THE TEAM.
Lawyers trained in top-tier firms. Hands-on, partner-level service.
FOUNDER & CEO
Eduardo Serrano del Río
Lawyer. Bar nº 3,205 — Toledo Bar Association.
I started in this profession before finishing my law degree. Pérez-Llorca offered me a position after my internship and I didn’t hesitate. Then came Ashurst, then Uría Menéndez, then Cuatrecasas. After that I helped build the real estate department of Pinsent Masons in Madrid from the ground up.
That’s where I learned the most, and where I had the chance to take part in the kind of transactions that make the front pages of Expansión and Cinco Días. But I wanted my next step to be closer to the client, building something of my own and bringing the standards of the top firms into my own practice.
That’s how I landed in Toledo more than 5 years ago, where I founded my own firm on a very simple idea: that the level of advisory work previously reserved for large funds and family offices should reach those who actually need it — with the same rigour, but without so many intermediate layers.
That’s what brought us here. And to Marbella, which was the natural next step for the kind of transactions I’m most passionate about.
EDUCATION
- Universidad de Navarra — Double Master’s in Bar Admission and Business Law (2014–2015)
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid — Degree in Law (2010–2014)
COURSES
- Universidad de Deusto — Expert Course in Insolvency Law (2020–2021)
- Madrid Bar Association — Course on the Consolidated Text of the Insolvency Act (2020)
- IE-UM Professional Development Program for Lawyers (2017–2018)
- IESE Business School — International Legal Week, New York (2015)
LANGUAGES
- English: advanced (spoken and written at professional level)
- International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) — Cambridge (2015)
- Spanish: native
CREDENTIALS
Below you’ll find some of the most relevant transactions I’ve been involved in throughout my career.
LAWYER
Carlos del Castillo Benítez
Collaborating lawyer. Bar nº 119,952 — Madrid Bar Association.
More than 10 years of experience specialised in commercial and real estate law. He began his career with extracurricular internships at CMS Albiñana Suárez de Lezo while completing the Master’s in Corporate Legal Advisory at Centro de Estudios Garrigues.
He then joined Simmons & Simmons as a junior lawyer, later moving through the Corporate and M&A departments of firms such as ECIJA and Lener.
Throughout his career he has trained in top-tier advisory work, taking part in corporate restructurings, M&A transactions and real estate asset acquisitions, while advising leading companies and entities across multiple sectors on an ongoing basis.
His path across different firms has allowed him to combine experiences and live first-hand Legal in-house projects with clients such as Club Atlético de Madrid, B&B Hotels and Grupo Starlite.
After more than a decade practising in Madrid — and while keeping his professional ties to the capital — he now continues his activity in the South of Spain, covering primarily the Costa del Sol (Marbella and Málaga), as well as Córdoba and Seville.
He also collaborates with the ALSP (Alternative Legal Services Provider) Lawyer for Projects, contributing to commercial and real estate law projects.
EDUCATION
- Centro de Estudios Garrigues — Master’s in Corporate Legal Advisory (2013–2014)
- Universidad San Pablo CEU — Degree in Law (European Community Law) (2008–2013)
LANGUAGES
- English: advanced (professional level) — International Legal English Certificate (ILEC 2014)
- Italian: intermediate (year of law studies at Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence)
- Spanish: native
LAWYER
Salvador Arenas Cortina
Collaborating lawyer. Bar nº 16,544 — Seville Bar Association.
Lawyer specialised in tax advisory, with a strong digital mindset and entrepreneurial vision, focused on applying technology-driven solutions to the legal and business environment.
He brings solid legal training in Law, with a specialisation in Tax Law and complementary knowledge in Commercial and Administrative Law, mainly applied to tax advisory for companies across different sectors — particularly in sports and real estate — as well as in corporate structures and holdings. This experience has given him a comprehensive view of how businesses and the Spanish market operate.
His profile is defined by adaptability to dynamic working environments, professional flexibility and a practical approach focused on solving tax and business challenges.
He also has experience in entrepreneurship and digital project development, and combines his professional activity with tax content creation in digital media.
EDUCATION
- Executive Master in Digital Business, ESADE Business School (2023–2024). Strategy and digital business models, management, finance and leadership. International experience at the University of California, Berkeley. Master’s thesis: VocaTech, an AI-based platform for career-decision guidance.
- Enterprise Programme – Digital Marketing, Incubadora Despegue (Feb. 2022 – Sept. 2022). Design and implementation of communication and digital marketing strategies focused on lead generation.
