Fernando Martín Arribas

Fernando Martín Arribas is a member of the Council of State of Spain, the supreme advisory body to the Government. He holds a Double Master’s in Laws (LL.M.) and Business Law from IE Law School, where he graduated first in his class. After beginning his career in the private sector, working in Business Law and M&A, he pursued a position in one of Spain’s most prestigious public institutions, the Council of State. Fernando brings together a broad range of experience in both international and domestic projects, across the public and private sectors. He has lived in several countries, including the United States and Croatia, and currently serves in Madrid. He is a proactive and open-minded academic and jurist, committed to creating social value through teaching and public service. Outside of his professional life, he is passionate about sports and nature.

Corporate Experience

• Lawyer at the Council of State of Spain, Madrid, 2023 - Current.
• Business Law and M&A department, PwC Tax & Legal Services, Spain, 2016 - 2018.
• Legal Intern, Uría Menéndez, Spain, 2016.
• Legal Intern, Perez Llorca, Spain, 2015.
• Embassy of Spain to Croatia, Zagreb, 2015.

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor of Administrative Law, IE University, 2023 – Current.
• Adjunct Professor of Civil Law, IE University, 2025 – Current.
• Professor of Public Speaking and Debate, University Francisco de Vitoria, 2016.

Academic Background

• Double Masters of Laws and Business Law, IE University, Spain, 2016 - 2018.
• Double Bachelor of Laws and Business Management, University Francisco de Vitoria, Spain, 2011 - 2016.
• Exchange in Laws and Business Management, Emory University, USA, 2014.
• School of University Leadership Program, Santander Bank, Spain, 2012 - 2016.
• International Leadership Program “Global Village”, Iacocca Institute-Lehigh University, USA, 2014.