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An auditing economist with more than thirty years’ experience in the management of companies in crisis, he has acted as administrator in many insolvency proceedings, which has enabled him to accumulate extensive knowledge of different sectors, including industrial, aviation, energy, real estate, maritime, commercial and services.

He collaborates with the Courts carrying out both judicial and patrimonial administrations of individuals.

He has combined his professional activity with teaching in different institutions such as the Judicial School where he has taught Economics and Accounting to several promotions of judges in their initial training period, he has taught the postgraduate course “Companies in Crisis: prevention, restructuring and insolvency” at IDEC-UPF and has participated as a speaker in many seminars on insolvency and company restructuring.

Economist and auditor with more than thirty years of professional experience, during which time he has been the administrator of many companies in crisis in various sectors such as finance, real estate, energy, industry, technology, commerce, agriculture and services.

The exercise of his activity has allowed him to lead the restructuring of companies through corporate operations, sale of production units, rationalisation of cost structure or liquidation, negotiating the best solutions for each case with the different agents involved.

He will join Lexaudit in 2019. A magistrate specialising in commercial matters, on leave of absence, he joined the judiciary in 1999, having worked, among others, in the commercial courts of Palma de Mallorca since 2004.

Author of numerous publications, regular lecturer in commercial and insolvency forums, he collaborates with various universities in the development of training programmes related to these subjects.

Ángel Ardura Sahagún is an economist with extensive experience in auditing and financial control within the real estate sector. He has been appointed insolvency administrator by Lexaudit in numerous bankruptcy proceedings and currently leads the firm’s economic restructuring practice. He also delivers specialized sessions on restructuring plans, combining technical rigor with a practical approach to support viability assessments, creditor negotiations and insolvency management.

Joan Vilella Xampeny is a commercial lawyer specializing in insolvency and M&A with more than 20 years of professional experience in the field of insolvency. He has acted as insolvency administrator in numerous bankruptcy proceedings and takes part in the preparation and implementation of restructuring plans in which Lexaudit has been appointed Expert in Restructuring. His practice combines deep legal knowledge with hands on experience in creditor negotiation and corporate reorganization.

He holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Oviedo (2000) and a Master in Business Legal Consultancy from IE Business School (1993). He is Professor of Administrative Law at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). He has extensive experience in defence and business relations with the Public Sector (contracting, transport, concessions, subsidies, etc.), both for private companies and public business entities. He has participated as an expert advisor in several bankruptcy proceedings of concessionary companies and/or companies with special links to the Public Sector.

Sergio Gutiérrez is an economist and lawyer specialising in insolvency proceedings and the economic and financial analysis of companies facing insolvency or operational difficulties. He has extensive experience in monitoring insolvency proceedings, participating directly in the analysis of companies’ financial and asset positions, the preparation of economic and financial documentation, the assessment of viability scenarios, the transfer of production units, and corporate or financial reorganisation processes, as well as providing technical support throughout the various stages of the proceedings.

He works in the economic and insolvency department at Lexaudit; his background as an economist and lawyer provides a technical, structured and practical perspective, focused on identifying solutions that preserve value, facilitate dialogue with creditors and investors, and contribute to business continuity where feasible.

Astrid Sopena is an economist specialising in insolvency law, with extensive experience in auditing and the financial management of insolvency proceedings. She has participated in numerous insolvency proceedings, contributing to the preparation and monitoring of insolvency reports, viability analyses linked to proposed arrangements, liquidations and the coordination of the various stages of the proceedings.

She works in the insolvency department at Lexaudit, participating in the comprehensive monitoring of insolvency and pre-insolvency proceedings, providing a holistic view of the insolvency process from an economic and operational perspective. She has also collaborated on pre-pack arrangements aimed at preserving business operations and the transfer of production units.

Marta Puigcerver is a commercial lawyer with over fifteen years’ specialisation in the field of insolvency and corporate restructuring. She also has experience in the field of town planning – where she began her professional career – and corporate legal advice, as well as international training in the field of business administration and management.

Over the last twelve years of her professional practice at Lexaudit, she has been involved in insolvency proceedings of great technical and legal complexity, in the drafting and preparation of claims and redundancy plans, and, more recently, in the analysis of restructuring plans and providing legal support within the Lexaudit team as a Restructuring Expert. Her professional practice thus combines solid legal experience and specialisation with a practical understanding of the business world, which facilitates a comprehensive view and analysis of the various issues and solutions.

