Garrigues is a legal and tax services firm that advises businesses and institutions on their most strategic decisions from all angles of business law, drawing on the expertise of its teams worldwide. It is the leading law firm by revenue in Spain and the European Union. With a presence in 12 countries across 4 continents, it combines local knowledge and international capabilities to help clients navigate their most complex challenges.
Since its founding in 1941, Garrigues has built a unique firm united by a common culture, shared standards of excellence and a uniform approach to client service across all markets in which it operates. Its teams work seamlessly across countries, offices and practice areas to provide comprehensive advice wherever clients need it.
How long has Garrigues been operating in Spain?
Garrigues was founded in Spain in 1941. Throughout its history, it has helped shape the transformation of the Spanish economy and advised on many of the market’s most significant transactions, projects and legal matters.
In which cities does Garrigues operate in Spain?
Garrigues has 18 offices throughout Spain (A Coruña, Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Malaga, Murcia, Oviedo, Palma de Mallorca, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Seville, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Valencia, Valladolid, Vigo and Zaragoza). This presence clearly sets it apart from its competitors, allowing it to gain proximity to its clients and in-depth knowledge of the specific characteristics of the various local markets.
What type of advice does Garrigues provide in Spain?
Garrigues advises on all areas of business law. The firm assists Spanish and international companies in both their day-to-day operations and in complex domestic and multijurisdictional projects and transactions, integrating legal, tax, industry-specific and business expertise. You can view the complete list of our services here.
What types of clients does Garrigues advise in Spain?
Garrigues advises, among others, Spanish and international companies, multinational groups, financial institutions, investment funds, family-owned businesses and organizations across all sectors of economic activity.
What role does Spain play in Garrigues’ global activity?
Spain is Garrigues’ primary market and an integral part of its global operations. The Spanish teams work closely with professionals from other markets on multijurisdictional matters, particularly between Europe and Latin America, and advise both Spanish clients on their international operations and international clients with interests in Spain.
How does Garrigues handle international matters from Spain?
Garrigues’ teams in Spain work in coordination with the firm’s professionals in other markets and with top-tier independent firms in locations where Garrigues does not have its own presence. This model allows the firm to assemble the right team for each matter and provide coordinated advice on transactions spanning different jurisdictions.
What recognition has Garrigues received?
In 2026, Garrigues was ranked a leading firm in Spain in both the Chambers Global and Chambers Europe guides. In 2025, we were recognized as one of the best-performing firms in Spain by Legal 500 and were the only firm to be ranked Tier 1 in all categories in Spain by IFLR1000. We were also named Firm of the Year by Legal 500 and Economist & Jurist. We have received major recognition for our commitment to innovation: the Financial Times named us the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe; we won the Disruptive Technology of the Year award from Law.com, as well as the Innovation in Knowledge and Data award at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards. We were also recognized for our reputation (Merco Companies), our appeal as an employer (Actualidad Económica, Merco University Talent and Merco Talent), and our commitment to sustainability (Merco Responsibility ESG and the Europe’s Climate Leaders 2025 ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista).
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