Garrigues admits 5 new tax partners and announces turnover of Eur223 million

At the provisional 2006 year-end (September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006), Garrigues’ revenues from professional fees had reached Eur223.1 million, according to the information submitted to the Partners’ Meeting of the Firm in Madrid. This figure is almost Eur30 million up on 2005 billings (Eur193.6 million) or a 15.2% increase.

The Partners’ Meeting also approved the admission of 20 new partners, of whom 5 are tax specialists. The Firm’s ultimate governing body now comprises 208 partners, including seven from the Portuguese practice. The new tax partners are:

Miguel Angel Castejon de la Encina
Felix Plaza Romero
Eduardo Abad Valdenebro
Alma Menendez Vega
Miguel C.Reis

Garrigues is Spain’s foremost law firm, both in terms of volume of business and number of professionals, with 1,600 professionals currently practicing. Including administrative and internal services personnel, Garrigues now boasts a total of 2,000 employees.