Daniel Arteta is an economist specialising in business valuation, financial restructuring and special situations. He has experience in M&A transactions, acting as an advisor to both buyers and sellers, covering origination processes, financial due diligence, transaction modelling, structuring and negotiation. He has also participated in alternative investment processes in private equity, with direct involvement in the management, monitoring and value creation of portfolio companies, as well as in the construction of portfolios for family offices.

She is currently part of Lexaudit’s restructuring team, having been involved in proceedings where Lexaudit has been appointed as Restructuring Expert, as well as in the valuation of operating companies, feasibility analysis and the preparation of expert reports.

Julia Mulazzi holds a degree in Business Administration and Management and has over fifteen years’ experience in the field of insolvency and bankruptcy administration. Throughout her career, she has been involved in the handling of numerous insolvency proceedings of varying sizes and complexity, developing extensive expertise in insolvency matters as well as in judicial liquidation proceedings.

Her professional practice focuses on the management and monitoring of insolvency proceedings, actively participating in all stages of the process. The experience gained over more than a decade and a half of working in the insolvency sector has enabled her to acquire in-depth practical knowledge of insolvency legislation and the various mechanisms for resolving crisis situations, providing a technical and specialised perspective on highly complex proceedings.

María Arqued is a lawyer and economist with experience in insolvency, civil and commercial litigation, and corporate restructuring. She is currently part of the Lexaudit team, where she carries out legal and economic work in insolvency and pre-insolvency proceedings, participating in all legal proceedings in which the firm acts as insolvency administrator, as well as in asset liquidation, advising on the transfer of business units, and the preparation of claims schedules.

His dual background in law and economics enables him to bring a cross-disciplinary perspective to the analysis of insolvency situations, combining a procedural approach with an understanding of the financial and business realities of companies in difficulty. His practice focuses on the preparation of procedural documents, the legal analysis of insolvency transactions, and the monitoring of legal proceedings related to crisis scenarios and corporate reorganisation.

Maialen Herrera is an economist with experience in auditing, economic analysis and corporate insolvency proceedings. Throughout her career, she has acquired a solid background in financial analysis, accounting reviews and risk assessment.

Since joining Lexaudit, she has been actively involved in insolvency proceedings, contributing to the economic and financial analysis of companies, the preparation of reports, the liquidation of assets and the management of the transfer of business units. She is also part of multidisciplinary teams handling particularly complex cases, providing an integrated view of the economic and legal aspects involved in insolvency situations.

Alba Becerra holds a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Financial and Tax Law. Her professional career has focused on the fields of auditing, economic and financial analysis, and insolvency proceedings.

Since joining Lexaudit, she has been involved in insolvency proceedings for both legal entities and individuals, including second-chance procedures. In this area, she is involved in analysing the economic and financial situation of debtors, preparing reports and monitoring the various steps involved in insolvency proceedings. She is also part of teams dedicated to preparing audit and accounting review reports, contributing to the analysis and evaluation of financial information.

Maialen Belastegi is an economist specialising in economic and financial control and analysis, as well as corporate restructuring and insolvency processes. She is currently actively involved in the management and monitoring of insolvency and pre-insolvency proceedings as a member of Lexaudit’s economic team, contributing to the analysis of companies’ financial and asset positions, the preparation of economic and financial documentation, technical support in corporate restructuring processes, and the assessment of the viability of companies in particularly complex situations.

She also has experience in corporate analysis and M&A transactions, participating in financial assessments, viability analyses and the review of financial information in corporate and investment transactions. Her professional profile is characterised by technical rigour, analytical ability and a focus on the efficient management of complex business situations.

Jose Sandoval is an economist specialising in tax and accounting consultancy, with over five years’ experience in the field of corporate advisory services. Throughout his career, he has assisted companies across various sectors, participating in the analysis of their economic and financial situations, as well as in the planning and supervision of their tax and accounting obligations.

He currently works at Lexaudit, where he is involved in insolvency proceedings and the acquisition of business units, providing an economic perspective focused on analysing business viability and managing insolvency situations. His experience combines technical expertise in tax and accounting matters with involvement in business restructuring and continuity processes, collaborating in the exploration of alternatives that maximise asset value and preserve economic activity.