Spanish Business Awards 2025 Automatic data capture streamlines the process of collecting and processing information, reducing the time and effort required for manual data entry. This technology enhances productivity, accuracy, and data management, and enables organisations to focus on critical operational tasks, making it an essential tool for modern businesses. Based in Madrid, DARA Informática specialises in automatic data capture from paper forms, renowned around the world for its expertise. As the company is named in the Spanish Business Awards 2025, General Manager David Cervigón Fernández tells us more. Best Optical Document Reading Solutions Provider 2025 Spanish Business Awards 2025 Spanish Business Awards 2025 Maud Dessault Photography
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4. DARA Informática: Best Optical Document Reading Solutions Provider 2025 6. MCR Agency: Best Gaming Influencer Marketing Agency 2025 – Spain & Latin America 8. Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa: Best Luxury Hotel Resort 2025 – Tenerife 9. Fly & Fun: Best Pilot Training Centre 2025 – Madrid 10. Guadalsem: Best Seed Production & Sales Company 2025 11. Therapy in Barcelona: Best Group Psychotherapy Practice 2025 – Barcelona & Excellence Award for Mental Health Services 2025 – Barcelona 12. AirHelp: Best Flight Compensation Services Provider 2025 13. Una Casa Sobre El Mar: Most Insightful Financial Advice Platform 2025 14. Fieldfisher Spain: Economic Criminal Lawyer of the Year 2025: Javier Cuairán Contents
EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 Since its creation in 1989, DARA Informática has delivered exceptional automatic data capture to its clientele, quickly establishing itself as a leader in the evaluation of exams and personnel selection processes, as well as survey processing, hospital analytics, voting, and more. Its core values – innovation, reliability, and a commitment to quality and transparency – have served as the driving force behind DARA’s growth and have evolved with time to allow the company to adapt to the needs and challenges of its clientele. With recent new data projects, for example, includes the company’s project of digitization of an app for those with terminal illnesses, such as cancer. This project has recently been approved by the Spanish government (S.E. of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence) for the digital transformation of strategic productive sectors through the creation of demonstrators and use cases of Data Sharing Spaces. This Next Generation EU (Sectorial Data Spaces Program) framework for Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan is set to be a huge success. DARA’s clientele predominantly belong to the public administration sector, comprising ministries, city councils, provincial governments, armed forces, public service institutes, regional departments, in addition to universities, private companies focused on personnel evaluation, hospitals, and laboratories. Headquartered in Spain, DARA operates across Europe, in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Portugal; Latin America, in Peru, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, and Mexico; as well as Africa, in Morocco, Nigeria, and Uganda; and Thailand in Asia. At its core, DARA’s fundamental mission is to provide solutions that ensure the reliability of collected data, always based on transparency and accuracy. The company ensures that all exams and selection Best Optical Document Reading Solutions Provider 2025 Automatic data capture streamlines the process of collecting and processing information, reducing the time and effort required for manual data entry. This technology enhances productivity, accuracy, and data management, and enables organisations to focus on critical operational tasks, making it an essential tool for modern businesses. Based in Madrid, DARA Informática specialises in automatic data capture from paper forms, all printed in its own SUMCO printing house, and is renowned around the world for its expertise. As the company is named in the Spanish Business Awards 2025, General Manager David Cervigón Fernández tells us more. Jan25312 processes are conducted under principles of equity and fairness, guaranteeing that each candidate has the same opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities for the position they seek. Each day, DARA works towards this mission through continuous training, both for its personnel in best practices and innovative solutions, and through the implementation of systems that guarantee impartiality in all evaluations. What truly sets DARA apart from its competitors is its client-centric approach, providing personalised attention and support to each of its clients, alongside reliable and proven solutions that are backed by more than 36 years of experience in the industry. The company continuously strives to improve the quality of the products it develops, aiming to consistently meet and exceed expectations. DARA positions itself as the ideal option for clients because it not only provides the most suitable solution for their needs, but also engages, commits, and advises them, resolving doubts, maintaining readers, supplying customised printed materials, and anything else they may require. “This approach allows us to build long-term relationships based on mutual trust and become a strategic and responsible partner for those seeking an effective and definitive solution,” David explains. “In addition to excellence in the quality of our products and services, our highly trained and experienced staff stand out, as well as our competitive pricing, which is significantly lower than other international market alternatives.” David goes on to tell us that DARA takes great pride in fostering an excellent work environment, built on equal opportunities, respect, and collaboration. The company ensures that its team receives continuous training and professional development opportunities, enhancing their expertise and
