With a 2023 marked by its entry into the top 10 of the TTR Ranking, the law firm reinforces its presence in the market with new offices in Barcelona and Girona, and is committed to technological innovation and structural growth

by julia gil

In recent years, the firm Lawesome, founded by Xabier Álvarez and Martín Eguia, has experienced remarkable growth, consolidating its presence in the Spanish legal market. This progress reflects a clear and effective strategy, focused on the essential: “the deal, the business, the client”. With a team of 30 professionals distributed in four offices -Bilbao, San Sebastian, Girona and Barcelona-, Lawesome continues to consolidate its position in the Spanish legal market.

TOP 10 OF THE TTR SPAIN RANKING

The boutique of legal services for corporate transactions has been another year in the top 10 of the TTR Spain Ranking. Specifically, in 2023, the firm has achieved the number six position as the best firm by number of venture capital and M&A transactions, with 21 transactions advised. Mikel Mendiola, partner and manager of the M&A and venture capital area, is in fourth place among professionals by number of deals closed, In turn, among the top 10 of the TTR Rising Stars Ranking by number of transactions are
the firm’s lawyers Antonio Castro (6th), Ignacio Ortiz de Urbina (7th) and Sandra Albarrán (9th).

GOALS

With such positive results in 2023, the firm is looking to maintain the same growth in 2024. Its objectives for the rest of the year are focused on continuing with structural growth, which includes the incorporation of new professionals in key areas such as business development, in addition to the incorporations already made during 2024 in the areas of financial management and human resources, according to Mendiola. In addition, the firm is committed to geographic growth in the market, accompanied by the development of other specialties that will add value to the firm. “We want to continue to maintain our boutique nature, but we believe that there are certain specialties that clients are demanding from us and that, in addition, we believe can enrich the current areas,” says the head of the M&A

Source: Iberian Lawyer - Spain