awards & rankings
awards & rankings
Avante Legal is ranked in Band 1 in the international directories Chambers and Partners, Europe (Spain, Shipping) and The Legal 500 (Spain, Transport: Shipping). Furthermore, the firm’s lawyers are regularly recognised in the leading international directories.
What our clients say
This is a very solid practice, with great technical knowledge and, more importantly for us, with a business vision of the problems. They understand the risks of our business and offer us solutions that can be implemented in practice. They are very used to the international nature of our business, in which they move with ease, prudence and a lot of knowledge.
The team at Avante are all top shipping specialists who work as a flexible client facing team. They are, without doubt, one of the leading firms in Spain. They regularly become involved in Spain’s largest shipping casualties and litigation. Very much the go-to firm in Spain when the stakes are high.
" Technically very prepared team, probably the best in the market at a technical-legal level with great knowledge of the maritime transport sector both at a legal business level and very practical approach ".
" Compact but versatile boutique firm' Avante Legal impresses with its 'outstanding quality of service' and ' personal attention to clientes and knowledge of the sector' ".
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2025
Chambers and Partners, Europe: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Band 1
- Julio López Quiroga Band 1.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Band 1.
- Hannah de Bustos Band 3.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Band 4.
2025
Legal 500: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Band 1
- Julio López Quiroga Hall of Fame.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Leading Partner.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Leading Partner.
- Hannah de Bustos Rising Star.
2025
Avante Legal – Firma del año (2025)
Firma del año (2025) -Transportation Law
Julio López Quiroga: Abogado del Año en Transportation Law
Antonio Quirós
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Jacobo Tojeiro
Hannah de Bustos
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2024
Chambers Europe: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Band 1:
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- Julio López Quiroga Band 1.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Band 2.
- Hannah de Bustos Band 3.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Band 4.
2024
Legal 500: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Top Tier (Band 1):
- Julio López Quiroga Hall of Fame.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Recommended lawyer.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Leading individual.
- Hannah de Bustos Rising Star.
2024
Best Lawyers: Spain (Shipping)
Best Lawyers
Avante Legal.
- Julio López Quiroga Transportation Law (and also recognised for Aviation Law, Maritime Law).
- Antonio Quirós de Sas (Insurance Law, Maritime Law and Transportation Law)
- Jacobo Tojeiro (Insurance Law)
- Hannah de Bustos (Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration, Maritime Law and Transportation Law).
2023
Chambers Europe: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Band 1:
- Julio López Quiroga Band 1.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Band 2.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Band 4.
- Hannah de Bustos Band 4.
2023
Legal 500: Spain (Shipping)
Avante Legal. Top Tier (Band 1):
‘With a footing in Madrid and Vigo, the shipping practice at Avante Legal features ‘prestigious and specialised lawyers‘».
‘The in-depth study of each issue looking for the best way to address it. Great negotiation skills aimed at achieving the best results, which always exceed expectations.’
‘Specialisation, speed of response, availability and personalised treatment by the partners. Technical rigor.’
‘The specialisation and great experience of the lawyers in the sector stands out, as well as the personalised and empathetic treatment. Prestigious and specialised lawyers.’
- Julio López Quiroga Hall of Fame.
- Antonio Quirós de Sas Recommended lawyer.
- Jacobo Tojeiro Leading individual.
- Hannah de Bustos Rising Star.
