Francisco Javier Alonso Madrigal

Francisco Javier Alonso Madrigal is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law (ICADE) of Comillas Pontifical University, where he has taught Financial and Tax Law since 1990. He holds significant leadership positions including Director of the Department of Economic and Social Law (2003-2009), Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law (2011-2021), and Co-Director of the Deloitte-Legal Chair of Corporate Taxation since 2017.

Education:

• Doctor of Law, Comillas Pontifical University (1997)
• Master's degree in Corporate Tax Consulting (1993)
• Graduated in Law (1990) and Economic and Financial Studies (1991) from Comillas Pontifical University

Professor Alonso Madrigal specializes in Financial and Tax Law with particular expertise in Corporate Taxation, Property Taxation, and the intersection of Environmental Law with fiscal policy. His research increasingly focuses on sustainable development, CO2 emissions trading systems, and their tax implications, reflecting growing environmental concerns in fiscal policy frameworks. He has developed significant expertise in European Union banking taxation and the legal aspects of professional service taxation.

His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on practical tax jurisprudence, with multiple editions of his authoritative work "Practical Tax Jurisprudence" establishing him as a leading expert in Spanish tax law interpretation and application. Recent publications show an expanding interest in environmental taxation and sustainable development policy.

Scientific Awards:

• First Prize in the CEF Financial Studies in Taxation (16th edition, 2006)
• Sexenio Campo 9 - Derecho y Jurisprudencia (1999-2008)
• Certificación ACAP - Profesor Contratado Doctor (April 26, 2007)
• Certificación ACAP - Profesor Doctor de Universidad Privada (April 26, 2007)

With 35 years of teaching experience at Comillas Pontifical University, Professor Alonso Madrigal has supervised numerous Final Degree Projects and Master's theses. His professional experience includes providing expert opinions for law firms and companies on tax procedures and the fiscal system. He leads the Deloitte Legal Chair of Corporate Taxation and contributes to research on environmental law, public health, and sustainable development.