- Double Master’s in Law and Corporate Tax Advisory (LLM), IE Law School (Oct. 2017 – Jul. 2018). Specialisation in tax law, corporate taxation and legal business management. Bar admission preparation.
- Preparation for the State Tax Inspector Examination (2013–2017). Intensive training in tax law, accounting, economics and inspection procedures.
- Degree in Law and Diploma in European Community Law, Universidad CEU San Pablo (Sept. 2009 – Jun. 2013).
LANGUAGES
- English: advanced (professional level)
- French: intermediate (Erasmus in Aix-en-Provence)
- Spanish: native
LAWYER
Arturo Torres Rangil
Collaborating lawyer. Bar nº 135,902 — Madrid Bar Association.
More than 10 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance and Audiovisual Law, both in Spain and Switzerland. His career began during his university years, combining his studies with internships at the Arroyo Asociados firm in Munich and Lozano Schindhelm in Valencia.
After completing his Bar admission Master’s, he joined the Compliance department at BBVA Switzerland. He then moved through the Forensic department at DELOITTE, before being hired by JULIUS BAER, a leading Swiss wealth-management bank, where he held several roles culminating in Front Risk Manager for the Americas region.
Following his time in Switzerland, he relocated to Spain, where he served as Compliance Officer MLRO at SAFRA SARASIN, the Swiss-Brazilian bank, and later as Head of Compliance at Divarian (Cerberus — US investment fund).
Since 2021 he has practised as a Lawyer-Consultant through his own firm, COMTORA, a boutique practice specialised in Compliance and Audiovisual Law. From there he advises Spanish and international companies on compliance, and top-tier producers, artists and screenwriters on contracts and project financing, among other matters.
EDUCATION
- Universidad Internacional de La Rioja — Master’s in the Practice of Law (2016–2018)
- University of Passau (Germany) — LL.M. in German Law for Foreign Students (2014–2015)
- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha — Degree in Law (2010–2014)
COURSES
- University of Passau (Germany) — Certificate of Basic Knowledge of German Law (2013–2014)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid — Basic Public Speaking Course (2010)
LANGUAGES
- Working languages: Spanish and English
- English: C1 — spoken and written at professional level
- German: B2 — spoken and written
PUBLICATIONS
- Economipedia (www.economipedia.com) — Contributor for the legal section
- Revista de estudios sobre Justicia, Derecho y Economía (RJDE) — “Distribution of Powers in Germany”
LAWYER
Ramón Meléndez-Valdés Cutanda
Lawyer. Bar nº 3,350 — Toledo Bar Association.
After graduating in Law and Business Administration in 2016, he prepared for the Judiciary State Examination until 2023.
He then redirected his career by completing the Master’s in Bar Admission and Court Procurement at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, finishing as the top student in his class.
He completed the Master’s internship at Cervantes & Abogados in Toledo, gaining hands-on knowledge across several legal areas — mainly criminal, insurance, civil and employment law.
After this internship, he joined the team at SERRANO DEL RÍO ABOGADOS, S.L.P., where he focuses on civil law advisory.
EDUCATION
- Master’s Degree in Bar Admission — University of Castilla-La Mancha (2023–2025)
- Preparation for the Judiciary State Examination (2016–2023)
- Double Degree in Law and Business Administration — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2010–2016)
PUBLICATIONS
- “Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Case Analysis and Legal Opinion on its Implications” (2025)
LANGUAGES
- English — First Certificate in English, University of Cambridge (2016)
- Spanish: native
LAW GRADUATE
Celia Fariñas Ruiz
Law graduate.
She began her practical training in the third year of her Law degree at SOLITE ABOGADOS S.L., where she collaborated mainly on insurance and civil law matters.
After completing her university studies, she carried out her curricular internship with attorney Teresa Hermida Correa, taking part in matters across several legal areas — including criminal, employment and civil law.
In September 2025 she joined SERRANO DEL RÍO ABOGADOS S.L.P., where she continues her professional training.
EDUCATION
- Degree in Law — Universidad Camilo José Cela (2024)
- Master’s in Bar Admission and Court Procurement — Universidad Camilo José Cela (in progress)
COURSES
- Specialisation Diploma in ICT Law and Compliance — Universidad Camilo José Cela
PUBLICATIONS
- “The Digital Revolution in Justice: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Criminal Law”
