María Sanz

She has an extensive professional background advising companies, business owners, financial institutions, and investment funds in situations of economic and financial distress.

She holds a Law Degree from the University of Barcelona, a Master’s Degree in Insolvency Law from the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), and a Master’s Degree in Legal Practice and International Advocacy from ISDE.

Her practice focuses on providing comprehensive advice in insolvency proceedings and corporate restructurings, with the primary objective of preserving the viability of companies and their economic activity. Her work covers the entire process, from the pre-insolvency stage and the negotiation of restructuring plans to the full handling of insolvency proceedings in all their forms.

She also has extensive experience in second chance proceedings, having advised consumers and self-employed professionals on obtaining the discharge of outstanding debts.

Her professional approach combines deep technical knowledge of insolvency regulations with a highly practical perspective, aimed at achieving viable and effective solutions both in out-of-court negotiations and within judicial proceedings.

Academic background

• Law Degree, University of Barcelona (UB).
• Master's Degree in Law and International Law, Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE)
• Master's Degree in Bankruptcy Law, Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB).

Teaching activity

• Lecturer at the Legal Clinic of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra
• Associate lecturer at the Centre for Financial Studies (CEF)
• Lecturer at the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) on Insolvency Law

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English