Omar Puertas

Mr. Puertas has ample experience in investment projects in Asia, particularly in China.

He specializes in direct foreign investment, including establishing new companies, and negotiating and executing joint-venture contracts. He has advised many companies on investing in public infrastructure, civil engineering and renewable energy projects in China, as well as on mergers and acquisitions. He also has extensive experience in resolving disputes, particularly in international arbitration.

Mr. Puertas practiced in Barcelona and New York, advising on international transactions. Since 2007, he has been working in Shanghai, mainly handling projects in China, and inbound and outbound investment in China.

Mr. Puertas regularly lectures on the Asian market (particularly China) at courses, conferences and training seminars in conjunction with schools and universities.

He writes articles in the press, such as the economic newspaper Expansion and the specialized journal GlobalAsia.

Bachelor of Laws, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 1996

Master in Business Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 1997

LL.M. (Master of Laws), University of Manchester, 2000

Languages: English, French and Chinese

Recommended by several directories, including Chambers Global, Chambers Asia, Legal 500 Asia and Tax Directors Handbook in Corporate and M&A and Tax.