Josep Figueras

Practice Areas

Josep Figueras, Managing Partner at Figueras, Legal, is widely recognized for his expertise in Insolvency & Restructuring, with a strong focus on advising companies facing financial distress. His practice encompasses corporate insolvency proceedings, pre-insolvency planning, corporate restructuring and refinancing, debt renegotiation, and the acquisition and sale of productive units within insolvency contexts. He provides legal counsel to both domestic and listed companies, with extensive experience in high-profile insolvency cases in Barcelona. Josep Figueras also advises on general corporate law matters, offering strategic legal support to businesses across various industries.

Figueras Legal is the culmination of over two decades of legal, technical, and human expertise—originally developed at Figueras Advocats—and is renowned for its exceptional service in Corporate Insolvency, Pre-insolvency planning, Corporate Restructuring and Refinancing, Debt Renegotiation, and the Acquisition and Sale of Productive Units.

Career

Josep Figueras graduated in Law from the Universitat de Barcelona in 1993 and has been a member of the Barcelona Bar Association since 1994. He holds a Postgraduate Degree in Tax Law from Universidad San Pablo-Abad Oliba (1994) and a Postgraduate Degree in Companies in Crisis from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2007).

Since 1997, he has led Figueras Legal—a firm celebrated for its commitment to high-quality, innovative legal solutions in insolvency, corporate restructuring, and related fields. His unwavering dedication to excellence has been recognized nationally and internationally. Notably, Figueras Legal was featured in the Chambers & Partners 2025 European Guide as one of the Top 10 firms in Insolvency & Restructuring.

Professional Memberships

Barcelona Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Barcelona– ICAB)

Member of the World Law Alliance (WLA)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Josep Figueras primarily advises within Spain, with a strong focus on Catalonia and the Barcelona region, where he has led numerous high-profile insolvency and restructuring cases.

He is also experienced in handling cross-border matters within the European Union, working in close collaboration with international partner firms, particularly in complex insolvency, refinancing, and corporate restructuring scenarios involving multiple jurisdictions.

Languages Spoken

Josep Figueras is fluent in Spanish, Catalan, and English, allowing him to provide legal advice seamlessly in all three languages. His multilingual capabilities enable him to assist both domestic and international clients with clarity and precision in cross-border and local matters.

Industry Sector Expertise

Josep Figueras has recognized experience and prestige providing legal advice to companies in crisis, particularly in insolvency and pre-insolvency situations. In recent years, he has participated actively in the most important processes of insolvency of Barcelona advising small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as publicly traded companies.

Education