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Manuela Serrano

Manuela Serrano

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Toda & Nel-lo Abogados

Practice Areas

Restructuring

Insolvency

Bankruptcy

Dispute Resolution

Civil and commercial litigation

Career

Partner at Toda & Nel-lo, head of the Restructuring and Insolvency Department of the firm, as well as the Litigation Department at the Madrid office.

She has over 20 years’ experience practising as a lawyer in the areas of litigation and insolvency and advising clients in all types of civil and commercial proceedings. Manuela has participated in some of the most important cases in the fields of bankruptcy, litigation and corporate restructuring, both nationally and internationally, including company sales and purchases, distress, productive units and intra- and extra-corporate litigation.

President of the Spanish Association of Insolvency Administrators and Experts in Restructuring and Insolvency (ASPAC) and member of the board of directors of the Advisory Committee of the Insolvency Section of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM), of the Spanish and Latin American Club of Arbitration (CEIA), and of INSOL Europe and the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), both international restructuring associations.

Extensive experience as a lecturer in the Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Law and Business Administration and Management at the Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE) and the Carlos III University.

Professional Memberships

President of the Spanish Association of Insolvency Administrators and Experts in Restructuring and Insolvency (ASPAC).

Member of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration - Spain

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Manuela Serrano of Toda & Nel-lo Abogados is regularly instructed by both debtors and creditors on insolvency proceedings. Additionally, she is regularly appointed by courts as insolvency receiver due to her expertise in the area.

Restructuring/Insolvency: Insolvency - Spain

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Manuela Serrano of Toda & Nel-lo Abogados is regularly instructed by both debtors and creditors on insolvency proceedings. Additionally, she is regularly appointed by courts as insolvency receiver due to her expertise in the area.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Manuela Serrano is a professional with outstanding experience as well as a keen insight into the commercial field.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
  • Manuela has demonstrated exceptional leadership in this area, distinguished by both her deep technical knowledge and her ability to manage teams and coordinate complex projects.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
  • Manuela has the ability to combine her in-depth legal knowledge with a clear understanding of her clients' business needs. This combination of experience and commercial focus is what sets her apart.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
  • Manuela offers great team management and client support.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
  • Manuela's strategic vision and commitment to excellence have been key to ensuring positive results and exceeding expectations.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide

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