DLA Piper announced the addition of Bárbara Córdoba, a judge specializing in Commercial Law with over 20 years of experience in the judiciary, as a new counsel in the Litigation and Regulatory practice. Her arrival represents a strategic step for the firm’s position as a leader in complex litigation and corporate restructuring processes.
Regarding her arrival, Bárbara Córdoba stated that she is “very proud that one of the world’s leading law firms has invited me to join their team. I embark on this new chapter with the same determination and enthusiasm with which I began my role as a judge. I am here to contribute, to share my experience in order to offer the best solutions, in a highly globalized world where DLA Piper’s international platform holds an unparalleled position”.
Jesús Zapata, managing partner of DLA Piper in Spain, emphasized that “Bárbara’s addition is a firm commitment to technical excellence and intellectual leadership. Her extensive litigation experience and ability to anticipate future needs will bring added value to our clients, especially in highly complex litigation and restructuring processes that require strategic vision, predictability, and legal certainty”.
For his part, Borja de Obeso, partner in charge of the Litigation and Regulatory area, added that “Bárbara not only brings in-depth knowledge of civil and commercial law, but also a unique ability to envision the complete solution to the dispute and design creative solutions that optimize the outcome of the litigation or transaction. Her multidisciplinary profile and her great prestige in the sector will allow us to continue growing in premium mandates and strengthen our position in the market”.
Finally, Juan Verdugo, partner in charge of the Restructuring and Insolvency area, commented that “Barbara’s experience in restructuring plans and complex insolvency proceedings will be key to scaling our practice and taking it to new levels of success. Barbara’s vision, commitment, and enormous work capacity complement the talent of the team, confirming our international leadership in managing special situations”.
More about Bárbara Córdoba
Córdoba has developed a distinguished career in commercial, corporate, financial, intellectual and industrial property litigation, unfair competition, and especially in restructurings, insolvencies, and corporate governance. She has presided over commercial courts in Madrid and Barcelona, with a confirmation rate exceeding 90%.
Furthermore, he has participated in pioneering projects for the modernization of the Spanish Justice system, coordinating the approval of judicial protocols and best practice guides that have placed Spain at the top levels of legal certainty and efficiency in complex situations.
