The Insolvency Area rates a double mention this year for the second time: it appears in the ranking both of firms and of specialist lawyers. As regards this Department, Chambers gives special mention to the advisory service in insolvency procedures for debtors, and also in refinancing operations. Agustín Bou, partner, appears in the ranking of lawyers given prominence in Band 3.

Regarding the Dispute Resolution Department, the Guide mentions that it is considered an excellent and growing department. It gives high rating to its specialisation in advising clients in the fields of litigation and arbitration.

In the section of "Life Sciences", besides rating the firm's Pharmaceutical and Health Department as one of the best in Spain, the Guide gives special mention to the partner responsible for the Area, Héctor Jausàs, who figures as one of the 2 top specialists in our country, notable for his high negotiating skills in operations.

As to the Tax Department, this stands out in the ranking for its solid portfolio of national and international clients. Imma Sallent, partner, remains in the ranking of professionals as in previous years.

Chambers Europe presents an analysis of the European jurisdictions and the leading law firms of each one, based on its own study which takes into account the opinions of more than 4,000 managers (from all economic sectors).