Our Team of Professionals in Economics and Law

David Bermejo began his professional career in business consulting at ACCENTURE. For nearly a decade, he participated in various projects as part of the teams in the Barcelona, Madrid, and Mexico offices. Specializing in business consulting, primarily in Strategy and Finance, he worked on multinational projects related to the creation of operational and financial models, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, balanced scorecard, business process redefinition, and Value Realization.

In 2015, David joined CIB with the challenge of applying his consulting expertise to our clients. Additionally, he developed new knowledge and experience in Law, Taxation, Accounting, and Commercial Law. This combination of experience has enabled him to advise executives, entrepreneurs, and boards of directors effectively.
Committed to sustainable growth initiatives, ecological transition, and Green Deal objectives, David is involved with companies related to the circular economy and sustainability projects.

Areas of Expertise

• Venture Capital & Private Equity
• Taxation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Transaction Tax
• Commercial Law
• Board of Directors Support
• CFO Consulting

Memberships

• Barcelona Association of Economists
• Economy and Sustainability Commission of the Barcelona Association of Economists

Teaching and Collaborations

• Analysis of the Investor Sector in Circular Economy, 2025
• Associate Professor of Finance at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, 2014
• Management Control Manual, ACCID, Profit Editorial, 2010

Education

• Business Administration and Management, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
• Law, University of La Rioja (UNIR)
• Executive PDD, Instituto de Empresa, Madrid
• Master’s Degree in Taxation and Tax Advisory, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF), Barcelona
• Specialization in Taxation of Corporate Transactions and Restructuring Operations, CEF, Barcelona
• Family Business Taxation, CEF, Barcelona

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Joan Bermejo is an economist and certified public auditor.

As one of the founders of our firm CIB in 1983, Joan has over 40 years of solid experience in comprehensive business advisory services.

Throughout his distinguished career, Joan has advised both national and international companies on financial and tax matters. This broad experience has enabled him to design high-quality solutions and establish strong, trustworthy relationships with clients across various industrial sectors.

Currently, he contributes to the development of our professionals by sharing his extensive experience and knowledge, while also advising some of our clients as an external consultant or board member.

Joan has been a member of the Economists’ Association of Catalonia since its inception. In 2010, he played a key role as a benefactor in the construction of the institution’s new headquarters in Barcelona.

Areas of Expertise

• Business Valuation
• Boards of Directors
• Taxation
• Commercial Law
• Family Office
• Venture Capital

Memberships

• Barcelona Association of Economists

Education

• Economics, Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Certified Public Auditor, University of Barcelona

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Paula Álvarez is a lawyer specialized in Tax Law, part of CIB’s legal and tax department, distinguished by her ability to solve complex problems and provide expert advice to our clients.

She has a strong command of Tax Law, specializing in corporate taxation, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and international taxation regarding the application of double taxation treaties and transfer pricing. In the area of individual taxation, she stands out for her advice on international mobility and its tax effects, as well as inheritance taxation, family businesses, income, wealth, and other taxes.
Paula also has extensive experience in dispute resolution, representing clients before tax authorities and judicial and arbitration courts in various areas of Tax Law. She is a versatile lawyer with solid knowledge in Commercial Law, corporate transactions, and contracts. This unique combination of specializations provides her with a comprehensive perspective to offer integral advice.

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Tax
• M&A Transaction Tax
• Tax Wealth Management
• International Mobility
• Tax Litigation
• Family Business Taxation
• Tax and Economic Sustainability
• Commercial Law and Contract Law
• Startups and Venture Capital
• Smart Contracts

Memberships

• Tarragona Bar Association

Education

• Law Degree, Rovira i Virgili University
• Master’s Degree in Legal Practice, Rovira i Virgili University
• Master’s Degree in Taxation and Tax Advisory, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF), Barcelona
• Legal Tech, Smart Contracts and Blockchain, Instituto de Empresa
• Specialization in Personal Income Tax and Wealth Tax, CEF, Barcelona

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Korean
• Catalan

Joan Balsells is an experienced lawyer leading the Balsells Pintó-Abogados law firm, specializing in Commercial Law, Investments, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction, Urban Leases, Family and Inheritance Law. He is also a collaborator at CIB.

Together with his professional team, he has consolidated experience in Corporate Compliance, as well as extensive expertise advising families and major holders in succession planning and inheritances.

Joan Balsells maintains constant access to the investor market through direct and frequent contact with national and international investment funds, for both industrial and real estate investment projects.

