- PhD in Law, University of Seville (with extraordinary award)
- Professor of Private International Law at the University of Seville
- Jean Monnet Chair on EU Family and Succession Law
- Author of several books, numerous book chapters and articles related to international trade law, international civil procedural law, international family law and immigration law
- Member of the board of AEPDIRI (Asociación Española de Profesores de Derecho Internacional y Relaciones Internacionales)
