Bartolome and Briones

What Bartolome and Briones does

Bartolome & Briones is a Spanish law firm founded in 1990 in Barcelona as a professional limited liability company (BARTOLOME & BRIONES, S.L.P., C.I.F. B-61956736). It operates as a unified practice from two offices in Barcelona (Calle Balmes, 243, 7º, 08006) and Madrid (Velázquez 12, 28001), with a staff of 51-100 professionals. The firm organizes its work into three main professional groups — Transactions, Disputes, and International — and provides multidisciplinary legal services across Corporate/M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Financing & Guarantees, Disputes/Litigation, Tax and Tax Tech, Real Estate, Technology/Data Protection, Intellectual Property/Media, Employment, and Energy/Oil & Gas. It has historical representative presence in Buenos Aires (1997) and Miami (2004), and is the Spain member of the Compliance Latam network of 12 law firms across Latin America, the United States, and Spain, which it leverages for cross-border matters.

The firm serves enterprise clients with named relationships including Santander Group, Banco Popular, and Mapfre, alongside family businesses, investment funds, and multinational corporations. Revenue is generated through professional fees for legal advisory and representation, typically structured on hourly rates or fixed fees per matter, with rates varying by practice area and seniority of counsel; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The client base spans financial institutions (primary segment), family businesses, investment funds, and international/multinational corporations, with cross-border activity concentrated in Spain–Latin America and Spain–USA corridors. The firm does not generate revenue from technology products, has no proprietary software or APIs, and does not report any external funding, M&A, or changes in ownership.

The firm's go-to-market is relationship-based enterprise legal services, with demand generation conducted through the monthly Legal Status newsletter, industry events (Compliance Latam Forum, Consejo General de la Abogacía Española, Círculo de Familias Empresarias working groups), webinars, and website content. Thought leadership spans compliance, AI regulation, corporate governance, family-business governance, energy, and international law. The firm competes primarily on partner expertise, multidisciplinary integration, and the Compliance Latam cross-border network rather than on scale or technology.

Name

Bartolome and Briones

Legal name

BARTOLOME & BRIONES, S.L.P.

Website

https://bartolomebriones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spanish law firm (founded 1990, Barcelona and Madrid, 51-100 employees) providing multidisciplinary legal advisory across corporate, M&A, disputes, tax, real estate, IP, technology, employment, and energy matters to enterprise clients in financial services, family businesses, investment funds, and multinationals, with a Spain/Europe–Latin America–USA cross-border practice via the Compliance Latam network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate mergers acquisitions
• Litigation arbitration
• Private equity transactions
• Data protection compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: The firm provides comprehensive legal advisory services across multiple practice areas including corporate/M&A, disputes, tax, real estate, technology/privacy, and international law. Revenue is generated through professional fees for legal counsel, transaction advisory, dispute resolution, and compliance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bartolome and Briones is a Spanish full-service law firm providing multidisciplinary legal advisory to enterprises across Transactions (Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Financing & Guarantees), Disputes (civil, criminal, contentious-administrative litigation, arbitration, mediation), and International (cross-border Spain–Latin America work) practice groups. Additional specialized services cover Tax/Tax Tech, Real Estate, Technology/Data Protection, Intellectual Property/Media, Employment, and Energy/Oil & Gas, delivered by partner-led integrated legal teams from its Barcelona and Madrid offices.

Product overview

Bartolome & Briones is a Spanish law firm organized into three main professional groups: Transactions, Disputes, and International. The firm provides multidisciplinary legal services across practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Tax/Tax Tech, Real Estate, Technology/Data Protection, Intellectual Property/Media, Employment, and Energy. The firm operates from offices in Barcelona (since 1990) and Madrid (since 1993), with a former representative presence in Buenos Aires and Miami. Services are delivered through integrated legal teams combining expertise from different practice areas to serve both domestic and international clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disputes / Litigation Legal representation and advisory in civil, criminal, and contentious-administrative proceedings, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration for resolving business conflicts. Provided to enterprise clients, with notable work for financial institutions.
• Corporate / M&A Advisory on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, restructuring, and corporate governance matters. Targeted at investment funds, family businesses, and multinational corporations.
• Financing and Guarantees Advisory on complex financing operations including real estate mortgages, pledges over shares, receivables, and cash collateral. Targeted at borrowers, lenders, and investors requiring security and financing structuring.
• International Cross-border legal services for international clients operating in Spain and Spanish companies investing abroad, particularly in Latin America. Targeted at multinational corporations and Spanish companies with international operations.
• Tax / Tax Tech Tax advisory covering direct and indirect taxation, tax compliance, electronic invoicing, digital tax reporting, and tax optimization strategies. Targeted at enterprises, including financial services and family businesses.
• Real Estate Advisory on residential, commercial, office, hotel, industrial, and urban planning matters, including acquisitions, leases, and construction. Targeted at investors, developers, and corporate occupiers.
• Technology / Data Protection Advisory on technology contracts, software development, data protection compliance (GDPR/LOPDGDD), privacy policies, and digital presence. Targeted at enterprises operating digital platforms or processing personal data.
• Intellectual Property / Media Advisory on intellectual property rights, trademarks, advertising, sponsorship, audiovisual content, and media regulation. Targeted at brands, content creators, and media companies.
• Employment Labor law advisory including employment contracts, social security contributions, workplace compliance, and employee relations. Targeted at employers across regulated and non-regulated sectors.
• Energy / Oil and Gas Advisory on energy sector regulations, renewable energy projects, hydrocarbon taxation, and energy infrastructure matters. Targeted at energy companies, utilities, and infrastructure investors.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albagli Zaliasnik (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Host firm for the Compliance Latam Forum 2025 held in Santiago de Chile. Part of the Compliance Latam network of 12 law firms across Latin America, USA, and Spain.
• Basham (Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services across Latin America.
• Beccar Varela (Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Argentina.
• BLP (Central America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network covering Central America region.
• Bustamante Fabara (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Ecuador.
• CPB (Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Peru.
• FCR Law (Brasil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Brazil.
• Ferrere (Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network covering Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
• MDU Legal (Panama)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Panama.
• Miller & Chevalier (United States)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in the United States.
• Posse Herrera Ruiz (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the Compliance Latam network providing compliance legal services in Colombia.
• Fundación HazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Círculo de Familias Empresarias initiative supporting family business governance and philanthropy programs.
• Cedrus PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner in the Círculo de Familias Empresarias working groups for family businesses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cases & Lacambra: Barcelona-headquartered Spanish law firm focused on corporate, tax, disputes, and regulatory advisory for enterprise clients. Comparable on city base, multidisciplinary model, and enterprise client orientation, though at smaller scale.
• Pérez-Llorca: Madrid-headquartered Spanish law firm with strong corporate/M&A, disputes, tax, and regulatory practices serving enterprise clients. Comparable on practice mix and Spanish enterprise client focus, with similar cross-border ambition.
• Uría Menéndez: Top-tier Spanish law firm with corporate/M&A, disputes, tax, and regulatory practices. Closely comparable on enterprise client base and multidisciplinary model, with a comparable focus on Iberian and Latin American cross-border work.
• Roca Junyent: Barcelona-based Spanish law firm with multidisciplinary corporate, tax, disputes, and family business practices. Closely comparable on geography (Barcelona HQ), practice mix, and mid-sized professional services positioning.
• Gómez-Acebo & Pombo: Madrid-based Spanish law firm with full-service corporate, disputes, tax, IP, and regulatory practices. Comparable on practice breadth and Spanish enterprise client focus, with a long-standing Iberian presence similar to Bartolome & Briones.
• Cuatrecasas: Major Iberian law firm with similar full-service corporate, disputes, tax, and regulatory practices across Spain and Portugal. Directly comparable on practice breadth, enterprise client focus, and Spain-headquartered cross-border capability, though significantly larger in headcount.

Broad incumbents

• Garrigues: Largest Iberian law firm with the broadest corporate, tax, disputes, and regulatory practice in Spain. Overlaps significantly on practice areas but operates at materially greater scale across more jurisdictions.
• Baker McKenzie (Madrid office): Global law firm with substantial Madrid office covering corporate/M&A, disputes, tax, IP, and regulatory work. Overlaps with Bartolome & Briones across multiple practice areas but operates as part of a much larger global platform with cross-border reach.

Regional players

• Albagli Zaliasnik: Chilean law firm and host of the Compliance Latam Forum 2025. Direct network partner via Compliance Latam, with comparable compliance and corporate advisory practices serving enterprise clients — relevant as a LatAm counterpart rather than direct Spanish competitor.
• Beccar Varela: Argentine law firm and Compliance Latam member. Comparable on practice mix (corporate, disputes, compliance) but operates primarily in Argentina rather than Spain, making it a regional network partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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