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Josep Figueras

Josep Figueras

Europe 2026

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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)

Education

Universitat de Barcelona

Bachelor’s Degree in law

1993

Universidad San Pablo-Abad Oliba

Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law

1994

Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Postgraduate course in restructuring and insolvency judicial proceedings

2007

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency: Barcelona - Spain

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Josep Figueras is known for his practice as an insolvency administrator for distressed companies and in corporate reorganisations. He regularly deals with clients in the construction, hospitality and banking industries.

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