Auren has strengthened its Legal division in Barcelona with the appointment of Carles Ramírez as a partner in the Economic and Financial area. The move enhances the firm’s ability to provide economic, financial, corporate and strategic advice to companies undergoing growth, transformation and restructuring processes.
Auren’s President, Mario Alonso, highlighted that “the Barcelona office is a strategic hub for Auren, and the arrival of Carles Ramírez strengthens our capacity to offer clients advice that combines in-depth business knowledge with the corporate growth opportunities currently available in the market — something that is increasingly in demand”.
José Luis Galipienso, Head of Auren’s Barcelona office, noted that “his managerial experience and deep understanding of the local business community align perfectly with the firm’s positioning. We aim to provide comprehensive solutions grounded in a practical, strategic approach and close client relationships”.
Carles Ramírez expressed his satisfaction with the appointment, stating: “Joining Auren represents an opportunity to continue supporting companies and entrepreneurs from a 360-degree perspective, combining corporate advisory work with financial and business expertise. Being able to do so at a firm with Auren’s scale, culture and future ambitions is an exciting challenge”.
Professional background
Ramírez holds a degree in Business Administration and Management, with specialisations in Finance and Marketing, and a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management (MGTI) from Ramon Llull University. He has also completed the Management Development Programme (PDD) at IESE Business School.
His professional career spans more than 30 years, primarily in technology-based companies, where he has held senior management positions. He has also advised family-owned businesses on generational succession, modernisation, and the definition and implementation of corporate strategy.
Over the past 15 years, he has specialised in financial and strategic advisory services for SMEs and family businesses at all stages of their life cycle, as a partner at InverTEAM and InverTIM. He will now bring this experience to Auren’s Legal division, integrating legal perspectives with economic and business insight.
Auren’s Barcelona office comprises a team of 150 professionals providing services across the legal, audit, consulting and corporate divisions, offering comprehensive support with an international reach.
Following this appointment, Auren Legal in Barcelona now has eight partners: Alfons Companys, José Luis de la Cruz, Josep María Bargalló, Daniel Aroca, Josefina Huelmo, Lluís Basart and Alex Massaguer, together with Carles Ramírez.