5. Best Optical Document Reading Solutions Provider 2025 enabling them to deliver exceptional service. It offers flexible schedules, generous vacation policies, and personal leave options. External relationships are equally as important as internal relationships in this industry, and DARA highly values the close, friendly relationships it maintains with its clients, placing them at the very core of its operations. What’s more, DARA’s location in Madrid further enables the company to excel. “A Spanish company is characterised by its ability to adapt to changes, its focus on quality, and its capacity to build close relationships with clients and suppliers,” says David. “In our region, we stand out for our modern infrastructure, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and our strategic position as an economic and financial hub in Europe.” This positioning allows DARA to leverage specific advantages that are not available to competitors in other countries. This includes having access to a network of highly qualified professionals, as well as the continuous technological innovation driven by Madrid and Spain. These strengths enable DARA to offer more agile solutions to its clientele and continuously remain at the very forefront of emerging market trends and changes. As for industry trends, we learn that DARA has observed an increasing focus on fairness and transparency in evaluation processes, with Spain emerging as a reference in implementing measures that ensure equal conditions in state exams, such as those for the police, military, teachers, and doctors, as well as in universities and other various educational institutions. The recent COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that paper-based exams and forms remain crucial to avoiding suspicion amongst candidates and ensuring fair processes. DARA expects that in the near future, maintaining these formats in combination with organisational improvements will be the key to strengthening global trust in evaluation systems. Alongside this, the company also predicts that the use of AI in managing results will play an essential role in detecting copied exams, identifying optimal candidates for specific positions, and tracking their historical progress. By remaining ahead of such trends and adapting its operations in alignment, DARA guarantees sustained success as a key market player. As it develops more advanced technologies to further its mission, DARA also aims to expand its presence in international markets and collaborate with companies from various industries to advance its solutions. Having already established itself as a prominent figure in a number of markets - present in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America -, DARA will be building upon its stellar reputation by providing its superior solutions to new markets around the world. In addition to this, DARA expects to be fully integrated into the artificial intelligence era in 2025, offering products and solutions that completely leverage emerging technologies. This will enable the company to provide faster, more accurate, and more efficient tools tailored directly to meet its clients’ evolving needs whilst contributing significantly to sustainability and automation in various sectors. “This approach will allow us to continuously improve our products and services, delivering more personalised and efficient experiences while maintaining our strong commitment to innovation and social responsibility in promoting equal opportunities,” David states. “We firmly believe that a country with the best doctors, teachers, police officers, and public officials is a great country that will continuously improve and ultimately become the best country. We are committed to supporting this goal in all the nations in which we operate.” Contact: David Cervigón Fernández Company: DARA Informática Web Address: www.dara.es Maud Dessault Photography
Jul22546 EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 CR Agency was founded in 2019 by Sergi Cerrato and Inés Alexandre, two international law and trade specialists who recognised the need to connect brands with content creators, influencers, and streamers. The agency represents more than 60 gaming content creators, including La Chama, Carol Villanes, Johaanzu, and Bobicraft, and is currently the retainer agency for some of the leading video game developers in Latin America. A leading figure in the regional market, MCR Agency delivers a comprehensive suite of services expertly designed to connect brands with content creators to drive digital influence. Its superb services include influencer marketing, content creation, and campaign management, ensuring impactful and engaging digital marketing campaigns. The agency focuses on representing and managing content creators to produce high quality digital content and generate meaningful results for brands. “Our daily work consists of identifying opportunities for our creators, as well as joint growth with the brands that trust them,” says Sergi. “Currently, MCR Agency represents the greatest Spanish speaking gaming talents, as well as the largest developers, especially in mobile gaming. We have more than 30 employees throughout two offices across Spain and Latin America working together to support the work and growth of the agency.” Sergi tells us that Spain stands out for its technological infrastructure, creative talent, and connection to international markets, three qualities that are essential to the success of a content creation agency. In the gaming and content creator sector, the country is thriving with a growing community and a favourable environment for innovation. This is an ideal space for a budding creator to start and expand, meaning that MCR Agency is in the prime position to flourish. The content creation industry is saturated with professionals and service providers, but MCR Agency stands out as a 360 agency that combines every process and need that a brand may have when starting a new campaign with content creators. Its services are allencompassing, from a providing a dedicated briefing and reporting team to a dedicated administration and payment team. Having the exclusivity of content creators gives the agency incredibly competitive prices and a much higher capacity to react than any other competitor by not dealing with intermediaries. This enables MCR Agency to assume very high KPIs with a much lower CPM than its competitors, and much faster response times. Best Gaming Influencer Marketing Agency 2025 – Spain & Latin America Content creation is an exciting career path, promising endless opportunities for prosperity. Many in this profession are individuals possessing unbridled creativity and passion for their craft but are not as well versed in social media and marketing management. Enter MCR Agency, a leading agency for online content creators, streamers, and influencers. We hear more from Sergi Cerrato, Co-Founder and CEO, as the Barcelona-based agency features in the Spanish Business Awards 2025. M Contact: Sergi Cerrato Company: MCR Agency Web Address: www.mcr-agency.com AIS-Jan25047
