Álvaro de la Vía, partner of the Tax Department at Araoz & Rueda since 2009, joined the firm as a senior associate after seven years as an associate in the Tax Department at Ernst & Young.

Álvaro is specialized in tax and related legal advising, with extensive experience on restructuring processes through acquisitions, sales, mergers, split-offs, share exchanges and investment transactions as well as divestments carried out by companies and private equity funds, as well as in tax planning to investors and group of companies. 

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2010 edition: Araoz & Rueda´s tax practice is well regarded by clients, in particular because of partner Álvaro de la Vía´s reputation and expertise. Clients praise the firm for its quick response times, and "low turnover, allowing for a long relationship and better understanding of our needs." 

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in The Chambers & Partners Europe Guide 2010 edition: This mid-sized firm was established in the early 1990s with a clear corporate focus. It has successfully diversified since then, and today tax constitutes one of its key departments. Clients view the team´s size as a benefit, noting: "We feel that the lawyers are close to our company, they understand us and work with us as a team." Álvaro de la Vía is the lead partner in tax, and sources describe him as "dynamic and proactive."

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2009 edition: Corporate boutique Araoz & Rueda relies on Álvaro de la Vía to handle the firm’s tax advice: "We were positively impressed with the high level of quality of the firm". 

He regularly participates in numerous seminars and lectures in prestigious and well-known institutions (such as IFAES, IEB, etc) and universities. He is also a regular collaborator in legal magazines and newspapers.