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Ethics and Corporate Governance
Andersen's Code of Ethics
Andersen sees the practice of law and legal advice as an essential service to society, in which respect for the law, transparency, honesty and social responsibility must prevail. In this sense, the ultimate goal of the firm is to develop an ethical and integrated legal practice based on excellence, in accordance with the highest professional standards and the law in force.
Within the firm’s ethical culture, clients are the essence of the firm’s activity, which adopts all necessary measures to guarantee that all its professionals and collaborators advise and defend the legitimate interests of their clients in an independent and objective manner, in the face of all kinds of interference.
Corporate Governance
Andersen’s Corporate Governance is the base structure that guarantees transparency, ethics and sustainability in management. We have a structure that facilitates efficient decision making, promoting an environment of trust and professionalism, both internally and with our clients.
Below is a detailed description of the structure that underpins our Corporate Governance:
General Meeting
This is the body that adopts the resolutions that shape the firm’s corporate will and is comprised of all partners with an interest in the firm.
Board of Directors
This is the body in charge of the management and administration of the firm. Its members are elected every four years by the general meeting. It is currently composed of seven members.
Managing Partner
This is the chief executive officer of the firm, a member of the board of directors to whom the executive functions for the management of the firm have been delegated. Currently the managing partner of Andersen in Iberia is José Vicente Morote.
Executive Partner and General Counsel
These two positions are currently held by the same person, Ignacio Aparicio Ramos, who is also secretary of the board of directors. The executive partner has also been delegated powers by the board of directors in support of the managing partner. The general counsel is the person in charge of: (i) coordinating and executing the firm’s legal matters; (ii) ensuring the legality of all the firm’s internal processes and (iii) controlling the risks in the relationship with the client.
Senior Partner
The senior partner of the firm is Javier Mata. He is part of the firm’s Operations Committee, an internal body in charge of assisting the managing partner in the execution and development of the firm’s main activity.
Operations Committee
This is the internal body of the firm in charge of assisting the managing partner in the execution and development of the main activity of the firm, as well as in all those matters that may be required. This committee is composed of the managing partner, area directors, office directors, management committee, general counsel, Senior Partner Javier Mata, and Of Counsel Miguel Gordillo.
Area Directors
Office Directors
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
This is the body in charge of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through the development of policies and strategies, the supervision of regulatory compliance, as well as the development of communication, training and internal awareness activities. It is currently chaired by Arancha Bengoechea and composed of the following members:
