Legal advice in international business

Iván Mateo Borge,
LL. M.

Partner | Lawyer

Iván Mateo has successfully represented numerous clients, throughout his career, whether companies and individuals and in both the civil and commercial courts. From simple payment claims to more complex company affairs, including contractual liability and non-contractual liability, right to personal honour, inheritance law and real estate law.

Iván Mateo is an expert in litigations with an international scope and acts as a consultant on questions related to Catalan civil law and bankruptcy law. He has frequently acted on behalf of both the creditors in insolvency proceedings as well as the administrators of insolvent companies.

Iván Mateo has also served as a substitute judge in civil courts, he is a Professor at the University of Barcelona and ISDE, he holds a scholarship at DAAD and “La Caixa” and has carried out several research stays at the Forschungsstelle für internationale Privatrechtsgeschichte of the Eberhard karls Universität Tübingen. He currently maintains his links with education and research institutions by teaching civil law at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Iván has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS (Spain) in the categories of Litigation (Editions 2021 to 2025), Product liability (Edition 2024 and 2025) and Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation (Edition 2025).

 

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, German and English.

Associations: Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) (Civil Law).
Associate Professor at the Institute of Higher Learning in Law and Economics (ISDE)
Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).

Nathalie Kühlmann,
LIC. IUR.

Partner I Lawyer I Lic. Iur.

As an expert in company and M&A law, Nathalie Kühlmann provides consultancy services to international companies in relation to the implementation, purchase and sale of businesses, accompanying them from the initial stages of the investment process through to completion.

In the field of international transactions a lawyer’s competence is of the utmost importance, from both a business standpoint and in linguistic and cultural terms. Due to her Swiss origins and legal training, combined with extensive experience as a working lawyer in Barcelona, Nathalie Kühlmann is especially qualified to represent the interests of her international clientele, particularly the Swiss, in Spain.

Nathalie has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS (Spain) in the category of Real Estate (Edition 2024 and 2025) and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice (Edition 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, German, English, French

Associations: DACH – Honorary member of the European Association of German-speaking Lawyers.
AEHS – Spanish Swiss Economic Association.
Barcelona Swiss Club.
President of the Matura Committee of the Swiss School of Barcelona.
Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Swiss School of Barcelona.
Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

Lara Campanario Ciaurri,
LL. M.

Partner | Lawyer

Head of the Public Law area, particularly in the Department of Administrative, Regulatory and Urban Development Law, she is also actively involved in the Department of Procedural Law.

Specialising in the food sector and the Spanish and international tourism/hotel sector, along with the retail sector, she has played an active part in acquisition processes involving a number hotel complexes, industrial buildings and large-scale properties spread out across a number of different Spanish regions.

Special mention must also be made of a constant interaction, throughout her career, with the German, English and Spanish markets, on both an idiomatic and cultural level, something that has enabled her to understand the particularities of each of these markets and to explain those differences to her clients. She has collaborated with Institute of Higher Learning in Law and Economics (ISDE), where she also teaches private international law.

Lara has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS (Spain) in the category of Energy Law (Edition 2024 and 2025) and Construction Law (Edition 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, German and English.

Associations: Spanish-Austrian Association of Jurists (AHAUJ-ÖSJV).
Vice-President of the International and European Union Law Section of the Barcelona Bar Association.

Uri Geigle

Partner | Lawyer

Throughout his career Uri Geigle has advised numerous clients with regard to different facets of commercial and company law. His constant curiosity has allowed him to provide his clients, who like to stress his perspicuity and his commitment to the day-to-day aspects of business, with a service that is both friendly and high quality.

Uri Geigle has successfully provided advice in relation to numerous M&A’s, financing rounds and joint-ventures at an international level, and has also demonstrated his professional solvency on the basis of consultations related to all manner of commercial, financial and guarantee contracts and agreements.

Special mention must also be made of his legal skills in other areas, such as corporate real estate and inheritance law.

Uri has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS (Spain) in the category of Mergers and Acquisitions (Edition 2024 and 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, German and English.

Associations: International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) (Corporate and M&A Commission)
Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

Nils Döhler,
LL. M.

Partner | Rechtsanwalt | Lawyer

Nils Döhler has a distinct multicultural background: He has been a German lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) since 2005, previously completed a Master’s degree in Business Law at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and has been practising as an Abogado in Spain since 2007. He is a very decisive lawyer with great versatility, adaptability and an exceptional ability to empathise with his clients and their global needs. He provides expert advice to his international and domestic clients in the areas of real estate, mortgage and construction law, civil law and international inheritance law.

His outstanding accolades include being named one of the best specialist lawyers for Spanish real estate law in WWL (Who is Who Legal Real Estate) from 2016 to 2020.

Languages: Spanish, German and English.

Associations: - Bar Association of Barcelona (ICAB)
- Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin (Bar Association Berlin-RAK)
- Deutscher Anwaltverein (National Association of German Lawyers-DAV)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Bau- und Immobilienrecht (Working Group for Urban and Real Estate Law-ARGE)
- Vereinigung für Erbrecht und Vermögensnachfolge e.V. (Association for Inheritance Law and Estate Planning-DVEV)
- International Association of Young Lawyers - AIJA: Member of the Executive Committee 2013-2016; Chairman of the Real Estate Commission 2012-2015; National Representative in Spain 2018-2019; AIJA Honorary Member since 2019.
- German-speaking Directors' Circle (German-speaking Directors' Circle - KDF)
- Member of Legalmondo (www.legalmondo.com)

Andrea Fandos Jahrsetz

Lawyer | Legal Team Sub-Coordinator

Throughout her career Andrea has defended the interests of both companies and individuals, in legal processes related to international purchase and sale contracts, as well as distribution, agency and transport contracts and agreements. Likewise, she has also provided consultancy services to individuals and companies related to questions of intellectual and industrial property, and data protection.

She has taken part in start-up financing rounds and in the drafting and assessment of commercial contracts. Over the years, Andrea Fandos has worked with clients of many different nationalities and has, as a result, developed a particular sensitivity with regard to an adequate understanding of her clients’ concerns.

Her multi-disciplinary experience, combined with her studies at ESADE (IP & IT Masters) is a guarantee of her ability to provide her clients with an overall assessment as well as her capacity to anticipate their doubts and concerns.

Andrea has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS – “ONES TO WATCH” (Spain) in the category of Litigation (Edition 2024 and 2025).

Languages: Spanish, German, English and Catalan.

Associations: ESADE Alumni
Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

Inna Mikhailyuk

Lawyer | Team Leader

Inna is a Spanish lawyer of Russian origins. She completed her law studies, as well as the Master’s degree in access to the practice of law, at the University of Barcelona, where she finished among the three best records of her year, complementing her legal training at the same Faculty with the Postgraduate Degree in European Private Law. She carries out her work in the civil, commercial and administrative field, advising and defending interests of companies and individuals.

Her experience in different countries and her knowledge of other languages, especially the Russian language and its culture and social environment, allows her to interact with Russian-speaking clients directly and more closely.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Russian and English.

Associations: Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

José Bauzá Bernabeu

Lawyer

José is an expert in commercial and corporate law and real estate. During his professional career he has advised clients, both individuals and companies, mainly international, on real estate, corporate and contractual matters, as well as actively involved in corporate restructuring and M&A transactions. In addition, his experience in other firms has allowed him to acquire knowledge in other legal fields such as inheritance law and global mobility.

José has a degree in Law from the University of Valencia and, in 2018, he completed an LL.M. in Professional Legal Practice jointly with an LL.M. in International Law, both at ISDE Law & Business School. He also completed a mediation and negotiation course at Columbia Law School in New York.

His proximity, his dedication, his resolution capability, and his adaptability to solve different legal challenges, provide added value in advising clients.

José has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS – “ONES TO WATCH” (Spain) in the category of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Edition 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan and English.

Associations: Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

Núria Brunet Balcells

Lawyer

Núria is a lawyer specialized in civil and commercial litigation and accompanies, advises and defends her clients in their conflicts within the civil and commercial field, out of court and before the different judicial instances. Specifically, she has advised and defended the interests of both individuals and entrepreneurs, as well as companies from different sectors (financial, pharmaceutical, retail, food, construction, hotels, etc.).

Thanks to her previous experience in renowned international law firms, Núria has developed a great capacity for analysis and conflict resolution, and stands out for her responsibility and commitment to the client.

Núria holds a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Business Tax&Legal specialization from ESADE Law School (Universitat Ramon Llull). Núria also completed the Master’s for Access to the Legal Profession also at ESADE Law School (Universitat Ramon Llull), having obtained an Honorable Mention in Procedural Law, her specialty.

Given her interest in always being up to date with the objective of being able to offer a global and dynamic advice to her clients, Núria has completed a specialization in Economic Criminal Law (White-Collar Crime Law) and Compliance and has taken a course on Criminal Law of New Technologies.

Nuria has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS – “ONES TO WATCH” (Spain) in the categories of Litigation, Civil Law: general practice and Medical malpractice litigation (Editions 2023, 2024 and 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, German and English.

Associations: Associate Professor at Universitat de Barcelona (UB) (Civil Law),
ESADE Alumni,
Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)

Mónica Calderón Sopena

Lawyer

Mónica has participated in all kinds of legal proceedings in civil and commercial matters, with express legal counsel in the courts and tribunals. Specifically, she has advised and defended the interests of both individuals and entrepreneurs, as well as companies from different sectors (financial, construction, hotels, corporate dispute, rental contracts, etc.), specialising also in consumer and user claims and in drafting all types of commercial contracts.

Thanks to her professional training and her previous experience, she has a complete knowledge for the analysis and resolution of conflicts.

Mónica holds a double Degree in Law and Business Administration and Management by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Double Master’s degree in International Business Law and Access to the Legal Profession by ESADE Law School (Universitat Ramon Llull).

Given her interest in always being up to date to being able to offer the best advice to her clients, Mónica has completed a course in Compliance and Data Protection.

Mónica has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS – “ONES TO WATCH” (Spain) in the category of litigation (Edition 2024 and 2025).

Languages: Spanish, Catalan and English.

Associations: Associate Professor at ESADE Law School (Universidad Ramon Llull) (Procedural Law)
ESADE Alumni
Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
Mediator at the Mediation Center of Catalonia and the ADR-ICAB Center

Júlia Canals Feliu

Lawyer

Júlia graduated from Law and Journalism by Pompeu Fabra University, where she also completed a Master’s Degree in Law. Her professional experience lies in defending the interests of individuals in the civil field and, in particular, in the field of Family Law, having joined the firm’s litigation department.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.

Associations: Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).
Women in a Legal World.

Nuria Fabré Andreu

Lawyer

Núria holds a law degree from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession and Attorney’s Office from Pompeu Fabra University – Barcelona School of Management. She complemented her training with a Postgraduate Degree in Legal Practice in Criminal Matters from the ICAB, which has given her e a solid academic and practical foundation.

She is currently part of the International Procedural Law team at Dauss. Her work is focused on advising and defending individuals and businesses in multiple areas, providing a technical and rigorous approach specific for every procedure.

Núria combines her training with a results-oriented and practical approach that allows her to offer friendly and effective legal support.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan and English.

Associations: Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB).

Paula Gómez Sarabia

Lawyer

Paula holds a degree in Law from the University of Barcelona and subsequently completed a Master’s Degree in Access to The Lawyer’s Profession at the Pompeu Fabra University.

Paula has joined the team in 2022, through the internship program offered by the firm. Currently, she works in the area of Procedural Law, collaborating with the department’s legal team in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings.

Furthermore, she has experience with matters like a liability derived from traffic accidents, as well as a complaint for medical negligences.

She has also completed an internship in the courts of l’Hospitalet de Llobregat, which has provided her with a global vision of judicial practice.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.

Associations: Member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).

Sebastian A. Hager

Lawyer

Sebastian, a Spanish lawyer of Austrian-German origin, studied law at the University of Barcelona and obtained a Master’s degree in private law as part of the collaboration between the Barcelona Bar Association and the University of Barcelona.
His practice focuses on real estate law in the broadest sense, as well as inheritance law, especially international. With extensive experience in these matters acquired in various law firms focused on international clients, he has advised both private and institutional clients and small and medium-sized companies.

His origin and knowledge of Germanic culture allow him to be fully aware of the wishes and standards of his German-speaking clients. In addition, his thoroughness and proximity make him highly efficient in advising and resolving his clients’ issues.

Languages: German, Spanish, Catalan and English.

Associations: Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB)
NeDeNa – Netzwerk deutschsprachiger Nachwuchskräfte

Jacqueline López Wismer,
LL.M. (ESADE, Barcelona), FCIArb

Lawyer | Expert in ADR and International Arbitration

As a specialist in alternative dispute resolution and international arbitration, Jacqueline López Wismer advises multinational companies and public entities on complex international disputes. Her experience covers both institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, acting as both counsel and arbitrator.

Thanks to her legal education in Germany and Spain and her professional career in Berlin and Barcelona, Jacqueline offers a truly transnational perspective. She is recognized for her leadership skills, strategic approach, and ability to bridge different legal cultures.

Jacqueline holds prominent positions in international arbitration institutions (Delegate of the Spanish Committee in the ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission, President of the Germany and Austria Chapter of CEIA) and actively participates in specialized forums such as CEIA Women, the CEIA Mediation and Consensual Dispute Resolution Commission, and the CEIA Corporate Arbitration Commission. Her international profile strengthens her commitment to representing the interests of a diverse, global clientele.

Languages: German, Spanish, English

Associations: ICC, CEIA, CIArb, VIAC, DIS, CIAM-CIAR, DSJV

Philip Mauriz Rosenow
LL. M.

Rechtsanwalt y Abogado inscrito

Philip has a distinct international background: He has been a German-qualified lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) since 2024, previously completed the Master in Advanced Legal Sciences at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and has been practising as Abogado inscrito in Spain since 2024. He is specialized in commercial, corporate, real estate and inheritance law. During his professional career he has advised both private and corporate clients in Spain and Germany. His training and practice enable him to effectively represent the interests of international, mainly German-speaking clients.

Languages: Spanisch, Deutsch, Englisch.

Associations: - Barcelona Bar Association (Il·lustre Col·legi de l’Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB)) 

- Frankfurt Bar Association (Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt am Main (RAK)) 

- German-Spanish Lawyers' Association (Deutsch-Spanische Juristenvereinigung e. V. - Asociación Hispano-Alemana de Juristas) 

- Network of young German-speaking professionals (NeDeNa - Netzwerk deutschsprachiger Nachwuchskräfte) 

- AHK Young Professionals (German Chamber of Commerce for Spain)

Dr. Miquel Mirambell Fargas

Lawyer

As an expert in contract and company law, Miquel Mirambell Fargas advises international clients on theirbusinesses and operations in Spain. His education and practice as a lawyer both in Germany and Spain enable him to effectively represent the interests of international, mainly German-speaking clients. As a specialist in international litigation and arbitration, in addition to other ADR, Miquel advises clients on the resolution of disputes, especially of a cross-border nature, and represents clients in court proceedings.

Miquel Mirambell Fargas holds a PhD in law from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF, Barcelona) and has been lecturer in commercial law at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB). He is the author of numerous scientific articles and has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Basel and the Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht in Hamburg. After completing his LL.M. at the Bucerius Law School (Hamburg) specializing in business management, Miquel worked for several years as attorney in the international arbitration department of a renowned American law firm in Frankfurt am Main.

Miquel has been included in the international directory BEST LAWYERS – “ONES TO WATCH” (Spain) in the category of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Edition 2025)

 

Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan, Italian and German.

Associations: CEIA-40 Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje (Capítulo Alemán)
DIS-40 Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit e.V.
AIA-Arbit- 40 The Italian Under 40 Arbitration Group (Capítulo Alemán)
Il·lustre Col·legi d’Advocats de Vic (ICAVIC)

Rosa María Ramos Belmonte

Lawyer

Rosa María, is a lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in civil law, both extrajudicial and judicial. She is particularly active in the field of debt recovery and late payment. Her collaboration with various law firms has enabled her to represent the interests of both companies and private individuals before the Spanish courts, both nationally and internationally.

Her professional relationship with a German law firm in Frankfurt am Main has also given her a comprehensive legal perspective and great negotiation and conflict resolution skills. She stands out for her commitment and responsibility towards her clients.

She completed various courses and postgraduate studies specialising in different areas of law, which provided her with a multidisciplinary foundation enabling her to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the matters she handles. She continues to participate in various courses and seminars due to her desire for constant training and growth.

Rosa María holds a law degree from the University of Barcelona and a diploma from the Roda Ventura School of Professional and Legal Practice, having passed the professional examination as a lawyer. She has completed a postgraduate course in German private law at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and in nullity, separation and divorce at the Universitat de Barcelona.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan and German.

Associations: Il.lustre Col.legi de l’Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB).

Míriam Serra i Casablancas

Lawyer

Míriam has a Law degree from ESADE Business and Law School. She joined the Commercial Law team after completing her third year and took part of the internship programme offered by the firm. She also studied for her Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at UPF-BSM.

