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Meet the English-speaking lawyers in Spain and Portugal. They are transforming the industry.
We value our employees and their professional trajectory. We truly believe that the key to success draws on broad cultural backgrounds, industry experience and networks to create the most powerful results for our clients.
Carolina Gimeno
LawyerCarolina was born in Barcelona and has studied Law at the University of Barcelona, later specializing in International Law at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid and coursed a Master’s Degree in Cooperation Development at the Universitat Ramon Llull- Pere Tarres. She has lived in Barcelona, Madrid and Panama. She practiced General Law in a law firm and joined Lexidy as an Immigration Lawyer back in 2019. After a three years break where she gained experience in a insurance brokerage and at Deloitte as an Immigration Lawyer at the Global Mobility Department, she is back now in the team to help Lexidy clients with their needs when relocating to Spain. Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English, French and Italian.
Sandra Faura
LawyerSandra was born in Madrid and studied Law at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE, later specialising in Corporate Law, pursuing a double master’s degree in business law and access to the legal profession. During these years, she combined her studies with the publication of the book trilogy and piano lessons. Subsequently, she began her career at Deloitte and worked there for a year and a half in the immigration field, where she fell in love with immigration law and started her journey at Lexidy in early 2023 helping the clients around the world to fulfil their plans to move to Spain.
Valeryia Shymanovich
Office Manager in BarcelonaValery is from Belarus but after finishing her Bachelor’s in Trade Management in Belarussian State Economic University she decided to face new challenges and moved to Spain. She gained a scholarship and studied Digital Marketing and Hospitality. Her passions are event organization and keeping things in order, that is why she is famous as an Office Champion. ¨Seek for constant progress, not perfection¨ she says.
Aurora Bica
AccountantI’m originally from Romanía and after finishing my degree in Economics, I emigrated abroad to Barcelona, Spain. With more than 14 years of experience in big companies and startups, I worked in areas like accounting, tax, controlling, treasury and HR. I am excited to work for Lexidy and contribute to the work in finance.
Cláudia Dinis
AccountantCláudia is from Leiria – Portugal, with professional experience in accounting for more than 20 years. During her work experience, She achieved a degree in accounting and audit, been a Certified Accountant since then, with work experience in small, medium and large companies, helping with their accounting and tax returns, complementing with tasks related to their people’s life cycle.
She joined the Lexidy Team to be a part of the great purpose of helping people with real-life challenges, supporting their life-changing decisions, and guiding them to accomplish their wishes.
She is passionate about travel, cinema, music, running and reading. She speaks Portuguese and English
Rizette
Trainee LawyerRizette was born in Cape Verde, and emigrated abroad at an early age to study law. She traveled the world and studied law in three different countries: Bolivia, the Canary Islands and completed her degree at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. As an early emigrant and having been through various legal systems, having contact with the immigration authorities, knowing the various adversities that a foreigner can face, she joined our immigration team, where she is incredibly dedicated to helping our expat clients achieving their goals. She is also always available for teamwork. She speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Jose Pedro Marcelino
LawyerJosé was born and raised in Coimbra, Portugal, where he graduated from the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Law. He then moved to Lisbon to pursue his Master’s Degree in Law & Management in Nova School of Law. His career began in a consultancy firm, where he first started specializing in tax law. After that, he took his bar exam and has been working as a tax lawyer ever since. He believes in hard work and enjoys finding creative solutions for his clients’ tax-related issues.
Javier García
Marketing SpecialistJavier “Xavi” is from Barcelona and currently studying Business and Administration, at the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. As an Erasmus student, he spent a year at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. This was an opportunity to meet new people, another culture and improve his language skills. He’s self-taught and proactive; he set up an online business by himself. Xavi has experience in digital Marketing, Accountability and Finance. He is the link between the Marketing and Finance departments. He speaks Catalan, Spanish and English.
Belen Darakdjian
Office ManagerBelén is a psychologist, born and raised in Argentina. She has been living in Spain for almost 1 year, and her professional experience lies within the human resources field, which has always been her passion. She has worked both as a recruiter and as an HRBP in technology companies and aspires to continue growing in this area as much as possible. She loves meeting new people and experiencing different cultures, as well as helping employees have the best experience during their journey in the company. She is a team player. Speaks: Spanish, English.
Janvi Patel
Finance TraineeI am originally from India, moved to Spain at the age of 12 due to my father’s job relocation. With a natural inclination towards maths and numbers, I developed a keen interest in engineering and finance from a young age. Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at UAB, with complementary studies of online micro-degree in investment banking. As someone who has experienced relocation and cultural adaptation, I am driven to excel in the finance field, combining my academic knowledge with practical insights.
Yris Vernier
Immigration LawyerBorn in Paris, Yris has worked and travelled in Greece, Canada, and Southeast Asia. She has completed her Law Degree at Panthéon-Assas University and at the Paris Bar School. She has gained significant professional experience working in several law firms, courts, and associations specialized in immigration law. Knowing the various adversities a foreigner can face, she has joined our immigration team in Paris, where she is fully dedicated to helping our expat clients achieve their goals. Languages: French and English
Isabel Sánchez
Payroll SpecialistIsabel is from Zaragoza, Spain, she graduated in Industrial Relations from The University of Zaragoza. After living for a few years in different countries such as England, the Czech Republic and Australia, Isbel is now a part of the Labor Department in Lexidy. Methodical and dynamic at the same time, she helps businesses to take care of their most important asset, their employees, offering advice on compliance with Spanish labour law. She is passionate about people and loves interacting with different cultures so it makes working at Lexidy a perfect fit. Languages: Spanish, English.
Alejandro Mañes Andreu
Financial ControllerAlejandro is from Spain and recently finished a degree in Business Administration and Management at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. He specializes in financial and management control. An organized, orderly, and analytical person who has a goal to contribute his knowledge to the current reality in which we live and achieve the desired successes. Alejandro’s fundamental values are work, effort, and perseverance. On the other hand, he is always in action, driven by curiosity and desire to know more.
Juan Diego Muñoz
Head of the Real Estate DepartmentOver 8 years of experience in Real Estate law and business. Graduated in Law and Master in Law from La Rioja International University. Member of the Barcelona Bar Association. Specialist Courses: Conveyancing, Urbanism, Commonhold Property law, Bank law, Tourism Law, Public Administration Liabilities. Awards: Honorary Certificate & Golden Start from the Institute for Professional Excellence, Gold Medal for meritorious work from the European Economic and Competitiveness Association. As working on an Events Organization for a world-class F1 brand, he began to intermediate in the Real Estate business from the very bottom, starting his career in his early years as a Real Estate Agent and then getting into a Promoter Company and Real Estate Consultancy while studying law and continuing developing his career. This outlaw way up has given him a 360º vision of the RE business and necessities plus the knowledge and contacts to always find a way to move through in a smooth way.
Maria Eduarda
Legal TraineeMaria Eduarda is a vibrant and dedicated law student at the University of Lisbon, born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is part of the Corporate department and is also very fond of Labour Law. At Lexidy she enjoys giving support in the area of company incorporation, having also interest in the tax part. Lexidy has been a new world that has awakened new interests, such as the area of cryptocurrency. Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Eléonore Tavares de Pinho
Head of Lexidy FranceBorn in Senegal to Belgian-Portuguese parents and having lived for several years in various countries, Eléonore quickly became passionate about Immigration legislation. She graduated from the University of la Sorbonne and the University of Florence and obtained a five-year dual degree in Italian and French Law. As an attorney, she chose to work in Immigration Law in order to have real action on the field and help people fulfill their projects. Deeply convinced that digital technologies can make law and legal services simpler and impact people’s lives in a positive way, Eléonore will always be looking for the most efficient way to meet your needs.
Alessia Peschiera
LawyerAlessia was born and raised in Pavia, a historic University town near Milan; she grew up with the scent of any good thing Italy has to offer – cuisine, art, culture, sports, stunning landscapes, ancient heritage and grandma’s love. Thanks to her proactivity, determination and thirst for knowledge, she soon realized her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer; however, she did not want to be a conventional one. Her background infused her with critical thinking, a methodical approach and observation skills, yet exploring the world led her to look for a dynamic and international path. That’s why she joined Lexidy: to support clients with her legal and immigration expertise, keen eye and Italian heart. She speaks Italian, English, and some Spanish and is eager to learn more. She’s always up for a chat about travels, food, fitness & well-being and human stories.
Cristina Negro Vizoso
LawyerCristina Negro Vizoso was born in Madrid, and studied Law Degree at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. During the last year of her degree, she studied Law at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. After getting her Advocacy Master and passing the national exam she became a Lawyer, and was admitted in the Madrid Bar Association in 2016. She worked for some years as a litigator and generalist lawyer at a Procedural Law Firm , getting to work in all kind of processes related to both national and European laws, and now she is eager to work on an international and young oriented firm like Lexidy. Languages: Spanish, English & French.
Almudena Prieto
Head of FinanceAlmudena was born in Madrid and graduated in Business Administration and Management at the University of Alcalá de Henares and after several years of work experience including 2 of them in UK, she studied a MBA at IEB. Passionate about the Start-Up ecosystem, with 12 years of experience in SaaS projects from Seed to Exit creating Finance Areas from scratch which keep adapting to the companies’ needs during the different phases of their journey.
Francesca Coluccio
Legal AdvisorFrancesca was born in a city of Novara in Italy. She graduated in October 2022 in Law, in the specific “Comparative Law of Business organisation” at the University in Milan. Joined Lexidy in November 2022, Francesca is actually a legal trainee in the Corporate and Immigration department, making it possible to attend all stages of corporate life of our foreigner clients. She is currently obtaining a Master’s of Law, as she wants to follow the career that has always fascinated her. Languages: Spanish, Italian, English.
