Rivero & Gustafson Abogados

THE FIRM:

Rivero & Gustafson Abogados is a law firm that was founded in 1997 under the direction of Sebastián Rivero and John Gustafson. The firm provides legal advice to companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals in various business sectors relating to their daily activities, as well as for strategic transactions and defending their interests before the courts of justice and arbitral tribunals.

The experience of the team at Rivero & Gustafson Abogados has been developing the legal representation of businesses in Spain for several years. They have defended the interests of a wide portfolio of clients who year-on-year renew their trust in the firm. The firm makes all its experience and commitment available to its clients.

The commitment to achieving satisfactory outcomes is essential in the development of the firm, which leads it to advise on key areas such as procedural law, hiring the most technically and professionally qualified lawyers, and collaborating with firms in those jurisdictions for which clients need the best advice.

Rivero & Gustafson Abogados believes that providing legal advice and defending a party's interest should be based on continued support to the client, providing solutions with the utmost rigour, flexibility, and technical ability. The firm's professional hallmark is constant communication and good legal practice.

Since its founding in 1997, the firm has been providing comprehensive legal advice in all areas of law. The team at Rivero & Gustafson Abogados is composed of professionals specialised in Commercial, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Administrative Law. There is maximum integration between departments allowing the firm to provide a quality service, in accordance with technical rigour and efficiency.

Main areas of practice:

CORPORATE M&A:

The commercial law department provides advice on all legal aspects relating to the incorporation, management, and liquidation of commercial companies, as well as any legal issues relating to the proper running of their management and governance bodies.

Backed by a skilled team of experienced professionals in domestic and international transactions, the firm is renowned for its efficiency and agility in managing complex matters such as mergers and acquisitions, commercial group restructuring, refinancing projects, corporate governance, and the drafting and negotiation of diverse commercial contracts on behalf of its clients.

The firm also provides comprehensive legal advice to companies throughout all stages of the corporate life cycle, encompassing incorporation, drafting of by-laws and shareholders' agreements, as well as standard corporate transactions.

Contact:

·John R. Gustafson: [email protected]

·Sebastián Rivero Galán: [email protected]

·Eliecer Pérez Simón: [email protected]

LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

With decades of professional practice, the litigation department provides specialized services for legal representation before the Courts of Justice and Arbitration Panels in all national and international instances. The team has vast experience in complex disputes with top-tier clients. They analyze every case independently and rigorously, offering strong negotiation skills as well as full and reliable advice to clients in pre-litigation or out of court dispute scenarios.

The team is organized into civil litigation, criminal procedural law, and commercial disputes, ensuring comprehensive coverage of various legal areas. Whether it's before courts or in arbitration proceedings, they strive to obtain the best outcome for their clients, considering the conditions and particularities of each case. Clients can trust them for efficient and effective legal representation in national and international litigation matters.

Contact:

·Sebastián Rivero Galán: [email protected]

·John R. Gustafson: [email protected]

·Juan Antonio Montalvo Bustos: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT:

The labor law team has extensive experience advising companies from various commercial sectors, as well as executives and workers, both collectively and individually, in all specialized fields of labor law and social security.

The team of labor lawyers has deep expertise in key areas of labor Law, such as labor contracts, collective bargaining, dismissals, employment regulation, working conditions, workplace safety and health, as well as Social Security, including pensions, disability benefits, and social security for foreigners.

Comprehensive advice on risk prevention is also offered, always analyzing the structure and policies of the client's labor relations, with the aim of preventing potential risks and proposing appropriate and practical solutions to the issues at hand. The team approach is based on understanding the specific needs of each client and tailoring their solutions to their circumstances.

Contact:

·Gema García Aragón: [email protected]

TAX:

The tax law team possesses solid experience in advising individuals, high net worth individuals, corporations, and groups in all specializations of tax law at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

The tax law department services include wealth management for businesses and families, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, assisting with tax liability determination procedures, as well as representing clients during audits conducted by the Spanish Tax Administration. The department also provide comprehensive tax advice and support to both residents and non-residents. Additionally, the legal experts can represent clients before administrative and judicial authorities and courts in matters related to tax law.

Contact:

·José María Domínguez: [email protected]

PUBLIC LAW:

Given the increasingly complex regulatory framework, comprehensive legal advice that incorporates technical know-how is imperative to effectively address the legal requirements of the 21st century. Our administrative law department specializes in delivering effective legal solutions to all parties involved in transactions that impact the public sphere.

The team of lawyers possesses a wealth of expertise, enabling them to provide tailored solutions to clients, including public sector entities, private companies, and individuals, for both national and international operations.

The public law department advise clients across various sectors, including public procurement, urban planning, environmental law, aid and subsidies, and regulated sectors such as energy, telecommunications, transport, postal services, agri-food, and life sciences.

Contact:

·Tomás Manfredi Barbeito: [email protected]