Her great dedication and proactive attitude have led her professional development, broadening her knowledge by focusing on corporate law, operations and transactions (M&A), and the drafting of various types of commercial contracts. She has also advised on civil matters and inheritance issues. Through an analytical and pragmatic approach, Míriam provides a precise and thorough response to the issues raised.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French, German and English.

Gerard Xapellí Jaime

Abogado

Gerard holds a degree in Law and a Master’s in Access to the Legal Profession from UAB. He also completed a Master’s in Business Law at ICAB. He has significant international experience (Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands), as well as extensive professional experience in both law firms and companies, which allows him to easily adapt to diverse environments and understand the specific needs of each client.

Currently, Gerard is part of the international litigation team at Dauss, where he works as a lawyer. He specializes in advising and defending the interests of individuals and businesses, both domestic and foreign, providing a technical and strategic approach tailored to the specifics of each case and client.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Deutsch, English and French.

Ana C. Gil Gotor

Paralegal Manager

The Paralegal department supports the firm’s legal departments in the areas of commercial and corporate law, real estate law, inheritance law and public procurement. Its main tasks include the management of documents, the preparation and processing of private and notarised documents and the management of public tenders involving national and international clients.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and German.

Pilar Ros Brun

Paralegal Manager

The Paralegal Department for Procedural Law performs legal assistance and support functions in technical and procedural matters. It also manages claims in court proceedings initiated by DAUSS and provides support in arbitration proceedings of all kinds.

Languages: Spanish and Catalan.

Maria Luisa De Balanzó

Paralegal

The Paralegal Department for Procedural Law performs legal assistance and support functions in technical and procedural matters. It also manages claims in court proceedings initiated by DAUSS and provides support in arbitration proceedings of all kinds.

Iman El Mezjane

paralegal

The Paralegal Department for Procedural Law performs legal assistance and support functions in technical and procedural matters. It also manages claims in court proceedings initiated by DAUSS and provides support in arbitration proceedings of all kinds.

Àlex Martínez Perramon

Document manager

The Paralegal department supports the firm’s legal departments in the areas of commercial and corporate law, real estate law, inheritance law and public procurement. Its main tasks include the management of documents, the preparation and processing of private and notarised documents and the management of public tenders involving national and international clients.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.

Andrea Ramón Sánchez

Paralegal

The Paralegal Department for Procedural Law performs legal assistance and support functions in technical and procedural matters. It also manages claims in court proceedings initiated by DAUSS and provides support in arbitration proceedings of all kinds.

Irene Guerrero Hernández

HR Coordinator

HR department tasks include taking care of the necessary activities and support to optimise business development and to ensure that the corporate culture is based on internal communication, multiculturalism and respect for diversity. HR’s responsibilities include recruitment, retention and development of employees, as well as the visualisation and reinforcement of the team’s values.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.

Mònica Raurell Garcia

Accounting Coordinator

The accounting department develops and coordinates new projects and internal protocols for the continuous improvement of the firm. Its main tasks include invoicing, bookkeeping, annual financial statements and reports for financial analyses, forecasts and risks.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.

Natàlia Torné Farré

Office Manager

The administration department supports and assists the entire office. It is the cornerstone of internal and external customer service. It covers the basic needs of all departments, including the entire scope of DAUSS’ documentary and administrative tasks as well as office management.

Languages: Spanish, English, German and Catalan.

Maria Poltaeva Sergeeva

Administrative - Reception

The administration department supports and assists the entire office. It is the cornerstone of internal and external customer service. It covers the basic needs of all departments, including the entire scope of DAUSS’ documentary and administrative tasks as well as office management.

Languages: Russian, Belarusian, Spanish, Catalan, English, Dutch, German and French

Miquel González Grima

Software Developer

The IT department is responsible for the design, development and implementation of LEXWISE, the document and knowledge management software specifically designed for DAUSS, which optimises and simplifies all of the firm’s internal and external processes. Likewise, the IT department improves LEXWISE day by day by developing new functionalities and improvements to respond to the general technical disruptions in the office and to support the programme. Together with the lawyers and staff of DAUSS, the department has developed LEXWISE, a tailor-made document manager for companies wishing to digitise and organise their own documentation in a flexible and intuitive way.

Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan.