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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.
Rodrigo Gusmão
Tax SpecialistRodrigo is a global citizen with work experience in Brazil, the UK, Germany, and Portugal. He is passionate about global mobility and enjoys assisting his clients in the ever-present tax challenges of relocating to a new country. Before joining the Lexidy team, Rodrigo worked with different Big Four firms around the world. He speaks English, German, Portuguese and French.
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.
Karla Morais
LawyerKarla is a Brazilian-Portuguese lawyer. Holds a Brazilian bar association since 2014 and in 2019 acquired the Portuguese bar. Graduated in Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil. With Post Graduation in Civil and Corporate Law and MBA in Finance and Controlling. She has 8 years of experience in investment banks which gave her a lot of experience in process optimization. Since she arrived in Portugal and experienced the migration process, has been focused on how to improve the process and become an expert in the field. She has experience in immigration, tax, real estate and corporate law. Loves traveling and getting to know the cultural diversities of the countries. Languages: Portuguese, English and 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Laura Martinez
Laura 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.
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.
Elizabeth Garcia
Legal TraineeElizabeth was born in Cuba and studied Law at UNED – the first Spanish distance learning University – later specialising in Immigration through her Master’s in Human Rights. The flexibility of UNED allowed her to travel, work and live abroad: Madrid, Miami, Paris, Vancouver… In Canada she assisted the Legal Team at Nathanson Schachter and Thompson, a Law Boutique perennially ranked amongst Canada’s top litigation firms. She has also worked at the Spanish Consulate in Paris and has several years experience as an Administrative Assistant. Fluent in Spanish, English and French.
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.
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.
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.
Luisa Rivera
TraineeLuisa was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, at 18 she moved to Spain to pursue her career in the Double Degree of Business Administration and Law at IE University. She lived 3 years in Segovia and the last 4 years she has lived in Madrid, now pursuing her Masters Degree In Law at the Universidad Internacional de Valencia. At Lexidy, she is currently doing her internship in the Corporate and Immigration Department as well as helping out the Litigation Department at the Madrid Office. She is passionate about the Law and loves meeting new clients and learning about their different backgrounds and stories to assure their easy relocation to Spain. Languages: Spanish, English.
Kaylynn Fermin
Office Manager in MadridKaylynn spent her childhood years in the States and later raised in the beautiful Dominican Republic. With a Marketing and Corporate Communications major and MBA pursued in Madrid in 2015. She was part of a management team in a banking institution for more than 7 years, later developing into an insurance broker and compliance specialist. Currently enrolled on a Human Resources Masters, as an officer manager and HR assistant, I make sure that all our staff feels literally at home while working. I have great interest towards talent management and succession planning, and I love connecting with different cultures through great conversation and awesome food.
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.
Margarida Vieira
Legal TraineeMargarida’s practice currently focuses on international and immigration law. She graduated in Law from the University of Porto and has a master’s degree in Tax Law and a specialisation in Human Rights. She believes that lawyers are in a unique position to support people and organisations with their legal issues and further the public good. For this reason, she is registered with the Portuguese Bar Association. As an enthusiastic and eager professional with trial experience, she aims to provide 360-degree legal assistance to clients, surpassing every challenge. Languages: Portuguese, English.
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.
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.
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.
Bruna Duarte
Legal TraineeBruna 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.
Ana Carolina Lourenço
LawyerAna Carolina is a Lawyer from Lisbon, who studied Law at the University of Lisbon. She has a postgraduate degree in Business Law and Health Law, but her specialty is Corporate, Data Protection, and Credit Recovery. During her internship, she got used to working in a challenging and fast-paced environment, dealing with multiple projects and priorities. She is dedicated and enthusiastic, always showing a willingness to help and learn more about the subjects that are addressed to her. Languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish. You can contact her at ana.lourenco@lexidy.com.”
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 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
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
Júlia Cleries
ParalegalJúlia is from Barcelona, although she has lived in the United States (Los Angeles) and Belgium (Louvain-la-Neuve). She obtained her Law Degree and Master’s in Lawyering at Pompeu Fabra University and has been working in the Real Estate and Civil Law department in Lexidy’s Barcelona office since then to ensure client’s needs and their future dream houses reconnect. Awards: Lawyering master’s scholarship, Law Degree scholarship, and High school scholarship in California. Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, and English.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patrícia Malhadas
Lawyer, Head of Corporate PortugalPatricia has been assisteing a diverse base of international companies and investors to establish businesses and to manage and develop the activities in Portugal. She graduated in Law from the University of Lisbon and a Post-Graduate Course in Tax Law focused on Guarantees of Corporate Taxpayers. She loves to travel and contact with other cultures and countries and trully values an international professional environment so everyone can learn and grow through cultural richness, plurality and diversity of experiences. Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French and an enthusiastic German student.
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.
Wessel Bults
Sales SpecialistBorn and raised in the rural parts of the east of the Netherlands, at barely 17 years old Wessel had the urge to get acquainted with the unknown and blend with other cultures so he moved to Barcelona Spain, which left a indelible impression on him. After two periods of 6 months, it was time to continue studying International Business Studies at the University of Utrecht, which was a great chance to work on interculturally and meet and work with people from all over the world. Highlights of these studies, living and studying at the Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara Mexico and landing at Lexidy to do his thesis. After finishing the studies, he returned once again to Barcelona to work with our teams internationally to assist people in their relocation processes. In his spare time, Wessel likes to build and ride old motorcycles, trade and play vintage guitars, walk around the block for a session of street photography with vintage cameras, work out at the beach or in the park, travel as much as possible and enjoy a good wine and dine with some dear or new friends. Speaks: English, Dutch, Spanish.
Ivan Boyero
Tax SpecialistAfter 4 years, in June 2022 he graduated and is currently continuing his academic career by studying the master of access to the legal profession. Thanks to his life and professional experiences, Ivan realised that, among all the areas of law, he is an absolute tax passionate, which has led him to work in Lexidy’s tax department. Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan.
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.
Francesca Coluccio
TraineeFrancesca 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.
Ilona Poghosyan
Sales TraineeIlona 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.
Eleni Maderaki
Head of Corporate Department AthensEleni is from Athens, Greece. She started her law career with an LL.B degree from the National and Kapodestrian University of Athens and an LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Law followed from the same University. Eleni started her legal career in a maritime law firm, from where she gained extensive knowledge in complex matters in corporate, commercial and maritime law and then she was operating on her own, building her career in the corporate, immigration and real estate sector. She has been a Member of the Piraeus Bar Association since 2016. She is fluent in English and in Greek and familiar with the French language.
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.
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.
Rita Proença
LawyerRita was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, where she graduated in Law by the University of Lisbon, and has a master in Forensic/Litigation Law by the Católica Global School of Law since 2018. Registered in the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) as a Lawyer, from the moment that she started her career, Rita focused mainly on family, criminal, corporate and labor law. She also worked for the Lisbon City Council practicing public procurement law. Always looking for projects that challenge her and not afraid to take risks, Rita is currently working in the Portugal Corporate Department at Lexidy, where she is able to combine her specialty legal expertise to assist all the clients in any necessary matters. Beyond her work, she enjoys surfing and travel as a way to unwind. Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Andrii Yeshchenko
Marketing SpecialistAndrii was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. However, he decided to explore the world and moved abroad alone at the age of 17. In Warsaw, Poland, he earned a BA in Journalism and Communication. Marketing became a passion for him during his Erasmus studies at Howest University in Belgium. His love for learning led him to Spain, where Andrii studied for a Master in Future Marketing. Andrii’s work is focused on people. He wants to add value to each organisation’s process through direct and clear communication. Andrii speaks English, Spanish, Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian.
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.
Iliana Arvaniti
Legal TraineeIliana is from Athens Greece, has studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and currently studying an MBA at the University of Derby. Through legal studies, she was conducting advisory and litigation practice with corporate clients in corporate law and real estate investment. Joined Lexidy in 2023 as a legal trainee in the corporate department to provide 360 degree services to create and protect our clients’ companies in Greece. Also, she speaks Greek, English& French.
Eléonore Tavares de Pinho
External collaboratorBorn 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cristina Fernandez-Cid Lopez
Finance ControllerCristina is from Galicia, Spain and graduated in the Master in Finance Management and Controlling at the EAE Business School. At Lexidy, she is focused in KPI’s calculation and analytics in order to understand the market and the reality of the company and be able to improve and make strategic decisions. She lived in Italy for three years and speaks Italian, Spanish and English. She started in the hotel industry and studied and gained experience to focus in what she loves. She is always willing to improve and learn from others and believes people are the greatest asset of a company.
