Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Public Law

Spain

8 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Sofia Acuña

Europe

Practice Areas

Public.

Litigation and arbitration.

Bankruptcy.

Career

Sofía began her professional career in 1998 as a lawyer at Ernst & Young Abogados’ Seville office, where she became a Senior Associate before founding Altius Abogados in 2007.

In 2011, as a founding partner, she embarked on the project to create the new firm MA Abogados, formed by a group of law firms to specialise in legal consultancy for medium and large companies, with a national scope and an international vocation.

She currently leads the Public Law and Procedural Law Departments at MA Abogados in Seville, combining strategic consultancy and opinion issuance with defence work in court.

She provides legal advisory services to various national and regional companies on matters such as public procurement, public assets, urban planning, expropriations, telecommunications and infrastructure in general.

Sofía has played an active role organising, coordinating and teaching seminars and workshops related to her area of specialisation, in both university and business school settings, throughout her professional life.

As a lawyer, Sofía is recognised for his experience and technical expertise in the Chambers&Partners global legal guide.

He is also acknowledged for his experience and technical capabilities in the Best Lawyers international legal directory.

Lawyer recognized on the TODO JURISTAS website as one of the 100 leading women in the legal sector.

Professional Memberships

Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Sevilla since 2000.

Publications

Tha exclusion os public sector entities from the MASC https://www.expansion.com/juridico/opinion/2025/04/03/67eeb4c2e5fdea916a8b4580.html

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Spain.

Languages Spoken

English and Spanish.

Work Highlights

MA Abogados advises Sevilla FC on a € 108 million financing transaction.

https://maabogados.com/ma-abogados-asesora-al-sevilla-fc/

Clients

Sevilla Futbol Club

Education

Seville University

Law Degree, specialising in Company Law.

Cajasol Institute of legal and Business Studies

Master´s Degree in Corporate Legal Consultancy.

1998 - 1999

Awards

Lawyer recognized on the TODO JURISTA as one of the 100 leading women in the legal sector.

Todo Jurista

2025

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Spain

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Sofia Acuña of MA Abogados advises on varied issues arising in relation to public contracts, including claims for the termination of infrastructure concessions or disputes in relation to construction defects. Her client base consists of several of Spain's major construction and engineering companies.

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