Experience

DS Avocats

• France
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• General Secretary of DS Group

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Coordination with the different offices of the DS Group in matters regarding business development, global clients, reputation and communication issues. Implementation of cross-selling strategies and global international projects of the Firm. Organisation and follow-up of global meetings.

• Partner and Head of Latam Desk

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Madrid Area, Spain Partner of DS Ovslaw firm in Madrid. In charge of development of International issues in Spain, i.e. LATAM, Africa and Asia. Corporate, M&A and Infrastructure departments. About the Firm: https://www.lemondedudroit.fr/nominations/56726-dsavocats-arrivee-angelina-lopez-molina-associee-bureau-madrid.html Full range services Law Firm based in Madrid and Barcelona and member of DS Group. DS offices are located mainly in Europe, Asia and LATAM. Extremely internationally… Show more Partner of DS Ovslaw firm in Madrid. In charge of development of International issues in Spain, i.e. LATAM, Africa and Asia. Corporate, M&A and Infrastructure departments. About the Firm: https://www.lemondedudroit.fr/nominations/56726-dsavocats-arrivee-angelina-lopez-molina-associee-bureau-madrid.html Full range services Law Firm based in Madrid and Barcelona and member of DS Group. DS offices are located mainly in Europe, Asia and LATAM. Extremely internationally oriented, with 26 offices around the world, DS is now expanding in South America and in North Africa with the same dynamism. Customer base include large Spanish companies as well as multinationals, active in very different sectors, such as finance, venture capital, infrastructures, internet and new technologies, pharma, energy, hotel industry, real estate and retail. We work in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian and Catalan.



GRUPO SANJOSE

• Spain
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of International Legal Department

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2018

  Madrid (Spain) Grupo Empresarial San José is a multinational listed company based in Madrid, Spain, active in the fields of construction, energy and engineering. Angela had overall responsibility for all international internal and external legal services across 22 countries and played a prominent role in SANJOSE’s major international transactions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. She overviewed all commercial transactions of the Group and its subsidiaries and branches worldwide… Show more Grupo Empresarial San José is a multinational listed company based in Madrid, Spain, active in the fields of construction, energy and engineering. Angela had overall responsibility for all international internal and external legal services across 22 countries and played a prominent role in SANJOSE’s major international transactions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. She overviewed all commercial transactions of the Group and its subsidiaries and branches worldwide. Coordinated the corporate development of the Group. Dealt with complex matters related to financial, administrative and foreign direct investment issues in various countries, mainly in Middle East, India, LATAM and Africa. An expert in drafting and negotiating contracts worldwide with multinational companies acting as clients, partners and suppliers, she has advised in the successful drafting and negotiation (in English, French, Spanish and Italian) of all kind of agreements: sale and purchase of shares, finance agreements, EPC, O&M, JV agreements, service agreements, etc. Analising legal aspects of participation in public and private tenders in different countries. Drafting of minutes and other corporate documents. She managed a team of 5 lawyers, directly reporting to the CFO, the CEO and the President of the Group. Show less



DS Avocats

• France
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate in Corporate Department

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

  Shanghai (China) Legal and tax advice to foreign companies related to their investment and commercial transactions in China. Incorporation of companies and branches and acquisition of Chinese companies. Legal opinions on M&A, Corporate and Commercial Law (retail, wholesale and franchise), Real Estate, Labour, Tax and Intellectual Property. Drafting and negotiation of sale and purchase of shares, distribution, labour, LOI, JV agreements, etc. Presentations and speeches on foreign investment in China before… Show more Legal and tax advice to foreign companies related to their investment and commercial transactions in China. Incorporation of companies and branches and acquisition of Chinese companies. Legal opinions on M&A, Corporate and Commercial Law (retail, wholesale and franchise), Real Estate, Labour, Tax and Intellectual Property. Drafting and negotiation of sale and purchase of shares, distribution, labour, LOI, JV agreements, etc. Presentations and speeches on foreign investment in China before Chambers of Commerce, Consulates, business organizations and delegations, etc. Presentations on foreign investment related issues before Chambers of Commerce, Consulates, entrepreneurial associations, etc. Publication of several articles in the magazine “Hola China” and in the following blog: http://www.foreignentrepreneursinchina.com/. Supervision of a team of several lawyers. Show less



Clyde & Co

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate in Corporate Department

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2010

  Shanghai (China) Advice on issues related to foreign direct investment in China. Incorporation of subsidiaries, JVs and representative offices in China. Negotiation of several contracts in connection with the Shanghai 2010 Expo. Meetings with numerous potential and existing clients. Presented seminars on PRC Employment Law and Real Estate Law before the Italian and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and Shanghai. Responsible for coordination and implementation of intensive business development… Show more Advice on issues related to foreign direct investment in China. Incorporation of subsidiaries, JVs and representative offices in China. Negotiation of several contracts in connection with the Shanghai 2010 Expo. Meetings with numerous potential and existing clients. Presented seminars on PRC Employment Law and Real Estate Law before the Italian and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and Shanghai. Responsible for coordination and implementation of intensive business development activities focusing on European clients' FDI in China. Supervision of 3 lawyers. Show less



Garrigues

• Spain
• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate in Corporate Department

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2008

  Madrid (Spain) Drafting of documents and active negotiation in corporate transactions, including M&A, JV agreements, Corporate restructuring, bank-insurance, etc. Legal advice on foreign direct investment in Spain. Corporate secretarial services. Drafting of articles and legal opinions. Team coordinator of 3 lawyers.



SPANISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION

• Lawyer

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Madrid (Spain) Part time cooperation with the “YEAR OF SPAIN IN CHINA”. Establishing institutional contacts and providing legal and strategic advice to numerous Spanish companies regarding their development in China. Dealing with IP issues and commercial agreements.



Artabel, SA

• Internship in Legal Department

  • Nov 2003 - Feb 2004

  Paris (France) Negotiation and drafting of international sales contracts. Assisted in managing commercial, logistic and legal aspects of international commercial operations.



Banco Popular France

• Internship

  • Jul 2002 - Aug 2002

  Paris (France) Direct contact with clients of the branch located in rue de la Pompe. In charge of front office transactions.