ABOUT THE FIRM
With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice to individuals, companies, investors, immigration agencies and other intermediary agents.
Our way of working is the result of the integration of several generations of lawyers that offer a balanced vision based on experience and modernity, covering a wide range of specialties in all legal fields and all aspects of professional work.
We speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
We are ready to help you!
About The Firm
Multidisciplinary legal office, working for more than 40 years with national and international clients to help them solve their immigration, tax and business related issues in Spain and Andorra.
We are ready to help you!
“We make it happen.”
Cristian Balcells Navarro
CEO / FOUNDER BALCELLS GROUP
He is in charge of ensuring the union of all and keeping the energy of the team high. As a native of Barcelona, Cristian studied at the prestigious ESADE law school and also at the London School of Economics. He started doing internships in Geneva for the UN, specifically in the Human Rights Commission and also in the company SOLVAY IBERICA. Later, given his entrepreneurial nature, he started BALCELLS GROUP and INMIGRATION SPAIN. A lot of charisma, positive attitude and decisive character.
Marta Lamora
Legal department
Raised in the city of Barcelona, Marta graduated in Law from Universidad Pompeu Fabra, and completed her Master de Abogacia in the same college. She has previously worked multinational law firms, in various fields, and now specialises in Civil Law. She is fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English.
“Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.”
– Charles de Montesquieu
– Charles de Montesquieu
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
– Mark Twain
– Mark Twain
Jose Rodriguez
corporate department/ Accountancy
A native of Madrid, Jose has a Business Management degree, as well as a Master’s in International Business Management from ICEX-CECO. He has had considerable experience working in accountancy and other fields, for various multinationals. He is currently a part of the Accountancy & Business department at Balcells Group. Jose is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Carme Llobet Lorenzo
corporate department / Accountancy
A true Barcelona native, Carme was born and brought up in this city. She is a graduate from Universidad de Barcelona, with a degree in Licenciado en Economia and has 20 years of experience working in this field. Over her illustrious career, Carme has worked for various multinationals and is now a senior member of Balcells Group, working as a Tax and Accountancy specialist. Carme is fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English
“Mucha gente pequeña en lugares pequeños, haciendo cosas pequeñas pueden cambiar el mundo”
– Eduardo Galeano
– Eduardo Galeano
“THE VOLUME OF YOUR VOICE DOES NOT INCREASE THE VALIDITY OF YOUR ARGUMENT.”
– Steve Maraboli
– Steve Maraboli
Gonzalo García-Monclús
legal department
Gonzalo is from Barcelona and has a law degree from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s degree in law from the University of Malaga in conjunction with the Malaga Bar Association. In addition to a great charisma, he has 3 years of experience in the sector and is very versatile in Balcells group as he handles cases of both foreigners and civil, commercial and even criminal. He speaks fluent Spanish, Catalan and English.
Eduardo Herranz
Legal department
Born and brought up in Barcelona, Eduardo has a law degree from University of Salamanca, along with 2 Post Graduate degrees, specializing in Derecho Civil and Derecho Mercantil. With over 3 years of experience in the field, Eduardo has been handling the Legal department at Balcells Group for the past year. He is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English.
“The true purpose of a lawyer is to unite parties driven asunder.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
– Mahatma Gandhi
“TRY NOT TO BECOME A PERSON OF SUCCESS, BUT RATHER TRY TO BECOME A PERSON OF VALUE.”
– albert einstein
– albert einstein
Yelena Ishnyakova
Inmigration department
Yelena is from Kazajistán and living in Barcelona for more than 10 years. She has a degree in Arts and Humanities (Grado en Artes y Humanidades) and also a Master degree from Barcelona EAE Business school. Yelena has great experience in the business area and handles immigration cases in our law firm. She speaks native Russian-Spanish, fluent in English and Catalan.
ALICIA ARRUA
INMIGRATION DEPARTMENT
Alicia is from Paraguay and has been living in Barcelona for 5 years. She has a law degree from the Catholic University in Asunción, as well as, a Master degree in Corporate Finance Law from the University of Westminster, London and a Postgraduate course in Compliance from the Pompeu Fabra University. Alicia has previously worked in international law firms, in the fields of corporate and immigration law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
– GEore lorimer
– GEore lorimer
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
– walt disney
– walt disney
irene marti
immigration department
Irene has studied law at Universidad de Barcelona and has completed the Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the UOC. She has been working in the field of immigration law for 3 years, working for two different law firms until joining the Balcells Group team. She speaks Spanish, English, Catalan and some German.
ALEXANDRA KOSTROMITINA
administration
Born in Russia, Alexandra has been living in Spain for 8 years. She has a diploma in International Relations in Moscow and a degree in translation and interpretation. Currently, she is in charge of the administrative tasks of Balcells Group and of attending to the clients so that they feel as comfortable as possible with us. She is fluent in Russian, Spanish, English and has notions of Catalan and French.
“think globally, act locally.”
– patrick geddes
– patrick geddes
“we’re just enthusiastic about what we do.”
– steve jobs
– steve jobs
elena Puigserver
marketing department
Elena has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations, along with a Master in Digital Marketing, both at the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona. With 5 years in the Digital Marketing sector, she is in charge of creating and managing valuable content in the networks as well as dynamizing our community. Communication, empathy and creativity are her greatest allies. She speaks fluent Spanish, Catalan and English.
gerard martínez
marketing department
Gerard has a degree in Business Administration and Management from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, as well as a Master in Digital Traffic Management. His career in the world of Marketing began as a freelance while he was studying. After several years of experience in other sectors, he decided to enter the legal world to join the Balcells Group team. He is in charge of finding people to help, making sure that we bring the maximum value possible. He is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English.
