ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Iván SuárezIván Suárez Telletxea is the Managing Partner of Suárez de Vivero and an employment lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in employment litigation, collective bargaining, senior executive relations and corporate restructuring.
ICAB Registration Number
28134
Year of Admission to the Bar
2002
Member of the Il·lustre Col·legi de l’Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB no. 28134)
ICAB Profile
www.icab.es
University Studies
Law Degree (specializing in Labor Law) from Universitat Abat Oliba CEU (1996–2001)
Master’s Degree
Degree in International Business Law, Suffolk University Law School (2009–2011) | Higher Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention (4 specialties), Universitat de Barcelona (2001–2004)
Languages
Spanish, English, Catalan and German
Exact Position within Suárez de Vivero
Founding Partner · Labor Lawyer
Main Areas of Practice
Labor law and labor litigation, Top management and corporate restructuring, Collective bargaining and labor disputes
Year of Joining Suárez de Vivero
2021
Approximate Number of Cases or Clients Managed Since 2020
More than 20 years of experience advising companies, executives, and human resources departments on labor matters, restructuring, and corporate strategy.
LinkedIn Profile
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Short Bio
Iván Suárez Telletxea is the Managing Partner of Suárez de Vivero and an employment lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in employment litigation, collective bargaining, senior executive relations and corporate restructuring.
Medium Bio
Iván Suárez Telletxea is the Managing Partner of Suárez de Vivero and a practising employment lawyer registered with the Barcelona Bar Association, ICAB no. 28134. He has more than 20 years of experience advising national and international companies, senior executives and human resources departments.
His practice focuses on employment litigation, collective dismissals, corporate restructuring, senior executive relations and collective bargaining. Before founding Suárez de Vivero in 2005, he developed his professional career at SPB Bufete de Servicios Profesionales and Baker McKenzie.
Long Bio
Iván Suárez Telletxea is the Managing Partner of Suárez de Vivero, a law firm specialising in employment law with offices in Barcelona and Madrid. He has more than 20 years of experience advising national and international companies, senior executives and human resources departments on complex employment matters.
He began his professional career at SPB Bufete de Servicios Profesionales and subsequently joined Baker McKenzie in Barcelona. In 2005, he founded Suárez de Vivero, where he leads the firm’s employment law practice.
His work focuses on employment litigation, individual and collective dismissals, senior executive relations, corporate restructuring, collective bargaining and strategic employment advice. He regularly represents companies in complex labour disputes and advises international groups on the employment implications of corporate and organisational changes.
Iván holds a Law Degree from the University of Barcelona, a Master’s Degree in Employment Law from the Barcelona Bar Association and an LL.M. in International Business Law from Suffolk University Law School. He has also completed doctoral studies at the University of Barcelona and holds an advanced qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention.
He has lectured at ISDE Law & Business School and regularly contributes to employment law publications. He advises clients in Spanish, Catalan, English and German.
Iván is ranked in Band 3 for Employment in Barcelona in the Chambers Europe 2026 Guide and has been ranked by Chambers for 13 years. Clients describe him as an impactful, responsive partner who delivers comprehensive solutions aligned with business priorities.
Media Mentions, Interviews or Articles Featuring You
Chambers Europe (Employment: Barcelona)
Miembro de L&E Global (red internacional de despachos laboralistas)
Lexology
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