Yuliana Colorado
External collaboratorBorn in Colombia and migrated to France very young, her experience led her to studying international private and commercial law and helping international clients, people and companies, implement in France. In cooperation with the Tax department, she advises companies on immigration, employment and mobility matters such as hiring international profiles, outsourcing to foreign companies in France, or deploying teams abroad. Admitted to the Paris and Madrid Bars, Yuliana has developed specific expertise in managing global mobility and professional immigration of her clients in France and Spain, both companies and individuals. Yuliana speaks French, Spanish, English and Italian.
Pedro Poiret Saldanha
LawyerPedro was born and raised in Lisbon. He studied Law at the University of Lisbon, where he graduated, and he has a Master’s degree in Law and Economics of the Sea. During his studies he got to try life in Genova, Italy, where he was part of the Erasmus experience. Pedro is a registered in the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) as a Lawyer, and he has experience in fields such as Corporate, Energy, Immigration and Real Estate Law. At Lexidy, he works in the Real Estate department, and he intends to combine his legal expertise and soft skills with his interest with other cultures and international clients. Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian and French.
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.
Vitória Galli
LawyerVitória is a Brazilian, born and raised in the inner state of São Paulo. Studied Law at the University of Coimbra in 2015. Had 2-year internship focused on family and criminal law, but Corporate law was always her strength, so she is now a major pilar in the Coporate Law Department in Lisbon. Working at Lexidy gave her a broad horizons in the field of Law and allowed her extroversion and desire to help others become an asset. Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.
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.
Paola Cavalleri
ParalegalBorn and raised in Italy, Paola has always been passionate and curious about international law. After having obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations, Paola moved to Barcelona to start working for Lexidy’s Immigration Department. 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 Spain on a daily basis. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies at the University of Bologna. Languages: English, Spanish and Italian.
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.
Diana Andrade
Lawyer, Head of Immigration PortugalDiana was born and raised in Oporto. She loves to travel and interacting with other countries and cultures. At the Immigration Department she discovered her true passion. Helping foreign clients to establish their residence in Portugal and doing their own investments is the best way possible. Diana has a Law degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa-Porto, an Executive master’s in management and an Intensive Course in Tax from Católica Porto Business School. Her main experience is in Immigration Law, Tax Law and Corporate Law.
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.
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.
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.
Julien Vezina
SalesDynamic and Enthusiastic, Julien is an outgoing professional who has a relentless drive to deliver more than just results, but also contribute to the overall mission and success of a business. He completed a Master of Business Administration in Barcelona. His goal with this MBA was to gain even more experience in business management and business growth while being a top performer in this field. He is in love with foreign cultures and meeting new people every day. A native speaker in French and English, also comfortable in Spanish, he really thrives when he can help people by providing solutions and professional advice. He appreciates NFL, enjoys traveling, cooking and good wine.
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.
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.
Gabriela Teruel
Legal TraineeBorn in Brazil, from a Spanish family, Gabriela immigrated to Portugal when she was only 17 years old, where she graduated in Law by the University of Coimbra. She has a post-graduation in International and European Economic Criminal Law, she is a mediator certified by the Portuguese Ministry of Justice and she is currently finishing her master in Litigation and Arbitration by the Nova School of Law in Lisbon. Gabriela currently works as a paralegal in the Portugal Immigration Department, and she has just entered the Portuguese bar association. Due to her personal experience by being such a young immigrant and having three different nationalities, Gabriela is really driven to use her knowledge and skills in International Law to help other immigrants to achieve their goals and dreams regardless of any borders.
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.
Emma Cervera Moyano
Labour SpecialistA native of Barcelona, Emma graduated in Labour Relations from the University of Barcelona, specialising in human resources and labour law. She has 15 years of experience working for various labour-related companies in Spain. She became interested in helping foreign entrepreneurs establish business activities in the country. At Lexidy, she forms part of the recurring department advising existing clients, including implementing their payroll requirements. She is fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan.
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.
Eduardo Santos
Office Manager LisbonEduardo 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
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
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.
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.
Julio Vero
Legal TraineeBorn 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.
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