Carmen Calvo Couto
Carmen Calvo Couto is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales as well as in Spain.
She studied a Postgraduate Diploma in European Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University and a Master’s Degree at the University of Sussex in Private International Law, completing her thesis in Aviation Law. Her passion for aviation led her to obtain her pilot’s license and specialize in aviation law advising airlines and their insurance/reinsurance. She has worked in the City of London for more than 10 years in prestigious Law Firms, having recently moved into the international commercial law department of Cognitive Law.
He has been practicing English law for over 20 years, specializing in civil and commercial cases, having advised multiple insurance companies and multinationals, but also individuals and SMEs. She understands the legal differences in both jurisdictions, as well as the barriers that can arise due to language and cultural differences that can lead to misunderstandings.
Carmen has been a member of several international groups and associations and has participated in numerous national and international seminars on comparative law and English law.
2002: Qualified as a lawyer (Bar Association of A Coruña).
2004: Qualified as Solicitor of England and Wales (Law Society).
2000-2002: Martin Cray & Co – Advising on civil law and civil liability cases.
2002-2003: Lorenzo Zurbrugg – Advising on international and cross-border cases.
2003-2007: Irwin Mitchell – – Advising on international and cross-border cases,
2007-2008: Clyde and Co: Aviation and commercial law, focusing on Spain and Latin American countries.
2008-2013: Gates and Partners: Specializing in aviation law, advising airlines and their insurance/reinsurance.
2013-2021: Mayo Wynne Baxter: Specializing in civil and commercial law, with an emphasis on cross-border cases.
2021-present: Head of the international commercial law department of the Firm Cognitive Law.