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law, Investments, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction, and Urban Leases
• Corporate Compliance
• Civil Law, Inheritance, Family Law

Memberships

• Barcelona Bar Association

Education

• Law, Central University of Barcelona
• Master’s Degree in Taxation and Tax Advisory, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF), Barcelona

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• French
• Catalan

Graduated in Economics from the University of Girona and holding a Master’s Degree in Tax Specialization from the Association of Economists of Catalonia, Àlex has built a solid career in the financial and tax fields. He began his professional career in the pharmaceutical industry, acquiring a robust technical foundation in finance and accounting, which he later complemented with progressive specialization in taxation.

Over time, he focused his career on tax advisory, working in various professional firms serving a broad and diverse client portfolio, both national and international.

He is distinguished by his strong commitment to professional excellence and his ability to design and implement effective solutions in complex and evolving tax contexts.

Areas of Expertise

• Tax Compliance
• VAT
• Corporate Tax
• Technical Accounting Services
• BPO Services
• Consulting

Education

• Economics, University of Girona
• Master’s Degree in Tax Specialization, Association of Economists of Catalonia

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Alejandro Díez is a lawyer specializing in Commercial and Corporate Law, part of the legal-commercial area of CIB Partners.

He holds a Law degree from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Advisory from Instituto de Empresa.

Alejandro has extensive experience assisting with all types of corporate transactions, M&A, restructuring processes, board creation and support, as well as providing ongoing advice on commercial and contractual matters.

Over the past 17 years, he has worked at international firms such as Clifford Chance and PwC, as well as national firms, advising clients on commercial (M&A, restructurings, refinancing) and real estate operations in both Madrid and Barcelona.

During his career, he has lived in cities such as Rome, London, and Dubai, working at firms in both the UK and the UAE providing corporate legal advice to Spanish- and Italian-speaking clients.

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial Law; Private Equity
• M&A, Due Diligence, Corporate Law
• Real Estate Law
• Intellectual Property
• Board of Directors Support

Memberships

• Barcelona Bar Association
• IE Alumni

Education

• Law Degree (University of Barcelona)
• Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Advisory (IE)
• Financial Accounting Course (IE)
• Intellectual Property Course (New York Law School)

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Italian
• Catalan

Fernando is a Lawyer and Official Industrial Property Agent with over 20 years of experience in the registration, defense, and strategic management of trademarks, patents, designs, and other intangible assets. He leads the company INGENIAS, from where he advises businesses, startups, and innovation centers nationally and internationally.

His approach combines a solid legal education, practical experience, and a strategic vision aimed at maximizing the commercial value and legal security of his clients’ intangible assets.

Areas of Expertise

• Registration and defense of trademarks (national, EU-wide, and international)
• Patents and Utility Models: drafting specifications, processing, and technological surveillance
• Industrial Designs: aesthetic protection of products and visual identity
• Legal advice on naming and branding
• Litigation and oppositions in industrial property matters
• Audit of rights portfolios
• Strategic management of industrial property in innovation and technology transfer processes
• Prevention of infringements and defense against unfair competition acts

Professional Affiliations and Accreditations

• Official Industrial Property Agent (No. 699) – Recognized by the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM)
• Member of the Official Association of Industrial Property Agents (COAPI)
• Authorized professional representative before the EUIPO for trademark and design procedures in the European Union

Academic Background

• Law Degree, University of Barcelona
• Specialized training in Industrial Property at the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
• Continuous courses and seminars on innovation, intellectual property, and new technologies

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Joaquim holds a Law degree from the University of Barcelona and an MBA from ESADE. Over more than three decades, he has developed a solid career as a tax and accounting advisor, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and family-owned companies, sectors in which he has gained particularly valuable experience.

Throughout his career, he has applied his legal knowledge in Commercial Law, Administrative-Tax Law, and Labor Law, offering comprehensive advice both preventively and in dispute resolution. This background has allowed him to acquire a transversal vision of the legal and financial needs of companies and a great ability to integrate legal, accounting, and tax solutions in complex environments.

Currently, at CIB Partners, Joaquim plays a key role by providing highly specialized knowledge and supporting clients on accounting matters, as well as performing technical analysis of the consequences arising from any legal transaction.

