Cuatrecasas has named senior partner Rafael Fontana as its executive partner (also known as CEO) and temporary managing partner following the sudden death of Jorge Badía. 

Late managing partner Badía was cycling in Barcelona when he passed away suddenly on July 17, 2022, a person at the Spanish law firm said. Cuatrecasas shareholders called a meeting following Badía’s death and the partners voted to appoint Fontana as CEO shortly after that.