Devesa

What Devesa does

Devesa (legal entity: DEVESA SERVICIOS JURÍDICOS Y FISCALES SLP, previously Devesa & Calvo) is a national-level Spanish business law firm founded in February 2007 by David Devesa Rodriguez. The firm operates from three offices — Alicante (historical main office at Casa Carbonell), Valencia, and Madrid — and delivers legal and tax advisory services across 16 practice areas, with particular emphasis on M&A and venture capital, alternative financing and IPO listings (BME Growth, Euronext), corporate restructuring, tax advisory and tax litigation, family business succession, labor law, commercial contracts, real estate, art law, regulatory compliance, administrative law, and data protection. Its core customer base comprises Spanish mid-market and large enterprises, startups pursuing financing or listing, and family-owned businesses; named clients span fintech, AI, logistics, biopharma, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and agriculture sectors.

Devesa makes money through professional services revenue on an engagement-based, custom-priced model billed under multi-year contracts, with partner-led delivery and direct field sales to enterprise clients throughout Spain. The firm employs 30 professionals led by CEO and founder David Devesa Rodriguez alongside six named partners covering the fiscal, procedural, labor, and mercantile practice areas. It has been independently grown, with no external funding rounds and no parent company; ownership remains with founding partners. As of 2025, reported revenue reached €3 million (up 19% year-over-year from €2.2M in 2023, +41% growth that year), placing the firm within Spain's top 100 law firms by revenue.

The firm differentiates through multidisciplinary legal-tax integration, recognized talent (Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers listings; first Spanish legal firm with Great Place to Work Legal certification), and thought-leadership commissions (e.g., Chambers Tax Litigation Guide for Spain 2025). Distribution is entirely direct via the three offices, supported by content marketing (blog), LinkedIn/X/Facebook presence, PR placements in Expansión, Cinco Días, El País, and El Confidencial, and a partnership ecosystem spanning Ashoka, Fellow Funders, Universidad de Alicante, HOSBEC, and Cámara de Comercio de Alicante.

Name

Devesa

Legal name

DEVESA SERVICIOS JURÍDICOS Y FISCALES SLP

Website

https://devesa.law

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Devesa is a Spanish business law firm founded in 2007, operating from Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia offices with 30 professionals. It delivers legal and tax advisory across 16 practice areas — M&A, capital markets, restructuring, tax litigation, labor, and art law — to mid-market enterprises, startups, and family businesses across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Law Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Collections Support (Pre-Lit, Litigation Admin, Judgment Recovery) (BPAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Business law services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Tax advisory
• Capital markets advisory
• Corporate legal counsel

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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: Professional services revenue generated through legal and tax advisory engagements with business clients, including M&A transactions, capital markets advisory, restructuring, tax counsel, labor law, litigation, and other legal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Devesa is a national-level Spanish business law firm providing legal and tax advisory services across 16 practice areas, including M&A and venture capital, alternative financing via BME Growth and Euronext, corporate restructuring, tax advisory and tax litigation, commercial contracts, family business succession, labor law, real estate, litigation, art law, compliance, administrative law, and data protection. The firm targets enterprises, investors, and institutions throughout Spain, delivering partner-led services from offices in Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia.

Product overview

Devesa is a national-level Spanish law firm offering comprehensive legal and tax advisory services under a unified brand. The firm operates across 16 distinct practice areas including M&A and venture capital, tax advisory and litigation, corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, family business succession, labor law, real estate, litigation, art law, regulatory compliance, administrative law, and data protection. The portfolio is structured as a full-service legal practice rather than a platform with modular products, serving businesses, investors, and institutions throughout Spain from offices in Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A and Venture Capital (M&A y Capital Riesgo) Legal advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments, including company purchase-sale transactions and investment structuring, for businesses and investors.
• IPOs and Alternative Financing (Salidas a Bolsa y Financiación Alternativa) Advisory for companies seeking alternative financing through multilateral trading systems such as BME Growth or Euronext, including company listing and market admission processes.
• Corporate Restructuring (Reestructuraciones Societarias) Corporate restructuring advisory services for business reorganization and transformation.
• Tax Advisory (Asesoramiento Fiscal) Tax planning and advisory services for businesses and individuals.
• Tax Law (Derecho Tributario) Tax law advisory covering all aspects of tax obligations and planning.
• Tax Litigation (Contencioso Tributario) Tax litigation and dispute resolution services before tax authorities and courts.
• Commercial Contracts (Contratación Mercantil) Commercial contract drafting and negotiation services for business transactions.
• Family Business Advisory (Empresa Familiar) Specialized advisory for family businesses including succession planning and governance.
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency (Concurso de Acreedores e Insolvencias) Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings advisory and representation.
• Labor and Employment Law (Derecho Laboral) Labor and employment law services including workplace compliance, contracts, and disputes, with Of Counsel support from labor law academia.
• Real Estate Law (Derecho Inmobiliario) Real estate law services covering property transactions, development, and disputes.
• Litigation (Litigación) Civil and commercial litigation representation and dispute resolution.
• Art Law (Derecho del Arte) Art law advisory covering art transactions, investment vehicles, and cultural property protection for the art sector.
• Regulatory Compliance (Compliance Normativo) Regulatory compliance advisory including criminal compliance programs and whistleblower channels.
• Administrative and Urban Planning Law (Derecho Administrativo y Urbanismo) Administrative and urban planning law services including licensing and regulatory matters.
• Data Protection (Protección de Datos) Data protection and privacy compliance advisory under GDPR and Spanish data protection law.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 19% in 2025 reaching 3 million euros
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AshokacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Devesa joined Ashoka, the world's largest social entrepreneurship network. This partnership supports the firm's commitment to entrepreneurship and social impact, providing access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and innovative business practices.
• Fellow FunderscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Devesa partnered with Fellow Funders, an alternative financing platform, to help startups and SMEs access alternative financing and guidance for IPO processes. Joint educational webinars and support programs for companies seeking funding.
• Institut Valencià de Finances (IVF)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Devesa received digitalization grants from IVF for implementing remote work solutions. Financial support for firm modernization.
• cerARTmicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Devesa signed sponsorship agreement with cerARTmic art fair for 2025 edition. Marketing partnership supporting art sector.
• HOSBEC (Hostelería-Benidorm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Devesa advises HOSBEC on hospitality collective bargaining negotiations and employment matters. Strategic advisory relationship with major hospitality association.
• LABORA (Servicio Valenciano de Empleo y Formación)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Devesa received employment subsidies from LABORA for hiring qualified young workers through ECOGJU programs. Financial support for workforce development.
• Art MadridminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Devesa sponsors Art Madrid art fair and awards acquisition prize to artists. Partnership supporting art sector through legal expertise in art law.
• APD (Asociación para el Progreso de la Dirección)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Devesa became a protective member of APD, Spain's leading management development association. Access to executive network and joint events.
• FundeunminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Devesa joined as patron of Fundeun, the foundation linking university and business in Alicante region. Supports entrepreneurship and business development.
• INECA (Industrias del Calzado)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Devesa joined INECA as member, the employers' association for the footwear industry in Alicante. Business development and advisory services to footwear sector.
• Universidad de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Devesa partnered with Universidad de Alicante's Science Park to help companies access alternative financing and IPO guidance. The firm provides educational workshops and advisory services to startups in the science park ecosystem.
• Cámara de Comercio de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Devesa collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce on business advisory, succession planning, and company sale seminars. Joint educational programs for local businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECIJA: Spanish business law firm with national presence and growing international footprint, focused on technology, M&A, and corporate advisory. Comparable as a mid-tier Spanish firm competing for similar enterprise clients and MandA mandates, with overlapping practice areas.
• Andersen Tax & Legal (Spain): Spanish office of Andersen Global, offering tax, legal, and M&A advisory. Comparable because of the integrated legal-tax model similar to Devesa's offering, and shared focus on Spanish mid-market and enterprise clients.
• MAIO Legal: Spanish mid-market business law firm with M&A, capital markets, and corporate advisory focus. Comparable as a similar-sized Spanish firm competing for the same mid-market and enterprise mandates, particularly in M&A and capital markets.

Broad incumbents

• Cuatrecasas: Major Iberian law firm with extensive M&A, tax, labor, and corporate practices. Comparable as a direct competitor for mid-market and large enterprise legal mandates across Spain, including IPOs and capital markets advisory.
• Pérez-Llorca: Spanish business law firm with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and international locations. Comparable because both serve Spanish enterprises with M&A, capital markets, tax, and corporate advisory services. Pérez-Llorca is a much larger, top-tier competitor operating in the same national market.
• Uría Menéndez: Top-tier Spanish business law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, and tax practices. Comparable as Devesa's primary competitor for higher-end enterprise mandates in Spain, especially in BME Growth listings and cross-border transactions.
• Garrigues: Largest Spanish law firm by revenue, with full-service business law coverage across Spain, Europe, and Latin America. Directly comparable because both target Spanish enterprises with M&A, tax advisory, labor law, and corporate restructuring services; Garrigues is the dominant national incumbent.
• Gómez-Acebo & Pombo: Historic Spanish business law firm with full-service practice across corporate, tax, and litigation. Comparable as a competitor for medium-to-large enterprise clients and a similarly diversified, multi-office Spanish legal practice.
• Deloitte Legal (Spain): Legal practice of Big Four in Spain, offering corporate, M&A, tax, and labor law. Comparable as a competitor for mid-market and enterprise clients seeking integrated legal-tax advisory, especially in M&A and corporate restructuring.

Regional players

• Bird & Bird (Spain): International firm with Spanish office serving technology and growth companies. Comparable because both advise startups and emerging companies on M&A, financing, and capital markets; Bird & Bird operates in Spain as a regional extension of a global platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/devesalaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/devesaabogaciaynegocios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/devesa-&-calvo-abogados

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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