7. Of course, such exceptional capabilities are made possible by the dynamic workforce driving the agency. MCR Agency takes a strategic approach to its internal structure, with dedicated teams for each department, including one for talent, a team assigned to each retainer brand, and exclusive teams for each activity. This approach enables MCR Agency to drive results for its clients and stand out in the industry as a beacon of excellence. “This way, we gain complete knowledge of our partners, allowing us to organically understand the audience and needs of upcoming or completed campaigns, identifying the positive or negative results actions we have implemented,” Sergi explains. “As one of the closest agencies with the greatest capacity to create KPSs, we receive the highest recognition from the most important gaming clients in our region.” As an agency that connects content creators with brands, MCR Agency has total perspective of the entire campaign, and can manage it more effectively. Sergi notes that more and more agencies are realising this benefit, and talent agencies are now actively evolving into brand agencies and are outsourcing their work to specialised agencies in the key opinion leaders, public relations, and social media sectors. The need to unite and professionalise the sector has driven this trend, creating opportunities that MCR Agency is increasingly exploring. This is exactly how the agency plans to approach its future operations, as Sergi tells us: “MCR Agency will continue to grow and focus its efforts on being the leading gaming agency in Latin America, Brazil, and Spain. Our team of over 30 is expected to exceed 40 in 2025, and we will be working with more retainer clients throughout this year. Focusing on the gaming niche is the key to addressing our clients’ needs and positioning MCR Agency as a leader in this market.” In its inaugural year, the Spanish Business Awards are held to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions made by the many exceptional enterprises and organisations currently driving the Spanish economy. Through these awards, we at EU Business News hope to shine a light on the ingenuity and innovation being nurtured throughout the country. MCR Agency stands out for its specialisation within the gaming sector, enabling it to develop deep expertise and strong connections throughout the industry. The agency’s innovative approach to digital marketing and influencer partnerships leverages cutting-edge technologies, allowing it to deliver impactful campaigns that drive meaningful results. With a robust network of content creators, influencers, and brands, as well as a global presence with offices across Spain, MCR Agency is well-positioned to tap into diverse markets and expand its reach throughout 2025. The agency’s professionalism and expertise is directly reflected in its experienced, exceptional team and its integration of AI streamlines internal processes to make operations increasingly efficient. Each of these individual factors contribute to MCR Agency’s stellar reputation as a leading player in the gaming and digital marketing industries, earning the agency the well-deserved title of Best Gaming Influencer Marketing Agency 2025 – Spain and Latin America.
EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 Best Luxury Hotel Resort 2025 – Tenerife As the largest and most populous, as well as serenely beautiful, island of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is an extremely desirable and sought-after destination for several million tourists year upon year. Many people are searching for the perfect slice of paradise, and we’ve found the perfect place to rest, relax, and soak up the lavish surroundings. Introducing Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa, one of our esteemed winners within the Spanish Business Awards 2025. If you’ve ever been to Tenerife, or had the location on your list of desired locations to visit, the Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa is the perfect retreat for those seeking a luxurious getaway in an unparalleled setting. Home to opulent treatments, amenities, views, and service, Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa is a prestigious and award-winning resort waiting to give you all you’ve ever wanted from a luxury getaway to Tenerife. Situated in one of the most exclusive destinations in southern Tenerife With a privileged location facing the prestigious Costa Adeje Golf Course, the hotel offers spectacular views of the majestic Atlantic Ocean, creating an atmosphere of serenity and natural beauty. The 5-star Grand Luxury hotel stand head and shoulders above its competitors as it offers 28 luxury villas intricately and thoughtfully designed to provide a unique and unforgettable experience. Each villa has been designed to captivate the senses, offering guests the utmost privacy, comfort, and elegance. With the perfect blend of cutting-edge architecture, sophisticated design elements, and an incomparable natural setting, the Royal Garden Villas an ideal destination for the most discerning travellers. Offering spa and wellness services, you can soak in the view and the sun then retreat to the resort’s outstanding and peaceful treatments that help you to truly unwind and feel pampered. Ensuring every moment of your stay with the team at the Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa is unforgettable in all the right ways, these luxury amenities in such a breath-taking location is sure to have you coming back for more. Its highly trained, passionate