Alvaro Quintairos Domenech

Competent but communication could be more consistent

I engaged Alvaro Quintairos Domenech of Maluenda Penal for assistance with a complex business compliance matter that had potential criminal exposure. His background, including his recognition in Corporate Governance and Compliance by Best Lawyers, was a primary reason for my selection. His legal analysis of our internal policies against Spanish regulatory frameworks was thorough and demonstrated his deep expertise from his Barcelona practice. He correctly identified several critical vulnerabilities in our operational procedures. However, the experience was mixed. While the substantive work was solid, practical execution had shortcomings. Communication was sometimes delayed, with responses taking several days during crucial phases, which created anxiety. There were also occasional disconnects; his advice, while legally sound, sometimes felt more academic than pragmatic for our specific San Antonio-based operational context, requiring us to bridge that gap. For straightforward legal analysis, he is undoubtedly knowledgeable, particularly given his education at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and his recognized standing. Yet, for clients who require consistent, proactive updates and advice tailored to a U.S. business environment while dealing with Spanish law implications, expectations should be managed. The work product was good, but the client service aspect felt merely adequate.