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Academic Engagement
Alliances that transform knowledge. Commitments that drive talent
Academic vocation is an intrinsic part of Andersen in Iberia’s DNA. Based on this conviction, our firm is committed to the establishment of collaboration formulas between the legal-business world and the academic environment, through the implementation of initiatives that promote applied research, knowledge transfer and the development of shared spaces for reflection and innovation.
At Andersen we understand continuous training, teaching and participation in academic forums as essential pillars of our culture. This involvement translates into the development of programs, or participation in them, aimed at connecting legal analysis with current challenges, especially in complex and constantly evolving matters, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, ESG criteria, circular economy, corporate ethics or energy transformation, among others. Areas where law and economics converge, and where our professionals can provide a legal perspective, rigorous and committed to legal certainty and real and responsible social transformation.
Our academic commitment also includes the promotion of young talent through internships, mentoring and joint projects with universities. In this way, we contribute to training the next generation of professionals, providing them with the necessary tools to face future challenges and contribute value in both the business and social spheres.
The Pillars of Our Academic Commitment
Forward-looking legal education
University-business dialogue
Practical knowledge application
Promotion of young talent
Research with applied impact
These Are Our Main Academic Initiatives
Andersen UPV Chair of Sustainability and Regulated Markets
Universitat Politècnica de València
Andersen and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have created the Chair of Sustainability and Regulated Markets, an academic entity aimed at the entire business ecosystem and the academic community, whose purpose is to promote a culture of integral sustainability in organizations.
The aim of the chair is to disseminate this culture and promote sustainable business practices, through training activities aimed at the professional world and students of the UPV, in key areas such as sustainability and ESG criteria. It also addresses aspects related to the regulatory impact in highly regulated sectors, such as energy, communications, transport and finance.
Its lines of action include collaborations in master’s degree programs and seminars, specialized publications, training in collaboration with technological institutes, research activities, internships in companies, scholarships, awards and other initiatives aimed at strengthening the connection between academia and business.
Advanced Legal Program on ESG and Circular Economy
IE University & Law School
This program, promoted by Andersen in collaboration with IE University & Law School, is focused on the analysis of the regulatory framework applicable to sustainability, circular economy and ESG criteria, with a practical and multidisciplinary approach oriented to the business environment.
Aimed at legal and business professionals, including legal professionals and advisors, compliance officers, sustainability managers, tax advisors and professionals in Extended Producer Responsibility Systems (EPRS), the program offers a technical specialization in the legal implications derived from the ecological transition and corporate responsibility.
The initiative is part of Andersen’s commitment to specialized legal training, designed to anticipate, understand and apply the law in a changing business environment, and aimed at empowering professionals leading sustainability, regulatory compliance and the transition to more responsible economic models.
Chair in Green Hydrogen Studies
Comillas Pontifical University
Andersen is part of the Chair of Hydrogen Studies at Comillas Pontifical University, an initiative aimed at promoting hydrogen as a strategic energy vector in the transition to a decarbonized economy.
Within the framework of this alliance, Andersen contributes to the analysis of the legal and regulatory framework that conditions the development of renewable hydrogen, contributing its knowledge in energy law to identify regulatory barriers and promote proposals that facilitate its deployment at national and international level. The firm also actively participates in the generation of academic knowledge, promoting the direction of doctoral theses, research papers and specialized publications, with the aim of fostering innovation and the development of talent in this emerging field.
This collaboration reflects Andersen’s commitment to sustainability, training and legal excellence, contributing to the development of regulatory solutions that will accelerate the implementation of renewable hydrogen to effectively advance the objectives of the energy transition.
ESIC Corporate Governance Program
ESIC Business & Marketing School
Andersen collaborates with ESIC Business & Marketing School in the development of the Corporate Governance Program: The Board as a Business Transforming Body, aimed at training senior executives and board members in the key skills to lead strategic transformation from the board of directors.
The program covers essential areas such as the legal framework of the board, compliance requirements, financial management, business strategy in environments of technological disruption, talent management and decision-making in crisis situations. Thanks to this content, participants acquire the necessary skills to become board members capable of promoting sustainable growth in their organizations.
With this alliance, Andersen is committed to promoting a new generation of leaders who redefine the strategic role of the board to ensure sustainability, innovation and business resilience in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
Chair of Management and Business Culture
Universitat Politècnica de València
The Chair of Management and Business Culture is a space for collaboration between Andersen and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), with the aim of promoting management and business culture among students of various academic degrees. Its mission is to strengthen the link between the university and the business world, promoting applied knowledge and the development of competencies related to business management.
The activities promoted by the chair, coordinated by the UPV’s Faculty of Business Administration and Management, include lectures by leading professionals and courses given by professionals and seminars aimed at entrepreneurs and managers.
These initiatives bring students, professors and professionals closer to the current challenges of the business environment, promoting comprehensive and up-to-date training.
This project also favors interdisciplinary collaboration within the UPV, involving different centers and departments in innovative initiatives that contribute to consolidating a solid management culture. Thus, the chair reinforces its commitment to knowledge transfer, talent training and business leadership to face future challenges.