Casilda Cortés Puya

Casilda holds a Doctorate in Law and practices as a lawyer in Spain, additionally being a solicitor in England and Wales. She represents both national and international clients, aiding them in resolving pre-litigation and litigation conflicts within the realms of civil, commercial, and procedural law before all jurisdictional bodies. Moreover, she possesses extensive expertise in drafting, composing, and reviewing intricate technical contracts related to insurance, transportation, construction, renewable energy, and the civil liability of company directors.

Since 2011, Casilda has seamlessly integrated her professional commitments with a teaching role in IE University. She also actively participates as a speaker in conferences and discussions centred around legal matters.

Additionally, she allocates a portion of her time to volunteer work, actively engaging with different NGOs in the Philippines, Spain, and India. Casilda is also the Founder of Asociación PostAdopción en Acción, offering comprehensive support to young individuals facing vulnerable situations.

Corporate Experience

• Lawyer -Solicitor at Lexiusta Abogados, Madrid, Spain. 2009 - Present

• Lawyer- Solicitor at Valentín Cortés, Abogados.  Madrid, Spain.  2005 - 2009

• Lawyer- Solicitor at Diaz Bastién & Truan Abogados, Madrid, Spain.2004 - 2005 

• Solicitor-Lawyer. Irwin Michell Solicitors. London, United Kingdom. 2002 - 2004 

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Law (London) in the joint LLB program with IE University, Spain. 2019 - 2021

• Adjunct Professor of Law, IE University, Spain. 2011 - Present

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Law, Summa Cum Laude. UAM (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) with a thesis titled " Procedural Study of the Exercise of Corporate Directors' Liability • Action: Articles 238 and 239 LSC", Spain, 2022

• Expert in Mediation: Specialization in Civil and Commercial Mediation and Conflict Resolution, (UDIMA), Spain, 2018

• Master's Degree in Corporate Legal Advice (UDIMA), Spain, 2013 - 2015

• Negotiating and Drafting International Contracts. IE Law School, Spain, 2010. 

• Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (former QLTT). BBP University Law School, London, United Kingdom, 2003

• Bachelors in Law. University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom, 2000 - 2002

• Law Degree. Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, 1996 - 2001