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abogado corporativo
/a.βoˈɣa.ðo koɾ.po.ɾaˈti.βo/
corporate lawyer
El abogado corporativo revisó el contrato antes de la firma.
The corporate lawyer reviewed the contract before signing.
Law
formal
A lawyer who specializes in corporate law, advising businesses on legal matters such as mergers, acquisitions, compliance, and governance.
La empresa contrató a un abogado corporativo para estructurar la fusión.
The company hired a corporate lawyer to structure the merger.
El abogado corporativo se encargó de la due diligence antes de la transacción.
The corporate lawyer handled the due diligence before the transaction.
Commonly works in-house for corporations or at law firms specializing in business law.
Collocations
abogado corporativo in-housein-house corporate lawyerbufete de abogados corporativoscorporate law firmárea de derecho corporativocorporate law department
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
In business contexts, 'abogado corporativo' often appears with terms like 'fusiones y adquisiciones' (M&A), 'compliance', 'due diligence', and 'gobierno corporativo' (corporate governance).
Gold Rule
Field Specialization
A 'corporate lawyer' in Spanish-speaking countries typically handles high-level business transactions, while a 'lawyer for small businesses' (abogado para pymes) may focus on local regulations and contracts.
Word Origin
From 'abogado' (lawyer) + 'corporativo' (corporate), derived from Latin 'corporativus' (relating to a body or corporation). The term emerged in the 20th century with the rise of modern corporate structures.
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to legal professionals focused on business law. In some contexts, it may overlap with 'abogado de negocios' (business lawyer), though 'corporativo' emphasizes larger corporate entities.
Word Breakdown
abogado
lawyer
rootcorporativo
corporate
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés