Lourdes specialises in labour and social security law. She is frequently asked to advise on matters relating to employment contracts, including pension plans, supplementary benefits and stock options, as well as on senior executive contracts, which are specifically regulated in Spain. Lourdes also assists clients with the negotiation, drafting, interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals and industrial disputes. She regularly assists companies and foreign executives with work and residence permit procedures. Lourdes has extensive experience in representing clients before the courts and in out-of-court settlements. She is also frequently asked to carry out labour audits on companies and issue the corresponding due diligence reports.

Lourdes has been regarded as an expert in labour and employee benefits by several major publications (Chambers Global, Global Counsel 3000, PLC Handbooks, etc.). The 2008 edition of the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers considers Lourdes a leading lawyer.

Lourdes is a member of the Advisory Board of “Justicia Laboral”, a Lex Nova labour law and social security journal. She is also a member of the Editing Committee of “Actualidad Jurídica Uría Menéndez”.