Ivo Duran Forga
About Ivo Duran Forga
Ivo Duran Forga is an M&A Junior Associate at Linklaters in Madrid, having previously founded and led Makito Barcelona. He holds a Double Bachelor Degree in Business and Law from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya and a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Law from IE Business School.
Current Role at Linklaters
Ivo Duran Forga currently holds the position of M&A Junior Associate at Linklaters, a leading global law firm. He has been with the firm since 2022, contributing to mergers and acquisitions projects in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España. In this role, he engages in various aspects of M&A transactions, providing support to senior associates and partners.
Previous Experience at Makito Barcelona
Prior to his current role, Ivo served as Founder and CEO of Makito Barcelona from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he was responsible for establishing and managing the company, focusing on its strategic direction and operational execution in Barcelona, Cataluña, España.
Involvement with YEC Spain
Ivo held the position of Vice Chairman at YEC Spain from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he contributed to the organization’s initiatives and activities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and networking among young entrepreneurs in Barcelona, Cataluña, España.
Educational Background
Ivo Duran Forga has an extensive educational background. He achieved a Double Bachelor Degree in Business and Law from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. He also obtained a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Law from IE Business School. Additionally, he participated in exchange programs at EMLV - École de Management Léonard de Vinci in France and Korea University Business School in Seoul, enhancing his international business acumen.
Internship Experience
Ivo has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Strategy Intern at Intra Industry in Shenzhen, China, for two months in 2019. He also completed a two-month internship as an M&A Intern at Garrigues in Barcelona, Cataluña, España, in 2021. These roles provided him with practical insights into strategy and mergers and acquisitions.