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Roberto Bosco – International Lawyer in Spain
Managing Director | Dual Qualification Italy–Spain | Barcelona and Madrid

Roberto Bosco is an international lawyer in Spain with dual bar qualification in Italy and Spain, admitted to the Padua Bar Association and the Barcelona Bar Association. He is the Founder and CEO of Lawants, an international law firm with operational offices in Barcelona and Madrid. He has developed solid, hands-on experience working both in international law firms and in-house within companies, with a strong business-oriented approach focused on the practical needs of companies and investors.
Throughout his career, he has specialized in providing strategic legal support to foreign businesses operating in Spain, managing complex cross-border projects and transactions, including corporate restructurings, extraordinary transactions and M&A, international commercial contracts, financing operations, and legal risk assessment.
He earned his Law Degree from the University of Padua and completed further academic training at the Faculté de Droit, d’Économie et de Gestion of Université de Paris XII. As a Reserve Officer of the Italian Financial Police (54th Course “Giano”), he served in an operational role at the General Command in Rome, where he received a Solemn Commendation from the Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Financial Police.
Today, he leads and coordinates Lawants’ multidisciplinary team of lawyers, accountants, and labor consultants, ensuring integrated legal services for international clients involved in cross-border operations, with direct communication in English.

Academic Background

  • University of Padua
  • Université de Paris XII (Faculté de Droit, d'Économie et de Gestion)

Professional Qualifications

  • Admission to the legal profession in Italy (qualification not exercised individually)
    Padua Bar Association
  • Admission to the legal profession in Spain (qualification not exercised individually)
    Barcelona Bar Association (Illustre Colegio de Abogados de Barcelona)
  • Reserve Officer, 54th Course “Giano”. Operational service at the General Command (Rome), with a Solemn Commendation from the acting Commander-in-Chief.
    Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza)

Areas of Specialization

Before focusing on the strategic management of Lawants, Roberto Bosco personally provided legal and tax advisory services to international clients in an operational role. Over time, he progressively delegated technical activities to Lawants’ internal team, assuming the role of Managing Director and strategic leader of the firm, while maintaining direct involvement in key phases: transaction structuring, strategic planning, and supervision of execution.

  • Business Development
    He coordinates the firm’s expansion in international markets, identifying opportunities to assist foreign businesses seeking to establish operations in Spain or carry out cross-border investments. He oversees strategic partnerships and positions Lawants as a reference point for corporate, tax, and commercial cross-border projects.
  • Professional Coordination
    He leads the multidisciplinary team (lawyers, accountants, labor consultants) and coordinates activities related to company formation, debt recovery, international taxation, civil and commercial litigation, succession planning, and asset and investment transactions. He supervises service quality and integration between legal, tax, and employment law areas.
  • Lawants Brand Positioning
    He defines Lawants’ identity as an international law firm in Spain with operational offices in Barcelona and Madrid, focused on assisting businesses and investors involved in cross-border activities.
  • Direct Client Relationship in the Initial Phase
    He manages strategic clients during onboarding and transaction setup (objectives, risks, operational strategy), subsequently coordinating the dedicated execution team (company formation, debt recovery, litigation, contracts, and compliance), with direct communication in English.

Services

Extraordinary Transactions: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring (M&A)

Strategic direction of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring transactions for international groups operating in or expanding into Spain. As an international lawyer specialized in extraordinary transactions, Roberto coordinates the firm’s multidisciplinary team—lawyers, economists, and tax advisors—ensuring an integrated approach covering legal, accounting, and tax aspects of cross-border transactions. He supervises due diligence, contract negotiations, complex corporate structuring, and transaction closings.

International Taxation and Cross-Border Tax Planning

Coordination of international tax advisory services for groups with cross-border operations. His experience allows him to supervise tax planning for foreign businesses in Spain, optimization of cross-border corporate structures, management of double taxation issues, and tax compliance. He ensures seamless integration between legal and tax advisory services for transactions requiring a comprehensive strategic view.

International Contract Law and Cross-Border Commercial Agreements

Direction of contractual activities for international clients engaged in commercial operations in Spain. Roberto coordinates the drafting and negotiation of complex international contracts, distribution agreements, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and B2B commercial agreements. He supervises contractual risk analysis and the structuring of cross-border commercial relationships.

Civil and Commercial Litigation: Defense Strategies in Spain

Strategic leadership of complex litigation involving international clients in Spain. He coordinates litigation teams in defense strategies before Spanish courts, management of high-value commercial disputes, and international arbitration proceedings. His dual legal background enables a strategic approach to cross-border disputes, including mediation and out-of-court solutions.

Corporate Compliance and Governance for International Businesses in Spain

Direction of governance structuring projects for international groups operating in Spain. He coordinates the implementation of regulatory compliance systems, internal control procedures, and alignment with applicable Spanish and international regulations.

International Business Expansion: From Incorporation to Operations in Spain

End-to-end management of expansion projects for foreign companies entering the Spanish market. He coordinates all aspects of internationalization: company incorporation in Spain, tax structuring, contracts, employment law compliance, licensing, and regulatory authorizations. He supervises the transition from feasibility analysis to full operational activity.

Coordination of Integrated Legal, Tax, and Advisory Services

Orchestration of Lawants’ multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach for international clients in Spain. As founder of the firm, Roberto coordinates lawyers, accountants, and labor consultants to ensure strategic consistency across legal, tax, and employment matters. He manages onboarding and long-term client relationships for businesses involved in cross-border operations.