staff and personalised services ensure that every stay is outstanding, dazzling, and irresistible when you’re looking to travel again and again. This is the place where luxury and nature meet in perfect harmony, offering an exclusive environment to relax, enjoy, and recharge, all surrounded by a landscape of incomparable beauty. It’s an honour to recognise and celebrate the Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa in our Spanish Business Awards 2025, and we’re set to see the sophisticated, dedicated, and truly magnificent resort continue to welcome many more guests well into the years to come. As the future beckons, the Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa is consistently elevating the travel and tourism sphere as it invites visitors who love all things lavish, magnificent, relaxing, and a true slice of Spanish paradise. Contact: Fiona Mc Andrew Company: Royal Garden Villas Luxury Hotel & Spa Website: https://www.royalgardenvillas.com/ Feb25309 “An Exclusive Luxury Experience in Tenerife”
Jul22493 9. Jul22493 The aviation industry is growing rapidly, fuelled by increasing population growth and global connectivity, technological advancements, economic development in emerging markets, and increasing middle-class incomes. In fact, the International Air Transport Association predicts global air travel to double by 2040. Around the world, there is a rising demand for qualified pilots to accommodate for this increase alongside growing interest in joining the aviation industry. Fly & Fun is a leading pilot training centre based in Madrid that has been recognised in the Spanish Business Awards 2025. Julio de Zavala, Pilot, Entrepreneur, and Manager of Fly & Fun, tells us more. Founded in 2011, Fly & Fun is a private flight school and flying club currently leading the industry in aviation education. The company was established with four strong core values that have not changed since its inception, comprising safety, achieved through strict training, adherence to procedures, and a deep knowledge of its machinery; the latest technology, being the first private pilots flight school to offer flight training with the Garmin G1000; an outstanding approach to customer care; and excellence in formation in order to train safe, sound, and knowledgeable pilots. Fly & Fun offers a variety of top-tier services for aspiring and established pilots alike. From private pilot courses and flight simulators to pilot license renewals and revalidations, Fly & Fun truly has something geared toward anybody within the aviation industry. The company boasts an advanced aircraft fleet, including the Cessna 172 R with Garmin 1000 technology, the Cessna 172 FR J, and a G1000 simulator for on-ground training sessions. Atop this, as the company was home to the first private pilots flight school, as "European Flyers", based in Madrid, was the first commercial pilots flight school to introduce it. “Our core mission is to train safe and sound pilots, and we are very proud that no pilot trained by us have suffered an accident to date,” says Julio. “We offer the best training in Cuatro Vientos, both theoretical and in flight. Our customers receive a close, warm, and friendly environment; we care about them as no other firm does and as a result, they are loyal and faithful. Many come back to fly with us after their training or recommend us to relatives and friends. That’s why we are the only flight school in Cuatro Vientos with a five-star rating on Google. “ Renowned for its expertise, client-centric approach, and dedication to reshaping the aviation sector, Fly & Fun has certainly build a stellar reputation of prestige evidenced in countless positive testimonials left by past and present pilots. “Fly & Fun is very well organised, and Julio is a highly professional, dedicated, and very friendly instructor,” says Armin. “I can definitely recommend Fly & Fun to anyone interested in flight training or aircraft rental!” “I contracted Fly & Fun to renew my pilot license,” reports Javier. “The experience could not have been more positive. I encountered formality - a rare quality in the aeronautical world -, competent and rigorous instructors with structured procedures, and top-category airplanes, such as the Cessna 172, which are well maintained and perfectly equipped. You can’t ask for more. An absolutely recommended school.” “Julio turns what is difficult into an incomparable pleasure,” writes Jorge. “I appreciate his professionalism, patience, dedication, and delivery. After thousands of hours flown in jets, I once again enjoyed visual flight without skimping on safety and procedures. With my new SEP qualification in my pocket, I will return whenever I can to enjoy the sky of Madrid. The quality of Fly & Fun should be the industry standard.” Driven by a passion and enthusiasm in everything it does, Fly & Fun is committed to continue promoting the education of safe and sound pilots around the world. The company is prepared to accommodate for the rapid growth of the aviation industry, with the demand for its pilot courses having already increased drastically in recent years. This growth is expected to continue over the next decade, and will be expertly handled by Fly & Fun, named the Best Pilot Training Centre 2025 – Madrid. “After almost 15 years of hard work and commitment, our future looks bright and we face it with optimism,” Julio concludes. “We plan to introduce new courses throughout the year that will satisfy our customers’ needs and our high standards. With an increased demand in pilot courses, a solid reputation, and well-earned respect as a flight school and flying club, 2025 looks positive and prosperous for Fly & Fun.” Contact: Julio de Zavala Company: Fly & Fun Web Address: https://flyandfun.es/ Best Pilot Training Centre 2025 – Madrid Feb25282
10. EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 Feb25056 Founded in 2010, Guadalsem has carved a specific market in the European agricultural sector with its dedication to providing the best seed genetics. The company’s commitment to sustainable crop cultivation and increasing farmer incomes has set it apart, especially in the wake of Europe’s food price crises and shortages. Guided by the visionary leadership of Olivier Crassous and sustained without external financial investments, Guadalsem stands as a testament to innovation and resilience in agricultural advancements. In the realm of sustainable agriculture, a pivotal industry that shapes the agricultural landscape across Europe, innovations and commitments to environmental responsibility play a crucial role. This sector endeavors to provide European farmers with cutting-edge genetics and seed quality, empowering them to cultivate sustainable crops that, in turn, bolster competitiveness and augment income levels. Over the past 14 years, a noteworthy player has risen to prominence, revolutionizing the cotton market in Spain and emerging as a primary cotton seed supplier for companies across Europe. This transformative force is none other than Guadalsem, an enterprise founded in 2010 with a mission to revolutionize the agricultural landscape. Initially rooted in the southern region of Spain, Guadalsem has expanded its influence beyond borders. The company’s operations span a spectrum of services, all delivered at the industry’s highest quality level. Guadalsem’s journey began with cotton when it launched its flagship K product line, focusing on traits like adaptability, growth cycle, productivity, and fibber quality. In a significant move in 2014, the company partnered with key players in the global cotton market to develop a robust genetic improvement program. This initiative brought forth a portfolio of non-GMO cotton varieties tailored to the agroclimatic conditions of Spain, Greece, and Turkey, providing European farmers with access to world-class genetic advancements in cotton. The company’s foray into cereal breeding, targeting the underrepresented non-GMO spring species, further exemplifies its commitment to innovation and diversification. This strategic expansion complements its cotton market expertise, ensuring Guadalsem remains at the forefront of agricultural development with a portfolio that responds adeptly to the food industry’s evolving needs. As a mark of quality, Guadalsem’s certification represents a pledge to its cutting-edge breeding practices and influence in shaping the future of global agriculture. At the helm of Guadalsem’s progressive journey is the General Manager, Mr. Olivier Crassous, whose professional trajectory spans diverse roles within the seed industry. With a comprehensive understanding of controlling, finance, logistics, production, processing and sales, Mr. Crassous brings a wealth of experience to the table. Backed by a dedicated technical and commercial team, Guadalsem is committed to delivering the highest quality standards to its customers, fostering collaborations, and actively participating in industry associations. Guadalsem’s market presence is not merely transactional but grounded in collaboration and innovative promotions. With a professional distribution network, Guadalsem ensures that its superior genetics reach farmers across Spain, supported not only by efficient seed supply but also by technical agronomic advice. Collaborations with leading global breeding companies and public research sectors exemplify the company’s commitment to adapting to changing environmental conditions and regulations. Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture and Boosting Competitiveness in Europe Guadalsem, a Spanish enterprise, was jointly established in 2010 by Olivier Crassous and Ovidio Castilla, who previously held managerial positions in production at a multinational seed corporation. The company’s mission is to provide European farmers with superior genetics and seed quality, enabling them to cultivate sustainable crops and enhance their competitiveness and income. Following a span of 14 years, Guadalsem has ascended to the top position in Spain’s cotton market and has emerged as the primary cotton seed supplier for European companies. Expanding Horizons in Sustainable Crop Production Across Europe Guadalsem initiated its operations in the southern region of Spain, specifically in Andalucia, where the primary row crops are Cotton, Sunflower, and Cereals. A few years later, Guadalsem expanded its sphere of influence to other Mediterranean countries, establishing collaborations in Greece, Turkey, France, and Italy. In recent years, the company has broadened its areas of interest to customers in Northern Europe, including Germany, Denmark, and other Baltic countries. Guadalsem has been producing sunflower and rapeseed for these countries, both Winter and Spring types, under optimal conditions in various regions of Spain. Guadalsem’s accomplishments have been duly recognized with the prestigious “Andalucia Excellence” award in the “Sustainability” category for the years 2021 and 2022. Recently, Guadalsem was named Best Seed Production & Sales Company 2025 in our Spanish Business Awards 2025, and we can’t wait to see what comes next for the company as it continues forth. Contact: Olivier Crassous Company: Guadalsem Website: https://guadalsem.com/ Best Seed Production & Sales Company 2025 Transforming European Agriculture Through Sustainable Innovations and Commitment
Aug22136 11. Best Group Psychotherapy Practice 2025 – Barcelona & Excellence Award for Mental Health Services 2025 – Barcelona Although it is a rewarding experience in the long run, living abroad can be tough, with new locations feeling isolating and even overwhelming at times. This is where Therapy in Barcelona, a group of English-speaking therapists based in Barcelona offering psychotherapy for internationals in Spain and beyond, comes in. Since opening its doors back in 2011, the practice has solidified itself as a beacon of trust for international couples, families, and children alike, with its team of expat therapists recognising the struggles of moving to a new country firsthand, having done the same themselves. Founded by Australian psychologist, Leigh Matthews, an immigrant living in and anchored to Barcelona by her Catalan family since 2011, Therapy in Barcelona is a practice of international therapists helping international clients navigate the complexities of living abroad through therapy that is grounded in expertise, culturally competent, and tailored to the unique experiences of each client. Renowned for delivering a tailored, empathetic, practical, and effective service across its multifaceted approach to therapy – which spans not only individuals but also the likes of couples, parent, adolescent and child therapy – Therapy in Barcelona nurtures transformations that last a lifetime. “Therapy for expats in Spain and beyond isn’t just about talking – it’s about gaining clarity, building resilience, and making meaningful changes that help individuals, couples, and families adapt and thrive.” Rather than simply ‘selling’ therapy as the latest trend, the team behind Therapy in Barcelona instead strive to attain real change and shatter the dated stigma around expats, immigrants, and internationals seeking mental health support. Every member of this expert team of therapists its highly trained and carefully vetted, working seamlessly within their personal area of expertise. Beyond this, staff are all compassionate, professional, and experienced, and they deliver compassionate spaces where clients feel both understood and empowered. With its expert team of English speaking and multilingual therapists, Therapy in Barcelona’s mission is to make high-quality therapy more accessible than ever. It does this in a couple of ways, offering its services both in person at its Barcelona office or online for clients who live in other parts of Spain and beyond. The work that this practice is doing is also supporting Spain’s public mental health services, bridging a critical gap in a region where the ratio of psychologists to inhabitants is well below the European average. Seeking to put an end to this unfortunate statistic, the practice goes the extra mile to see that everybody is catered for, and that is why, alongside English, the team provide therapy in many other languages as well. These include Spanish, German, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese, and Polish. However, Therapy in Barcelona is well aware that finding the right therapist is about more than just finding a language match – it is about sparking a connection. To offer the best possible chance of success for its clients, Therapy in Barcelona boasts a thoughtful intake process that sees clients paired with the therapist best suited to them – their personality, their concerns, and their goals. These pairings measurably boost engagement and turn therapy into the collaborative process that it should be, a not a passive experience where clients are lectured about what they need to change. After all, clients are the experts on themselves, with the team there to set the wheels of selfgrowth in motion, transcending the outdated view of therapy as a prescriptive process. Ever since the pandemic five years ago, the therapy landscape has shifted considerably, some would argue too much in the other direction from what it once was. The current scene is an amalgamation of independent solo practitioners and profit-led online therapy platforms, with these developments making it harder than ever to find therapy that is ethical, professional, and of a high standard. At Therapy in Barcelona, its clients’ wellbeing comes first, not profit, shareholders or simple business growth metrics. Having stood tall as one of the best therapy practices in Barcelona for almost 15 years now, Therapy in Barcelona has consistently risen above the pitfalls of the industry, instead evolving one step ahead of the curve to ensure it continues to best serve its clients. Whether this is recognising that online therapy is a necessity and not just a convenience or championing the importance of keeping the human touch in a world dominated by valueless digital platforms, this is a practice that knows mental health is not a product – it’s a process. The clear message here is that those who are navigating the ups and downs of international life do not have to go at it alone. They don’t just help internationals. They are internationals too. Be it in-person therapy in Barcelona or online therapy across Europe, Therapy in Barcelona offers the first steps to making its clients feel at home. Contact: Leigh Matthews Company: Therapy in Barcelona Web Address: https://www.therapyinbarcelona.com/ Feb25036 Therapy in Barcelona
EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 Best Flight Compensation Services Provider 2025 There are few things in this world more aggravating and time consuming than trying to claim compensation after experiencing a disrupted flight. Airlines are quick to take our money but slow or even reluctant to pay compensation when flights are disrupted – and that is why AirHelp has proven to be an invaluable lifeline for customers from all over the world. A tech-first company that is run by experts when it comes to the rights of air travellers, it is AirHelp’s mission to see that claims are handled as swiftly and as effectively as possible. A globally operating business based in Berlin, Germany, AirHelp also has offices throughout the rest of Europe, including Barcelona. Across all of the locations in which it operates, the company’s teams are knowledgeable about the relevant regulations concerning air passenger rights, be it EU Regulation EC 261, UK law, or other such international frameworks. In these areas, the company boasts more than 12 years of experience, during which it has helped close to three million passengers receive the compensation they deserve. Travelling by plane is of course going to come with some delays and disruptions, but these seem to be increasing and worsening year on year, much to the annoyance of passengers. The services that AirHelp provides, such as AirHelp+, take the stress out of these situations and help to recover some of the money lost due to flight disruptions. By subscribing to AirHelp+, passengers are not only afforded financial savings and peace of mind in the face of delays, but they also unlock a host of exclusive member benefits. From being able to submit claims without having to pay additional service fees, to receiving priority claim handling, getting lounge access at more than 1,300 airports in the event of a delay or cancellation, and receiving instant insurance payouts on certain eligible cases and within hours of checked-in bags being lost. These perks can make all the difference when it comes to mitigating the impact of travel disruptions. Services like AirHelp+ also act as the embodiment of the company’s four key and guiding principles. Operating atop a culture of persistence, ownership, integrity, and teamwork, AirHelp’s team are driven by an innate desire to end stressful disruption events, helping people to understand their rights and see that they are afforded the compensation they are entitled to in the event of a cancellation or delay. Research shows that 85% of air travellers are not aware of the rights they have, and 57% have not been informed of their rights by an airline during a delay. These are statistics that AirHelp is working tirelessly to change. As the single biggest passenger rights company in the game, comprising a team of more than 400 talented and dedicated individuals, AirHelp leverages its size to make a real difference and negotiate on an even playing field with airlines. Aside from its stature, the company is aided further by the local and specialist lawyers it works with, as well as the endless stream of tech-based innovations that it has pioneered since it was founded back in 2013. Diving deeper into these industry-leading developments, just a couple of the advancements driven by AirHelp over the past few years include a tool capable of sourcing flights from any time over the last three years that are eligible for compensation, as well as Herman and Lara, the first AI-powered lawyers in this space. Capable of accessing the information of 15 different databases and cross-referencing this with previous cases and external factors, these AI bots can determine in milliseconds if a claim is eligible for compensation. “We believe in making our expertise available to all. Our leading-edge claim eligibility check and air passenger rights education services are completely free.” Unlike its competitors, AirHelp also offers passengers the AirHelp Score service, an airport and airline ranking tool that considers factors like customer opinions, on time performance and claim processing. This, alongside AirHelp being both a co-founder and member of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA), sees airlines encouraged to enhance their services to both improve their ranking and benefit the passengers they serve. With global flight demand only set to increase, something AirHelp’s state-of-the-art internal flight database corroborates, the services that this company is offering are becoming more and more important and sought after. With more than 167,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot, it is clear that this flight compensation expert is fulfilling its ultimate purpose of helping people. Contact: Carmina Davis Company: AirHelp Web Address: https://www.airhelp.com/en/ Jan25331
Jul22493 13. Jul22493 Covering a monumental spectrum of financial subjects and offering a platform for financial advisors to gain more traction, Una Casa Sobre El Mar is an award-winning community of highly skilled professionals who each elevate the platform’s stance in the global market. Here we learn more as Una Casa Sobre El Mar wins its title in our Spanish Business Awards 2025. “Una Casa Sobre El Mar: The community of financial advisors that help you make smart investment decisions.” Una Casa Sobre El Mar is an insightful and innovative platform for financial advisors and, by extension, their clients. Helping advisors to manage and, therefore, grow personally and professionally, as well as networking with likeminded individuals, Una Casa Sobre El Mar’s community platform and podcast is one that unites. Strategically partnered with LONVIA Capital, Jupiter Asset Management, Pictet Asset Management, and Allianz Global Investors, Una Casa Sobre El Mar is a standout option for each and every advisor looking to reach high quality visibility, building strong relationships, accessing to practical training and educational initiatives and unique and enriching experiences, a community for open discussion and skill sharing, as well as a place for more people to find the right advisor for their venture or financial journey. Una Casa Sobre El Mar’s podcast can be found on all podcasting platforms, such as YouTube, iVoox, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, so that everyone can have a chance to hear what the company is pushing forth into the realm of financial advice. From topic to topic, financial advisors discuss their experience of the specific market or sphere within the financial advice industry – helping more people to make better, more informed decisions when investing and providing advice for investors. Their attractive and differential name, “Una Casa Sobre El Mar”, was born from an aspirational aim for the whole community: how can you reach your “casa sobre el mar”. What it means that for you as a person and as a professional? Very interesting reflections towards that have come out from the more of 125 interviews this community has already accumulated. “We are the community of financial advisors, where quality visibility is provided, genuine longterm relationships are developed, practical training is accessed and unique and enriching experiences are shared.” Of course, it is of utmost importance that we share knowledge – especially as many people believe it’s “not what you know, but who you know”. By building a supportive community of financial advisor who each bring something unique to the table, Una Casa Sobre El Mar has swiftly positioned itself at the top of the list for insightful financial advisor networking and knowledge sharing. In words of its founder, Francisco Javier Rodríguez d’Achille: “through very differential contents and experiences, the community is becoming the strongest meeting point in Spain for the financial advisor professionals. In an industry where the number of events and initiatives are massive, it is impressive how the financial advisor choose Una Casa Sobre El Mar as their favourite meeting point for growing integrally”. Un Faro Sobre El Mar “A lighthouse over the sea.” Specialising in all categories of financial advice such as general financial advice; investment funds; financial ratios; alternative