Areas of Specialization

• Financial and Tax Law
• Compliance with Accounting and Tax Regulations
• Tax Planning and Administrative-Tax Procedures
• Corporate and Commercial Transactions

Education

• Law Degree, University of Barcelona
• ESADE MBA
• ESADE Functional Area Management

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• French
• Catalan

After graduating in Business Administration and Management, Rubén began his professional career in management accounting. For nine years, he excelled as a controller in well-known companies such as Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, where he applied his strong accounting knowledge and led budgeting and forecasting processes for various profit centers, both individual and consolidated.

Later, Rubén focused his career on the field of tax practice, first working in in-house tax departments of companies, and after completing the Official Master’s Degree in Taxation at the Centro de Estudios Financieros, he joined professional firms in 2021. In his current position, Rubén advises a broad portfolio of clients, mainly multinational companies, collaborating with international multidisciplinary teams to address financial, tax, and accounting regulatory matters.

His experience and professional approach have made him a versatile and highly valued expert in the financial and tax field, distinguished by his commitment to excellence and ability to solve complex challenges. With an innate passion for continuous improvement, Rubén also serves as Accounting-Tax Manager, managing the accounting and tax advisory department and overseeing regulatory compliance and recurring matters for our clients.

Areas of Expertise

• Tax Compliance
• BPO Services
• VAT
• Corporate Tax
• International Tax and EU Tax Law, Transfer Pricing
• Technical Accounting Services
• Forensic Accounting
• CFO Consulting

Education

• Business Administration and Management, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
• Master’s Degree in Taxation and Tax Advisory, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF), Barcelona

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Economist specialized in financing, with a solid career in both large corporations and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He began his professional career in the audit area at EY, where he gained a rigorous technical foundation in accounting and financial analysis.

In recent years, he has focused on providing specialized financial services as a Virtual CFO for startups and growing SMEs. His work includes business plan design, growth strategy development, and medium- to long-term financial modeling (3 to 5 years), tailoring each solution to the company’s maturity stage.
He has also established himself as an expert in non-dilutive financing, leading project management for obtaining public and private funds through national and international calls. He has extensive experience with instruments such as CDTI, ENISA, European programs, regional aid, ICOs, and co-investment schemes aimed at boosting innovation.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial management and planning
• Venture Capital & Fundraising
• Public funding instruments (CDTI, ENISA, ACCIO, ICF, COFIDES, etc.)
• Business modeling and valuation
• Reporting and corporate governance
• Big Data and AI applied to finance

Education

• Master’s Degree in Financial Management and Auditing, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
• Degree in Business Administration and Management, International University of Catalonia (UIC)
• Course in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Eurecat – Technological Centre of Catalonia
• Seminar on Business Valuation, IESE

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• French
• Catalan

Professional with extensive experience in labor and human resources, both in corporate environments (end-user companies) and professional firms. This dual perspective has enabled him to develop an integral and strategic vision of labor relations, deeply understanding both internal organizational operations and the demands of specialized external advisory.

He holds a degree in Labor Relations from Universitat Ramon Llull (URL) and a Master’s in Labor Law from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Additionally, he has complemented his training with studies in Business Management, providing him with a solid technical, legal, and managerial foundation.

He specializes in regulatory compliance in labor matters and in assisting all client needs in this area.

Areas of Expertise

• Design and implementation of labor and human resources policies
• Management of union relations and collective bargaining
• Internal and external labor audits
• Implementation of performance evaluation and professional development systems
• Workforce restructuring processes and change management
• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and internal talent development

Education

• Degree in Labor Relations and Master’s in Business Management, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
• Master’s Degree in Labor Law and Social Security, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Languages

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Professional specialized in accounting and taxation. Her extensive experience in business groups makes Trini a strategic ally for the business growth of our clients.

With vast experience in tax, financial, and commercial areas, she stands out for her knowledge of complex accounting operations and transactions. She also possesses broad expertise in Corporate Tax both for individual companies and groups under fiscal and commercial consolidation regimes.

The combination of accounting and tax expertise has allowed her to participate in several business projects, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings during inorganic growth processes.

