebrian is the CEO of Abroading.
Alternative Legal Service Providers - Europe-wide
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Irma Cebrian frequently advises clients on matters including contract review, legal research, litigation and matter management. Cebrian is the managing partner of Abroading.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Beyond the technical legal review, Irma always ensures that timelines are met despite tight deadlines. Her support added real value, allowing us to proceed confidently with the partnership.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLawWhen you work with Irma, it's clear you're dealing with a lawyer with many years of experience, who understands the business and is up-to-date on any developments that might affect your company. She's also incredibly personable and a pleasure to work with.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLawIrma is very good at responding quickly and efficiently. She provides very useful and solution-oriented advice for non-sophisticated matters and very valuable support for lawyers/companies with high volume contracting activities.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLawIrma has a good level of internal coordination, which allows consistency in deliverables, even when several profiles are involved, and a collaborative attitude that facilitates the work.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLawWhen you work with Irma, it's clear you're dealing with a lawyer with many years of experience, who understands the business and is up to date on any developments that might affect your company. She's also incredibly personable and a pleasure to work with.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLawBeyond the technical legal review, Irma always ensures that timelines are met despite tight deadlines. Her support added real value, allowing us to proceed confidently with the partnership.
Alternative Legal Service ProvidersNewLaw
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