“ACTION PRECEDES MOTIVATION.”
– robert j mckain
– robert j mckain
“We make it happen.”
Cristian Balcells Navarro
CEO / FOUNDER BALCELLS GROUP
He is in charge of ensuring the union of all and keeping the energy of the team high. As a native of Barcelona, Cristian studied at the prestigious ESADE law school and also at the London School of Economics. He started doing internships in Geneva for the UN, specifically in the Human Rights Commission and also in the company SOLVAY IBERICA. Later, given his entrepreneurial nature, he started BALCELLS GROUP and INMIGRATION SPAIN. A lot of charisma, positive attitude and decisive character.
“Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.”
– Charles de Montesquieu
– Charles de Montesquieu
Marta Lamora
Legal department
Raised in the city of Barcelona, Marta graduated in Law from Universidad Pompeu Fabra, and completed her Master de Abogacia in the same college. She has previously worked multinational law firms, in various fields, and now specialises in Civil Law. She is fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English.
“The true purpose of a lawyer is to unite parties driven asunder.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
– Mahatma Gandhi
Eduardo Herranz
Legal department
Born and brought up in Barcelona, Eduardo has a law degree from University of Salamanca, along with 2 Post Graduate degrees, specializing in Derecho Civil and Derecho Mercantil. With over 3 years of experience in the field, Eduardo has been handling the Legal department at Balcells Group for the past year. He is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English.
“Mucha gente pequeña en lugares pequeños, haciendo cosas pequeñas pueden cambiar el mundo” – Eduardo Galeano
Carme Llobet Lorenzo
Corporate department/ Accountancy
A true Barcelona native, Carme was born and brought up in this city. She is a graduate from Universidad de Barcelona, with a degree in Licenciado en Economia and has 20 years of experience working in this field. Over her illustrious career, Carme has worked for various multinationals and is now a senior member of Balcells Group, working as a Tax and Accountancy specialist.
Carme is fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English
Carme is fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
– Mark Twain
– Mark Twain
Jose Rodriguez
Corporate department/ Accountancy
A native of Madrid, Jose has a Business Management degree, as well as a Master’s in International Business Management from ICEX-CECO. He has had considerable experience working in accountancy and other fields, for various multinationals. He is currently a part of the Accountancy & Business department at Balcells Group. Jose is fluent in both Spanish and English.
“”The volume of your voice does not increase the validity of your argument.”
– Steve Maraboli
– Steve Maraboli
Gonzalo García-Monclús
Legal department
Gonzalo is from Barcelona and has a law degree from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s degree in law from the University of Malaga in conjunction with the Malaga Bar Association. In addition to a great charisma, he has 3 years of experience in the sector and is very versatile in Balcells group as he handles cases of both foreigners and civil, commercial and even criminal. He speaks fluent Spanish, Catalan and English.
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George lorimer
alicia arrua
Immigration department
Alicia is from Paraguay and has been living in Barcelona for 5 years. She has a law degree from the Catholic University in Asunción, as well as, a Master degree in Corporate Finance Law from the University of Westminster, London and a Postgraduate course in Compliance from the Pompeu Fabra University. Alicia has previously worked in international law firms, in the fields of corporate and immigration law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
irene marti
Immigration department
Irene has studied law at Universidad de Barcelona and has completed the Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the UOC. She has been working in the field of immigration law for 3 years, working for two different law firms until joining the Balcells Group team. She speaks Spanish, English, Catalan and some German.
“TRY NOT TO BECOME A PERSON OF SUCCESS, BUT RATHER TRY TO BECOME A PERSON OF VALUE.” – albert einstein
Yelena Ishnyakova
Immigration department
Yelena is from Kazajistán and living in Barcelona for more than 10 years. She has a degree in Arts and Humanities (Grado en Artes y Humanidades) and also a Master degree from Barcelona EAE Business school. Yelena has great experience in the business area and handles immigration cases in our law firm. She speaks native Russian-Spanish, fluent in English and Catalan.
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – confucius
alexandra kostromitina
Administration
Born in Russia, Alexandra has been living in Spain for 8 years. She has a diploma in International Relations in Moscow and a degree in translation and interpretation. Currently, she is in charge of the administrative tasks of Balcells Group and of attending to the clients so that they feel as comfortable as possible with us. She is fluent in Russian, Spanish, English and has notions of Catalan and French.
“ACTION PRECEDES MOTIVATION.” – Robert J Mckain
Gerard martínez
Marketing department
Gerard has a degree in Business Administration and Management from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, as well as a Master in Digital Traffic Management. His career in the world of Marketing began as a freelance while he was studying. After several years of experience in other sectors, she decided to enter the legal world to join the Balcells Group team. He is in charge of finding people to help, making sure that we bring the maximum value possible. She is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English.
“we’re just enthusiastic about what we do.” – Steve Jobs
Elena Puigserver
Marketing department
Elena has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations, along with a Master in Digital Marketing, both at the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona. With 5 years in the Digital Marketing sector, she is in charge of creating and managing valuable content in the networks as well as dynamizing our community. Communication, empathy and creativity are her greatest allies. She speaks fluent Spanish, Catalan and English.