Osborne Clarke has announced the appointment of Xavier Frías as a new partner of the firm in Spain, consolidating its commitment to internal talent and strengthening its Commercial Law and Compliance team, particularly in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector.
According to Silvia Steiner, partner and international head of the Life Sciences & Healthcare practice in Spain, “Xavier’s promotion is a fully deserved recognition of his career and the excellence with which he has developed his practice in Commercial, especially in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors. His proactivity, deep understanding of the business, and ability to anticipate regulatory developments, with a clear focus on delivering real value to clients, make him a key reference in Osborne Clarke’s team in Spain.”
The firm also announced the promotion of Cristina Rosanes and Gustavo Esquivias as new directors, “demonstrating that the team has solidified as a high-performance unit with the highest specialization,” added Steiner, who emphasizes that “these three promotions strengthen our strategic contribution to the international team, globally recognized for its expertise in Life Sciences & Healthcare.”
Miguel Lorán and Jordi Casas, managing partners of Osborne Clarke in Spain, stated that “the appointment of Xavier Frías as partner is a very important step in consolidating our compliance and commercial contracting practice, and we are confident that he will contribute to the firm’s success in Spain and internationally.”
More about Xavier Frías
He is a lawyer specialized in commercial contracting and compliance, with extensive experience advising national and international clients on the drafting, review, and negotiation of various types of commercial contracts (distribution and agency, supply and manufacturing, licenses and technology transfers, service provision, among others). He also stands out for his work in designing and implementing compliance programs, including the development of risk maps, policies and procedures, training, and whistleblower channels.
Frías has developed his entire professional career at Osborne Clarke, where he joined in 2008. His specialization and dedication in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors have positioned him as one of the key references in the firm’s Commercial practice.