product investments; regulation; sustainability; fixed income; digital assets, and venture capital across many markets. From the US to Latin America market, with a global presence, individuals have access to Una Casa Sobre El Mar’s wealth of expertise spanning its incredible number of financial advisors. Un Faro Sobre El Mar is the training section, backed in the web page, where the whole community can access to more than 100 pills of knowledge: financial concepts explained by the financial advisors in 2-3 minutes through a quite simple and precise explanation in order to make those concepts understandable for any user that may be interested to learn. The library that it has been created is catching huge interest and is becoming a source of information to thousands of investors and professionals. If you’re looking for a way to expand your knowledge and reach across the financial market, contact Una Casa Sobre El Mar today. Contact: Francisco Javier Rodríguez d'Achille Company: Una Casa Sobre El Mar Website: https://unacasasobreelmar.com/ Most Insightful Financial Advice Platform 2025 AIS-Jan25058
14. EU Business News- Spanish Business Awards 2025 Jan25328 For more than 50 years now, Fieldfisher Spain has been committed to displaying legal excellence, with each of its lawyers boasting unwavering attention to detail and a desire to deliver the highest calibre of service to all of its clients. Renowned for its professional approach to domestic and overseas clients alike, this commercial law firm is lauded for the strong relationships it builds with its clients and the strong results it receives thanks to its subject matter experts – experts such as Javier Cuairán. A senior lawyer specialising in economic criminal law, Javier Cuairán has spent more than 20 years defending and prosecuting in technically complex, high-stakes proceedings before the Supreme Court, the National High Court, and in other such courts right across Spain. The cases that Javier takes on range from corruption offences through to money laundering, corporate offences, and crimes against the consumer market, to name just a few. Javier’s expertise dates back to his comprehensive legal education, which includes a master’s degree in economic criminal law from Madrid’s Rey Juan Carlos University and another in international economic criminal law from the University of Granada. Javier also holds a master’s degree in law and legal practice from the School of Legal Practice of the Vizcaya Bar Association, as well as a postgraduate degree in criminal and procedural law from the German School of Criminal Sciences of the world-renowned University of Göttingen. Keen to continue honing his understanding in a rapidly evolving world, Javier has recently undertaken training concerning blockchain and digital innovation from the likes of the Institute of Stock Market Studies and the Complutense University of Madrid. Passionate about sharing all that he has learnt with future legal professionals in this space, Javier also teaches on master’s level courses at universities throughout Spain and abroad, sharing his unique insights. As all of this demonstrates, Javier is passionate about combining technical precision with an encompassing knowledge and a streak of innovation, making him an invaluable asset in his role as partner for Fieldfisher Spain. Repeatedly demonstrating his abilities on behalf of the firm, just one highlight of Javier’s time with the firm includes the successful resolution of two cassation appeals in complicated economic crime cases held before the Supreme Court, a setting where the admission rate is less than 3%, and even lower with a hearing. With lawyers like Javier comprising its team of legal experts, Fieldfisher Spain can strike a perfect balance between traditional values and modern understanding. The result is a firm that is characterised by both its creativity and its adaptability, not to mention the innovation that it strives to infuse every case with. At the heart of Fieldfisher Spain is a staunch dedication to quality, and the firm strives to reflect the world-leading nature of its country by embodying the highest standards across its full range of legal services. Exploring further what makes the firm he is immensely proud to represent so unique, Javier tells us: “Fieldfisher stands out for its combining of solid local expertise with a top-tier international network, offering sophisticated legal advice across all practice areas. With 26 offices in 12 countries, it serves as a strategic bridge for companies seeking global expansion, ensuring a consistent and tailored service both locally and internationally.” Commenting on Fieldfisher Spain particularly, Javier tells us of the personcentred culture that the firm enjoys, which rests on the core values of sustainability, equality, and diversity. As the continuous learning that Javier has carried out also shows, the firm is passionate about helping its employees to develop both personally and professionally, and it offers its staff an abundance of growth opportunities. Furthermore, in an attempt to enhance their global experience and broaden their knowledge, its team are also afforded secondments. Finally, looking ahead to the future, Fieldfisher Spain is currently in the midst of working towards an ambitious expansion plan, with the ultimate aim being for the firm to consolidate its position as a middle market leader. Additionally, inspired by the forward-looking ethos of Spain more widely, the firm is also looking to focus on such key areas as renewable energy, AI, and sustainability, further solidifying its best-in-class status. As for this award-winning economic criminal lawyer, Javier Cuairán remains committed to maintaining the lofty standards he sets for himself across his work with Fieldfisher Spain, as well as to continue speaking at international events and contributing to educating this sector. On the back of all this, it is our pleasure to recognise Javier in this programme. Contact: Javier Cuairán Company: Fieldfisher Spain Web Address: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/locations/spain Economic Criminal Lawyer of the Year 2025: Javier Cuairán
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