LAWYER PROFILE

Josep María Balcells

Europe 2026

Toda & Nel-lo Abogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/Commercial: Barcelona

Spain

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Toda & Nel-lo Abogados

Europe

Practice Areas

Commercial law

Corporate M&A

Commercial contracting

Franchise law

International law

Career

Josep M. Balcells is the head of the Commercial Law, Corporate M&A and International Law areas at Toda & Nel-lo. He is a lawyer specialized in Corporate Law, Transactions and International Contract Law. He has a broad experience at advising Spanish and foreign companies in Mergers and Acquisitions, recruitment, trade operations, late payment claims and Corporate law. He has specialized in sales distribution (agency, franchise and distribution), as well as in the energy, retail and automotive fields.

Professor in the Master’s programme of Business International Law at ESADE and Master’s Coordinator of the International Legal Practice (MILP) at ISDE.

Member of the Governing Board at Barcelona’s Lawyers’ Association (ICAB) from (June 2007-June 2009). Board Member and Treasurer of the ICAB (2017-2021). Dean of the ICAB Provisional Board in 2021.

Former President of the Section of European Community and International Law at Barcelona’s Lawyers’ Association (2002-2007).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/Commercial: Barcelona - Spain

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of department Josep María Balcells assists clients with cross-border M&A deals and joint venture agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Josep María Balcells demonstrates excellent knowledge and provides an exquisite service.
Corporate/Commercial: BarcelonaChambers European Guide
Josep María Balcells is an excellent and highly qualified professional.
Corporate/Commercial: BarcelonaChambers European Guide