Gonzalo Rodríguez Marín

Gonzalo Rodríguez Marín is a Spanish lawyer and currently the General Coordinator of the Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance at the IE Business School, one to the top 10 Business Schools in the world according to the Financial Times.

Previously he was a lawyer at Triodos Bank, the leading ethical bank in Europe and legal adviser at Garrigues Abogados (the Iberian peninsula’s leading tax and legal services firm in terms of professional headcount and billing). He received his MAJ (LLM) from IE Business School, a Degree in law from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, an International Executive Program in Islamic Finance at IE Business School and he also holds studies in political science from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

In his current role at IE Business School, Gonzalo plays a pivotal role in advancing academic research, educational initiatives, and strategic partnerships in the field of Islamic finance. He contributes significantly to bridging the gap between traditional European legal systems and Sharia-compliant financial frameworks, positioning the Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance as a thought leader in ethical and inclusive finance on a global scale.

Gonzalo is also known for his involvement in high-profile legal and economic forums and is frequently invited to contribute to discussions around sustainable finance, ethical banking, and cross-border regulatory alignment. His legal perspective is informed by a strong foundation in both civil and financial law, allowing him to address the needs of clients and institutions seeking to engage responsibly in emerging financial markets.

He is part of Del Canto Chambers’ international network of legal professionals, contributing to complex international legal and tax cases involving jurisdictions across Europe and the Middle East. His legal insights have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Times, The Economist, and Expansión, where he is recognized for his commentary on Islamic finance, ethical banking, and regulatory innovation.

Gonzalo’s multidisciplinary education and practical legal experience uniquely position him to support public and private sector initiatives that aim to align commercial objectives with social and ethical values.