Alessandra Farinella – International Accountant in Spain
Head of the Accounting Department
Guillermo Baldassarre
Of Counsel - International Law Tax
Nuria Jimenez Rodriguez
Accounting Assistant
Núria Guerrero
Accounting Assistant

More Information

International Lawyer in Spain with Dual Qualification

Dual professional qualification in Italy and Spain represents a concrete advantage for businesses and investors engaged in cross-border activities. An international lawyer in Spain admitted to multiple bar associations has direct, practical knowledge of different legal systems, reducing risks arising from misaligned interpretations.

Roberto Bosco, admitted to the Padua Bar Association and the Barcelona Bar Association, has developed hands-on experience in both legal environments. This dual qualification allows him to provide direct legal advice, ensuring accuracy in cross-border legal analysis and effective management of differences between legal systems.

For foreign companies expanding into Spain, relying on an English-speaking lawyer in Barcelona or Madrid with international qualifications means having a professional who understands international business dynamics and has in-depth knowledge of the Spanish legal framework. Lawants, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offers this integrated approach through a team specialized in cross-border legal services.

Lawants Practice Areas – International Law Firm in Spain

Lawants provides legal assistance across the main areas of Spanish and international law relevant to foreign businesses in Spain, through a multidisciplinary working model. Legal matters are handled holistically: when corporate issues affect employment or taxation, or when litigation requires immediate operational decisions, the team works in a coordinated manner.

The firm’s practice areas include both advisory and transactional work as well as dispute resolution, with operational offices in Barcelona and Madrid and assistance throughout Spain.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Mediation, international commercial arbitration, and out-of-court negotiations.
  • Administrative Law: Licenses, permits, public tenders, administrative proceedings and litigation, and support in dealings with public authorities.
  • Civil and Asset Law: Contracts, liability, assets and property, succession planning, and civil litigation before Spanish courts.
  • Corporate and Commercial Law: Company incorporation (SL, SA), governance, joint ventures, extraordinary transactions, and international commercial contracts.
  • Employment Law: Employment contracts, compliance, dispute management, and organizational aspects related to operations in Spain.

Lawants Legal Services for International Clients in Spain

Operating in Spain requires more than a single legal service—it requires a clear path: understanding what is needed, avoiding costly mistakes, and implementing solutions that work in practice. At Lawants, services are designed for international entrepreneurs and companies who need fast, reliable decision-making and effective coordination between legal disciplines.

Debt Recovery in Spain and Payment Orders

Lawants assists clients with debt recovery in Spain through judicial proceedings and enforcement mechanisms. Services include cross-border claims, asset investigations, attachments, precautionary seizures, and out-of-court settlements. The firm’s presence in Barcelona and Madrid ensures efficient handling of proceedings before Spanish courts.

Starting a Business in Spain: Company Incorporation, Branches, and Subsidiaries

Assistance with incorporation and operational setup of companies in Spain (SL, SA) and local structures (branches and subsidiaries), including advice on corporate form, governance, compliance, and organization. The approach integrates legal, tax, and employment law aspects to ensure consistency with business objectives.

Investing in Spain: Real Estate and Asset Transactions

Support for investors in real estate and asset transactions, including due diligence, document verification, title searches, risk analysis, preliminary agreements, and notarized deeds. For structured cross-border transactions, coordination of tax aspects and contractual protections.

International Inheritance and Cross-Border Successions

Assistance in international succession matters, including wills, succession procedures in Spain, estate division, and transfer of ownership of assets and real estate. Coordinated management of formalities and tax aspects to reduce complexities typical of cross-border estates.

Employment Law Advisory for Companies in Spain

Lawants assists companies with employment law matters related to operations in Spain, including employment contracts, compliance, dispute management, and workforce organization, integrating relevant tax and corporate considerations.

Civil and Commercial Litigation and Damages Claims

Assistance in litigation before Spanish courts, including contractual disputes, commercial breaches, corporate disputes, and civil liability claims. Services include risk assessment, litigation strategy, evidence management, and evaluation of ADR solutions.

Barcelona and Madrid: Two Strategic Offices for Your Business in Spain

Having two operational offices provides a tangible advantage when rapid interaction and efficient case management are required. Lawants operates in Barcelona and Madrid to ensure nationwide coverage and continuity in matters requiring presence, coordination, and predictable timelines.

Barcelona is an international hub with a strong presence of foreign businesses and a dynamic environment for entrepreneurial projects and investments. Madrid is Spain’s administrative and financial center, essential for matters involving institutional interactions and complex projects. This dual-office structure allows the firm to support international clients with a stable and integrated setup.

When to Contact an International Lawyer in Spain

Engaging an international lawyer in Spain is particularly valuable when legal issues arise from the interaction between different legal systems and require swift, effective decisions. Roberto Bosco and the Lawants team assist, among others, in the following situations:

  • Business expansion and opening of operational offices in Spain
  • Company, branch, or subsidiary incorporation
  • Cross-border M&A, mergers, and corporate restructuring
  • International debt recovery
  • Civil and commercial litigation before Spanish courts
  • Cross-border tax advisory and international tax planning
  • International contracts and commercial relationships
  • Regulatory compliance and corporate governance in Spain
  • Public tenders and international procurement procedures

Lawants provides integrated legal services for businesses and investors operating internationally, combining legal, tax, and employment law expertise to support clients from strategic planning to daily operations, from litigation to compliance, with direct communication in English.

Contact Lawants and Find Your Trusted International Lawyer in Spain

Do you need legal assistance in Spain?

Contact Lawants for a personalized consultation. Roberto Bosco, an international lawyer in Spain with dual qualification, and the multidisciplinary team are available to assess your situation and define a clear, practical, and effective legal strategy.

The firm operates from offices in Barcelona and Madrid with dedicated teams providing assistance throughout Spain. Direct communication in English.

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