Eleftheria Charalambous
Lawyer, Head of Athens OfficeLeftheria is originally from Cyprus and has studied law in the UK. She has been living in Greece since 2018 and is a member of the Nicosia Bar Association in Cyprus and the Athens Bar Association in Greece. She is passionate about assisting individuals and businesses with their immigration law needs and is proud to have worked with clients from various countries. She loves traveling and trying local cuisine.
Charalampos Zachariadis
LawyerCharalampos was born and raised in Athens. He studied law at the School of Law of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his Master’s Degree on European Business Law at the Faculty of Law of Lund University in Sweden. He is a member of the Thessaloniki Bar Association and qualified to argue before the Supreme Court. He has been practicing law for more than ten years and he has extensive experience on civil and commercial litigation, real estate matters and corporate compliance, among various other fields of law. Speaks: English, Greek, Sweedish.
Shravanthi Vaddi
Sales RepresentativeShravanthi, originally from India, boasts over 4 years of experience in Hospitality Sales & Marketing. Holding an MBA from EU Business School in Barcelona, specializing in International Marketing, she’s eager to excel in dynamic industries and foster valuable client relationships. With a patient demeanor, she prioritizes efficient client interactions that benefit the organization long-term. Shravanthi’s diverse language abilities and adaptability equip her to thrive in varied markets. Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Spanish.
Maria Grima
Tax SpecialistMaria is originally from Barcelona, with a degree in Law from the Pompeu Fabra University and a Master in Tax Advisory from the CEF. She has more than 8 years of experience, most of them in Big Four, specializing in International Tax Law, and specifically in Global Mobility and Private Clients. She enjoys assisting private clients and international companies in cross-border tax and social security advice to facilitate their relocations. Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.
David Planes
LawyerDavid is a fervent advocate of a globalized and increasingly smaller world without borders. Enthusiastic and eager for new challenges, he does everything he can to bring an exchange of cultures and ideas to Spain. He does not like to focus on the cause of the problems but on the solutions and the fastest way to get results. Graduated in Law in 2018 and in the Master of Advocacy in 2020, after different experiences in different law firms in Barcelona he assists in both the Immigration and Corporate Departments at Lexidy.
Sergi Mingallon
Tax and accounting specialistSergi is originally from Barcelona, he graduated in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University and since then, he has always been working in the tax and accounting department of law firms, managing his own portfolio of clients. His interest in the tax world led him to study for a Master’s degree in Tax Consultancy at the UPF-Barcelona School of Management. Passionate about economics, finance, and investment, he is at the service of clients to help them understand the complex world of taxation. Languages: Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Sara Fraile
LawyerShe is a Spanish lawyer born in Madrid. During her student years Sara spent a year living in Canada and another year in Ireland. She graduated in Law in 2020 and after studying the Master of Law with honours in Labour Law became a member of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) in July 2022. After completing her internship in law firms specialised in commercial law, labour law, family law and criminal law, Sara decided to focus her professional path on labour law. For the past two years, she has focused solely on labor law and has had the privilege of representing numerous clients, both companies and workers. Keeping up the good work now at Lexidy! Languages: Spanish and English
Eduardo Santos
Office Manager PortugalEduardo was born in Brazil and studied Sociology at ISCTE, Portugal. He has mainly worked in customer services and general management in the serviced office, aviation, and banking industries. He is passionate about Customer Experience and Learning & Development. At Lexidy, Eduardo is looking after the Lisbon office. As an Office Manager, he is dedicated to creating the perfect environment so everyone else can focus on their own tasks. Eduardo speaks Portuguese and English
Genia Bozzo
Head of PeopleGènia, originally from the Barcelona region, has built a solid foundation in business administration with further specialisation through a Master’s in Human Resource Management obtained in London. With over 17 years of professional experience in HR, she has a track record of establishing and nurturing the People departments primarily within start-up and scale-up environments.
Her expertise extends to talent management, a field where she has a keen interest, recognising its significance in influencing business success and organisational development. As a certified coach, Gènia complements her HR acumen, guiding individuals and teams towards achieving their full potential.
In her role, she is responsible for the development and implementation of policies that aim to optimise the employee experience, productivity, organisational growth, and overall job satisfaction.
Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English.
Cecilia Rossini
Head of MarketingCecilia was born in Italy and studied Communication and Marketing. She has 10 years of experience in the Marketing field and has worked in multinational companies, middle-sized and start-ups. At Lexidy, as Head of Marketing she defines the marketing and growth strategies and crafts reports. She improves the processes to identify new opportunities to make sure that our legal is boosting tech day after day. Languages: Italian and English.
Marina Tormin
LawyerMarina was born in an inner city in Minas Gerais, and later graduated in law from a prestigious university in Brazil. Marina holds the Bar Association certifications in both Brazil and Portugal, having completed an Erasmus program in Lisbon in 2019. As an immigration lawyer, Marina is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding immigration, and she always stays up to date with the latest changes in policies and regulations, she has helped numerous clients with their immigration needs, including visa applications, asylum claims and citizenship. Beyond her work in immigration law, she also enjoys cooking as a way to unwind and relax, and she love to travel and learn about different cultures. Marina speaks Portuguese and English.
Sara Rinaldi
Tax AdvisorSara is half Spanish and half Italian. She was born and raised in Sabadell and completed her law studies in Barcelona. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in economic criminal law and compliance at the School of Management UPF. She joined Lexidy in May 2022. She is part of the Barcelona tax team and specialises in global tax mobility. Sara is very decisive, organized, and prudent.Languages: English, Italian, Spanish and Catalan.
Pedro Silva
ParalegalPedro is an experienced worker in Administrative Assistance and backoffice. Expert in legal and general certified translations and with large experience in previous professional challenges in multi-national companies as well as a freelance. Former regional athlete and adept swimmer, a previous ESN volunteer through the University of Porto and absolutely passionate about foreign languages and cultures as well as all kinds of political-sociological phenomena.
Eva Novoa Andino
LawyerEva is originally from El Salvador but has lived in France and Spain. She obtained a double degree in French and Spanish Law from the Université Toulouse Capitole I and Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, specializing in International & European Law, reflecting her keen interest in the intersection of legal systems across borders. She has obtained her Master’s in Access to the Legal Profession and is registered at the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB). Drawing from her diverse experiences in an international setting, Eva has cultivated a profound interest in international and immigration law. She speaks Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese and is currently learning Catalan. Eva’s extensive international exposure, coupled with her linguistic proficiency, positions her as a valuable asset for clients seeking comprehensive legal expertise in a global context.
Eduardo Muñoz Lorenzo
LawyerEduardo was born and raised in Madrid. In 2010 he obtained a double degree in Law and Science Politics at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and became a member of Madrid’s Bar Association (ICAM) in 2011. He continued his education at ISDE, where he obtained a Master’s in Legal Practice in 2012, and at Universidad Villanueva, where he got a Master’s in Business Legal Advisory in 2014, as well as several postgraduates in private law since there. Eduardo has developed his career advising companies and individuals in Corporate and Real Estate Law in legal firms as well as an in-house lawyer. Eduardo has developed strong negotiating skills and is passionate about providing legal advisory. Languages: Spanish, English and French.
Mónica Isern López
Lawyer, Head of Immigration SpainMònica is an Associate Lawyer from Barcelona, she studied Criminology at the University of Barcelona and Law at the Pompeu Fabra University. Between the two university degrees, she spent a year in the United States as an Au Pair, having the opportunity to meet new people, another culture and improve her language skills. Since finishing her studies, he has been working in different law firms with English-speaking lawyers in Barcelona, and has been a member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), since June 2018. At Lexidy, he is part of the Department Immigration. Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English.
Lawyer | Avocate à la Cour
Lawyer | Avocate à la CourVictoire is born and raised French, despite family from all around the world.
She graduated her Masters degree in international law and human rights law,
and believes she did not fall into Immigration law by accident. She is passionate
about helping others transform their dream to move to France into a project,
either professional or familial. She loves her crazy Paris city and the French
countryside, discovering new cultures, and showing off good old France.
Speaking: French and English.
Eugenia Yanes
Legal TraineeEugenia was born in Madrid. She graduated from the bilingual Double Degree in Law and International Relations in 2022 at CEU San Pablo University. She is currently obtaining a Master’s of Law, as she wants to follow the career that has always fascinated her. During her years of study she has lived in the USA, Ireland and Italy. where she has practiced numerous languages and also was fortunate to be able to start her professional career both in law firms and in companies. Joined Lexidy in December 2023, where she is collaborating with the Litigation and Labour department. Her hobbies include reading,music and playing tennis. She also loves being able to help and meet new people and all their background stories. Languages: Spanish, English, Chinese, Italian.
Ricardo Lopes
LawyerRicardo was born, raised and is currently based in Porto.
After graduating and becoming a fully licensed lawyer, he worked during his early years of practice as an attorney dealing with cases linked to Real Estate and Succession, Labor and Civil Laws. With relevant legal practice in Courts, he challenged himself to combine his proficiency skills in the English Language with his profession, which led to his total commitment to Immigration Law and its multitude of possibilities for international clients. Passionate about helping people and in solving problems, a global, borderless community is his ultimate dream. Languages: Portuguese, English.
Vasco Dias
LawyerVasco was born and raised in Lisbon and graduated from the University of Coimbra, with a Master’s degree in Sports Management. During that period he had the opportunity to live in London and Genova. Since 2018 he is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) and as a Lawyer, he has worked with Sports Law, Immigration and Real Estate. Vasco considers working with international clients to be the best part of his job, allowing him to merge his professional abilities with his interest in distinct cultures and the specific needs of each client. Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian.
Maria Laura Arreaza
Immigration AdministrativeMaría Laura was born and raised in Lechería, Venezuela. When she was 17 years old, she moved to the United States to finish her “English as a Second Language” studies and begin her university career. She obtained a bachelor’s Degree in Science in Digital Arts and has worked and lived in several cities around the USA, including Miami, Orlando, Gainesville, and Dallas. Upon immigrating to Spain, she felt the need to switch her professional path and has since worked in administrative positions in the Finance Sector. As an immigrant herself, she has a very empathic approach to making clients feel seen and heard and overcome whatever trouble they may encounter.
Gerald Johnson
SEO SpecialistGerald is from the US, born in Washington, DC. Originally a concert violinist, he decided to explore other professional interests after nearly a lifetime dedicated to making music. He discovered his affinity for SEO and Marketing after being offered an opportunity to contribute to the success of a dermatology company in New York City many years ago. Since moving to Barcelona in 2009, he’s had the opportunity to work in proposal management at a large tech company before finding his way back to marketing at a global tech consulting firm. Gerald holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Performance from Oberlin College-Conservatory and Yale University, respectively. He is currently working towards an Executive MBA at EAE Business School. Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan.
Marta Pinto
LawyerAlthough she lives in Braga, Portugal Marta was born and raised in Amarante also in Portugal. Marta has a law degree and a Master’s degree in Legal-Forensic Sciences from the University of Coimbra. As a lawyer in individual practice, Marta has worked mainly in the areas of commercial, labour and immigration law. She likes to uncomplicate concepts, simplify the law and make it accessible to everyone. She speaks Portuguese and English.
Andrea Rubio
Payroll SpecialistAndrea is from Alella, Barcelona and she is 26 years old. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration and Management, she is currently finishing her Law degree at UNIR. During university studies she has worked in the Labour Law department and now she is part of the Payroll department. Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English.
Pauline Flaviano
Legal TraineePauline Flaviano is half-french half-hongkongese, and lived in both places. Her European law studies also allowed her to live in Spain for a year. Her European studies focus on the European asylum and immigration policies. Having lived in different countries and speaking multiple languages, she joined the Paris immigration team for her end-of-studies internship. Speaks: French, English, Cantonese.
Florencia Alvado
People Operations SpecialistFlor is from Argentina and has lived in Spain since 2022. She first visited Barcelona during a vacation in 2015 and fell in love with the city. She set the goal to live there in the future, and here she is! She really enjoys spending time with friends, going to the beach, having barbecues, and travelling! She is a lawyer and has an MBA.he started her career as a lawyer, but a few years ago she transitioned to the HR area, where sh found her passion and motivation to grow and help others! Speaks: English, Spanish.
Christina Engebak
Managing DirectorChristina is originally from Norway and has 15+ years of experience empowering high performance teams and digital models having worked in Consulting Services, Venture Capital, and High-growth companies. Having spent many years in the US and Latin America, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College, USA and an MBA from IESE, Spain and in later years has set up and scaled businesses across industries. Christina’s role at Lexidy as Managing Director implements Lexidy’s vision to provide a superior legal service offering powered by technology, and ensures we reach our goals, run smooth operations and have satisfied stakeholders. Languages: English, Spanish, Norwegian.
Rita Figueiredo
Lawyer, Head of LisbonRita is an experienced legal professional with a solid robust background in Litigation, Banking, Financial and Corporate, Urban Development and Immigration Law. With several post-graduate degrees in Law and Leadership & People, she Heads Up the Lisbon Office as Legal Director with a focus on highlighting the national and international vision for cross-selling and performance in promoting a culture of continuous growth and development, ranking Lexidy in Portugal. Passionate for simple and transparent 360.º Legal Services she provides and encourages the team by optimizing and tailoring the solution to clients’ specific needs. Languages: English and Portuguese
Jorge Grases
Litigation LawyerWith 5 years of experience in different top tier law firms in Spain, Jorge is the head of the litigation and bankruptcy department in Lexidy. Focused on the needs of the client, and always looking forward to making a tailor-made legal strategy for the client. With the ability to look outside the box for disruptive solutions. Jorge has a double degree in economics and law in the Universidad de Navarra, a Master on Energy Law and is a member of the Madrid Bar. Languages: Spanish, English.
Thabata Mota
Legal TraineeThabata is originally from São Paulo, Brazil. She is studying Law at University of Lisbon and she has been living in Lisbon since 2018. She works in the Immigration Department as a legal trainee. She was working mainly with Customer Journey which allowed her to realize the importance of the clients experience in parallel of the legal aspect. Moreover, she is passionate about immigration law, human rights and anthropology. Languages: Portuguese, English and French
Piotr Koronkiewicz
Sales Specialistiotr is originally from Poland, Warsaw. He has been living in Barcelona for the past 10 years. He graduated from the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw with a BA degree in Tourism and Recreation Management. Piotr’s many years of experience in the Customer Service and Sales departments helps Lexidy Law Boutique is to connect with clients, be available for them, answer any questions and understand their needs. Piotr speaks English, Spanish and Polish.
Jose Varanda
LawyerJosé was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He obtained the Law degree in 2009 since that we continued to evolve professionally and personally with several post-graduate studies in Commercial and IP matters. Focused, experienced and highly motivated lawyer with several years of experience, he aims to work in a multicultural and international environment. José had assisted several start-ups, entrepreneurs, companies, and shareholders to move and established in Portugal. José main services are in Commercial, IP and Employment Matters and he likes to be deeply involved in his client’s needs and provide a full legal support. Speaks: English, Portuguese.
Bruna Duarte
Trainee LawyerBruna was born and raised in northern Portugal. Driven by the desire to surpass herself, she is always looking for projects that challenge her. Passionate about International law, she did her master’s degree in Public and European International Law at the Law School of Coimbra University. In Lexidy she is a Legal Trainee in the Portuguese Immigration Department. Her ability to help others with her knowledge is something that brings her satisfaction. She is also an outdoors person, from the mountains to the beach. She loves hiking, road trips, good food, and good company. Speaking: Portuguese and English.
Federico Richardson
CEOFederico has helped a diverse base of international investors to do business in Spain with extensive experience in structuring and managing business and projects in companies and real estate. He graduated in law from the University of Navarra and has participated in various companies that have shaped his vision and business skills. As the leader of our team of English-speaking lawyers in Barcelona, he focuses on providing quality service to clients and coordinating firm commitments. Languages: English and Spanish.
Julio Vero
Legal CounselBorn in Brazil, where I started my Law studies, changing to Law School in Portugal and got my degree from University of Porto in 2021. I got a Master’s in European Law in Paris, at the University Paris 12. I have been having an enriching experience during my traineeship at Lexidy, where I get to complete with practical skills the knowledge I have acquired during these many years of legal studies. What I like to do the most is reading and cooking. I am fluent in Portuguese, French and English, and I am currently learning German.
Jared García
Head of Office Mexico & ImmigrationJared Garcia was born in Mexico City, he started his studies at Barcelona for Business Administration degree. After one year, he decided to return to Mexico and start a new challenge in his life, commencing his studies to become a Lawyer specialized in Mexico Immigration Law with more than 14 years of experience. But why the Immigration field? Simple, to help people to live and enjoy Mexico! To facilitate their all experience during an Immigration procedure as he remembers the difficulties experienced during his journey to study in Barcelona.
Madeleine Cadwell
LawyerMadeleine is originally from London, UK, but grew up in Spain. She obtained her Law degree at ISDE in Madrid, has a bi-lingual Masters in International Law and is currently studying the Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía in order to practice in Spain. She has completed a variety of legal courses at different universities, including Columbia University, NY and University of Cambridge, UK and the “Bolsa y otros Mercados Financieros”at the Spanish Stock Exchange. She is passionate about law and languages and aims to work in an international environment where she can combine the two. Madeleine is currently learning more through her internship about the legal specialities which interest her, Corporate, Real Estate, and Immigration, while at the same time continuing her private studies in Russian, French and Italian. Languages: English, Spanish, and Catalan.
Laura Martinez
LawyerLaura is from Barcelona and holds both a Law Degree and a Journalism Degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). During her studies, she spent two years in Brussels, Belgium, where she interned at European Institutions. After returning to Spain, Laura gained experience and specialized in real estate, civil, and inheritance law by working in various notaries and law firms. She also attended a Master in Lawyering at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) and a Master in Inheritance and Family Law at the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB). Currently, Laura is a member of the Lexidy Real Estate and Civil Law Department and she is registered at the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB). Laura is fluent in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French.
Manuel Lorenzo
LawyerManuel is a lawyer born in Malaga, Spain, who completed his law studies in the University of Malaga and then obtained the access master’s degree in the profession at the University of Granada. Although he started his career in Civil and Criminal Law, he has dedicated most of his time to Immigration Law and Global Mobility. His experience representing clients in a variety of migration-related cases has provided him with a great knowledge of the sector. Speaks: Spanish, English.
Ilona Poghosyan
Sales SpecialistIlona is originally from Armenia where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the American University of Armenia. During her bachelor studies, she did an Erasmus at the Univeristy of Cádiz and realized that she needs to be back in Spain. She recently moved to Barcelona and currently is completing her master’s in Entrepreneurial financing: Venture Capital and Private Equity. Ilona believes that a positive attitude is a drive for providing high-quality service. Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Armenian.
Gabriela Baly
LawyerGabriela is originally from Cuba, but was raised and grew up in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. She studied law at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Once she finished her law degree, she became curious about immigration law and did an internship for her Master’s Degree in Law at a law firm specializing in immigration, an area of law in which she remains to this day, as she loves helping people relocate to Spain.
Hector Valero
Legal TraineeBorn in Valencia, Spain, he started a Double Degree in French and Spanish Law between the Universitat de Valencia and the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. Along with this degree formation, he specialized in European and International Law in for two years, completing it with a Master Thesis about the Evolution of the concept of States Boarders in the light of Internet. During my Master’s degree, Hector was able to discover Immigration law through the lens of European and French Law. Throughout the internship at Legal Service at the European Parliament, he learned the practical side of European and Public International Law from the lens of creation and conclusion of International Agreements. Finally, his experience at M&B Avocats helped to develop the profile as a French and Spanish Law Jurist, knowing the insights and particular traits of both legal systems. Speaks: English, Spanish, French.
Sandra Vannier
Tax LawyerSandra is half-French and half-Lebanese. She is born and raised French and travels around the world to visit her family. Sandra has known since she was a teenager that she wanted to become a lawyer. Passionate about numbers, she naturally turned to tax and corporate law and graduated in these subjects from Assas University and INSEEC business school. Sandra has been practicing as a lawyer since December 2015. She loves assisting people and companies who come to France to facilitate their tax matters. She also assists entrepreneurs, shareholders and companies to set up or develop their business in France. Her approach is to provide personalised legal advice adapted to the client’s needs, because every project is unique. Speaks: French and English.
Alejandro Cano
Associate - LLM Abogado ( El Salvador )Alejandro is a registered lawyer in his homeland of El Salvador. He obtained his legal education there and later complemented his studies with two Master’s degrees at the Université Catholique de Lyon, University in France, one in European and International Business Law and another in European and International Trade and Investment Law. Alejandro recently moved to Barcelona and joined Lexidy after an initial four-month training in 2019 and is part of the Real Estate & Litigation Departments while also assisting other areas. Languages: English, Spanish & French
Bárbara Ferreira
ParalegalBárbara Ferreira, born in Lisbon, discovered her passion for the legal field after completing her training at OSAE – Ordem dos Solicitadores e Agentes de Execução as a Forensic Employee, which enabled her to serve as a Forensic Support Specialist specializing in providing exemplary assistance to solicitors and lawyers. She also has a background as a Paralegal, with valuable experience primarily in Immigration and various related areas. With extensive expertise in Corporate and Real Estate law, Bárbara plays a pivotal role in the artistry of legal support, ensuring seamless operations by acting as a liaison between clients and legal professionals. She has joined our Corporate team, where her dedication lies in facilitating the attainment of our clients’ goals. Always ready for collaborative efforts, her dynamic role enables her to adeptly navigate the intricate legal landscapes with ease.
Giancarlo Ostetto
Lawyer, Head of Milan OfficeGiancarlo is an Italian-Brazilian Lawyer living in Italy and the head of Lexidy’s Milan office. He graduated in Law in 2015 and holds BAR registrations in Brazil, Portugal and Italy. With an always business-focused personality and work ethic, he is eager to drive the best in each team member so Lexidy’s clients and partners are served with excellence. He has a multi-cultural background and past work experiences that enable him to provide out-of-the-box alternatives to clients while communicating in Italian, English and Portuguese.
Ricardo Monteiro
LawyerRicardo graduated and did his Master’s Degree at the University of Coimbra. Since then he has had academic and working experiences in six different countries. Before becoming a passionate lawyer, he worked in diplomacy, and in European institutions and was a close collaborator with different NGOs and foundations. Ambition and adaptability are two key words for him and he always aims for greater challenges. Ricardo likes to work with and for people, engaging in fruitful working relationships and he has a true passion for law. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian.
Albert Pujol Pinto
Tax and Accounting SpecialistBorn and raised in Badalona, Albert graduated in Business Administration and Management at the University of Barcelona. While finishing his studies and after a brief stay in an Accounts Payable and Receivable department, he started working as an Accounting and Tax Advisor and found his interest in this subject, which led him to start a Master in Accounting and Taxation at the University of Barcelona and graduate. Since then, he has been advising companies located in Spain, helping their shareholders from different countries to understand the Spanish tax obligations and formalities. Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English.
Vanessa Zepeda
LawyerVanessa is a Mexican Corporate and Business Lawyer, with experience in Corporate Governance, M&A, Due Diligence, Contracts, Finance, Secured Transactions, Capital Markets, Fintech, and Regulatory Affairs. Vanessa has represented sponsors, investors, and clients in a wide variety of national and international transactions giving a professional and specialised advice that fits with their own necessities. She is distinguished for thinking “out of the box” and for helping her colleagues when they need it, regardless of whether they are on the same project or not. Languages: Spanish, English.
Alicia Vilafranca
Legal TraineeShe is 22 years old and I recently graduated in Law from the University of Lisbon. Born in Brazil, came to Portugal and faced many of her fears and the migratory process. Post graduate student in data protection law, certified as a data protector and recently enrolled in the Portuguese Bar Association, today, with a law degree, she likes knowing that she can help people relocate and allow them to have a fresh start in another part of the world. Lexidy has allowed her to work in an increasingly collaborative , spontaneous, technical way with the support of my colleagues and the happiness of being in an organic and enjoyable environment. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Joana Mello
Head of Tax DepartmentJoana is originally from Rio de Janeiro, but has been living in Lisbon for the last 7 years where she completed a Masters Degree in Tax Law, at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She is specialized in international tax law, focusing on expat management. She loves assisting people who come to Portugal to facilitate their tax matters. Joana has worked at three recognized law firms in Lisbon. Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Ricardo Rodriguez
Legal Operations ManagerRicardo was born and raised in Barcelona. He graduated in Law from Universitat de Barcelona, and has developed his professional career in different cities including Milano, Cape Town, and Barcelona. He gained experience in international law firms before jumping into the Legal Tech industry, with the clear purpose of boosting the role of the lawyer through tech Operations. He is passionate about innovation and process improvement, and has spent the last 4 years of his career helping teams simplify and streamline their way of working with the goal of helping them focus in the areas where they can give the added value. Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian and French
Sarah Schnetzer
Digital Growth ManagerSarah was born in Austria but lives in Barcelona for over 10 years. She holds a BA in Political Science and a Master’s degree in International Business. With her professional background in Project Management and Digital Strategy, Sarah is working on the digitalization of Lexidy to offer the best services to our current and future clients. She is curious and eager to learn something new every day. Sarah speaks German, English, Spanish and French.
Héctor Lopez Vazquez
Head of Corporate DepartmentHéctor is an Andalusian lawyer. In 2013 he obtained degree in Law at the University of Málaga. He moved from Brighton to Berlin where he completed a European Volunteer Service at the office of the ‘Neue Synagoge Berlin’. Héctor attended a Master in International Commercial Law at the University of Aberdeen whose School of Law ranked 5th in the UK. After graduating with Commendation he transferred to Madrid where he became a member of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM). Languages: Spanish, English, German and Italian.
Raul Barradas
Finance AdministrativeRaul is from Barcelona, he graduated from the Autonomus University of Barcelona (UAB) with a Management and Administration Business degree. He’s aware of the current changes in our world and is in constant self-formation of the new tools and abilities to be always prepared and ready for the challenges to come. He has four years plus of experience working with great companies, which lead him to develop new strategies and teamwork skills to always provide the warmest and human environment.
Maria Balaoura
ParalegalMaria was born in a city of Agrinio in Greece. She has studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a holder of a Master degree in European Criminal Law and Policy. As volunteer in the International Transparency she was conducting research, political commitments, negotiations and advocacy, while she also participated in a research for the adoption of free opens source software for the digital transformation of the public sector in Greece. In 2021, she worked as trainee lawyer in the Ministry of Justice and in 2022 joined Lexidy as a legal trainee to provide 360 degree services and support people and organisations with their legal issues (immigration, corporate, tax matters). Fascinated by dynamic and multicultural environments, she is thrilled to be able to help people from different parts of the world fulfil their dreams of relocating to Greece on a daily basis. Languages: Greek, English and German.
Gergana Ilieva
Legal TraineeShe was born in Bulgaria where she pursued her Bachelor’s degree in European Studies, majoring in law at Sofia University. Seeking to deepen her understanding of EU law and proficiency in French and English, she’s currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in European Law and Litigation from the University Paris-Panthéon-Assas in Paris, France. As an immigrant herself, Gergana empathises with the legal hurdles faced by individuals establishing themselves in a new country. Driven by her own experiences, she has joined the Immigration team at Lexidy Paris to assist fellow expatriates and to ease their transition into a new cultural and legal landscape. Speaks: English, French, Bulgarian, Russian.
Laura Fusté
Head of Immigration EuropeLaura is from Barcelona. She started her law career with a law degree from the University of Barcelona and since then she has been working in various law firms to develop her career. Laura had the opportunity to spend four months in Nepal as a volunteer, during her studies, which developed her interest in international relations and Immigration Law. Now at Lexidy, she is part of the Immigration Department. She is also a member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB). Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English.
Jan Balsach
Marketing SpecialistJan, from Barcelona, is currently studying a Master’s degree program in Digital Marketing & E-commerce at EAE Business School. He studied Business Administration at the UAB, which aroused his interest in the e-commerce world and launched his first project while studying the degree, which consisted of several online businesses selling different varieties of products. He’s always been interested in Marketing online and e-commerce, especially in Facebook Ads, and he’s self-educated and proactive, focused on improving his skills constantly. He now works as a Marketing Junior on Lexidy and combines it with his e-commerce project and the Master’s degree program. He speaks Catalan, Spanish and English.
Júlia Clèries
LawyerWith a distinguished academic background and extensive legal experience, Júlia Clèries is an impassioned attorney dedicated to delivering high-quality legal solutions. Graduating with honors from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and holding a Master’s degree in Law from UPF-Barcelona School of Management, Júlia has showcased exceptional proficiency in addressing diverse legal matters efficiently. Having handled over 100 cases, Júlia advises international clients on real estate transactions, administrative procedures, and legal and financial aspects. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Catalan, and Italian, her multilingual skills enhance her ability to serve a broad clientele effectively. Júlia’s expertise and commitment ensure effective resolution of complex legal challenges and utmost client satisfaction.
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