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Sofia Acuña

Sofia Acuña

Europe 2026

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MA Abogados
 MA Abogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public Law

Spain

9 years ranked

About

Provided by MA Abogados

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Spain

Band 5
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 and disputes in relation to construction defects. Her client base consists of several of Spain's major construction and engineering companies.

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Strengths

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  • Sofia is a great lawyer – dedicated and approachable, she knows how to stay up to date with all the new developments.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

  • Sofia Acuña keeps a close eye on things and is quick to react; you can tell she masters the subject.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

  • Sofia Acuña has extensive knowledge of the subject, and her experience helps in the analysis of complex cases.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

  • Sofia Acuña understands issues quickly and has great knowledge of the public sector. I explain how I want to be defended, and she understands and adapts very well.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

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Spain

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