Areas of Expertise

• Technical Accounting Services
• Forensic Accounting
• BPO Services
• Corporate Tax
• Tax Compliance
• M&A: Transaction Tax
• Family Business
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring

Education

• Degree in Economics, University of Barcelona
• VAT Specialization, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF), Barcelona
• Corporate Tax Specialization, CEF, Barcelona
• Fiscal Consolidation, CEF, Barcelona
• Corporate Restructuring Operations, CEF, Barcelona
• Family Business Taxation, Barcelona College of Economists

Languages

• Spanish
• Catalan

Victor is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience and a partner at Figueras Legal, specializing in Insolvency Law and Franchise Law. He holds a Law degree from the University of Barcelona and is a member of the Barcelona Bar Association. He has furthered his education with a Postgraduate degree in Tax Law from the Centro de Estudios Financieros and a Postgraduate degree in Corporate Crisis Management from Pompeu Fabra University (2012).

He began his professional career at the Legal Department of Deutsche Bank, S.A.E., where he worked from 1996 to 2011. There, he was responsible for overseeing judicial proceedings related to banking and financial products, as well as leading the Insolvency Law area within the institution.

Throughout his career, he has advised on numerous insolvencies, business restructuring, and liability reorganization processes, combining his legal expertise with a deep understanding of the corporate and financial environment. His experience also covers other areas of commercial law, providing a practical and strategic approach in complex contexts.

Areas of Expertise:

• Commercial and Corporate Law
• Banking and Financial Law
• Franchise Law
• New Technologies and Data Protection
• Insolvency Law and Business Restructuring

Academic Background and Specialization:

• Law Degree, University of Barcelona (UB)
• Postgraduate in Corporate Crisis Management, Pompeu Fabra University (2012)
• Master’s Degree in Business Law, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF)
• Additional training in Insolvency Law, Data Protection, New Technologies, and Directors’ Liability

Languages:

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Ivan is a labor law specialist collaborating with CIB in the labor legal field. He developed his professional career at international firms such as Baker McKenzie. Since 2012, he has led his own labor law firm, Bufete Suárez de Vivero.

Ivan and his team consistently handle highly complex labor legal matters, including litigation, corporate restructurings, collective bargaining processes, and executive conflicts.

His extensive experience and outstanding reputation have earned him recognition in prominent labor law rankings such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who of Employment Lawyers. The ISDE University has also counted on him as a professor for its Master’s in Legal Practice.

Areas of Expertise:

• Labor Litigation
• Executive Management
• Corporate Restructurings
• Collective Bargaining

Memberships:

• Barcelona Bar Association

Education:

• Law, University of Barcelona
• Master’s Degree in Labor Law, Barcelona Bar Association
• Master’s Degree in International Business Law for International Lawyers, Suffolk University, Boston

Languages:

• Spanish
• English
• German
• Catalan

Joan began his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Barcelona, playing a key role in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) department, specializing in tax aspects related to business restructuring, SOCIMI, private equity funds, due diligence, and other legal matters.

After this professional experience, Joan joined the CIB team in the legal and tax advisory area, focusing on tax matters of corporate transactions. He also has experience in individual taxation, family businesses, and international taxation.

Areas of Expertise:

• Corporate Tax
• M&A Transactions Tax
• Tax and Wealth Management
• International Mobility
• Tax Litigation
• Family Business Taxation

Education:

• Law, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
• Official Master’s Degree in Tax Law, University of Deusto, Bilbao
• Master’s Degree in Legal Practice, University of Barcelona

Languages:

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Laura plays a vital role in the comprehensive management of our firm. In her position, she oversees and coordinates all administrative and financial operations of the company, including billing control and managing relationships with clients and suppliers.

Her work involves close collaboration with the firm’s professionals, ensuring efficient operations and a satisfactory experience for clients.

Attention to detail is a key characteristic in this transversal support role within our organization, helping to maintain the highest standards of excellence in our services.

Areas of Expertise:

• CIB Corporate Services
• Financial Administration

Education:

• Business Studies, University of Barcelona
• Practical Taxation, Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF)

Languages:

• Spanish
• English
• Catalan

Laura is Receptionist and Assistant to the CEO at CIB Partners. Her proactive approach and commitment to excellence significantly contribute to optimizing the daily operations of CIB Partners, enhancing the company’s professional image and efficiency.

She has solid training in Protocol and Event Organization, complemented by studies in Administrative Management and Customer Service. This academic foundation provides her with a comprehensive approach to effectively managing administrative tasks and executive assistance, ensuring high-quality support to management.

Areas of Expertise:

• Executive Assistance and Direct Support to Management
• Customer Service and Reception

Academic Background:

• Business Administration and Management, Adams Formación.
• Master’s Degree in Protocol and Event Organization, Escuela Internacional de Protocolo (EIP)

Languages:

• Spanish
• English