The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance Other recommended firms

Within Capital markets, tier 4

At Hogan Lovells International LLP, Miguel García Stuyck is experienced in equity capital markets and regulatory work. Clients include GEM and Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, and the firm recently advised the latter on its listing on the Spanish Latin America Securities Market (LATIBEX), notable as the first such listing by a Colombian entity.

Within Corporate and M&A, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP ‘provides creative solutions to difficult problems’, and ‘understands clients’ businesses well’. It is also recommended for its ‘multidisciplinary approach, resourcefulness, professionalism, availability, and quick response times’. Alex Dolmains wins rave reviews for his expertise in international transactions and ‘smooth approach even when under pressure’. Lucas Osorio and practice head José Balañá are also recommended.

Within Dispute resolution , tier 4

José Luis Huerta heads Hogan Lovells International LLP’s practice, which also includes of counsel Alejandro López Ortiz. This hardworking group has ‘deep industrial and procedural business knowledge’, and has ‘managed to play at the top division and compete for high-end work despite being relatively new in the Madrid arena’. Key clients include Indra Sistemas, Foster Wheeler Group and ArcelorMittal.

Within EU and competition, tier 4

Casto González- Páramo heads the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP, which has attracted several new clients including Enagás, which the firm assisted with notification of its acquisition of Gaviota, a liquefied natural gas storage facility. The team also advised Cosmética Técnica on sanction proceedings opened by the CNC against a number of companies producing or distributing hair products.

Within Employment Other recommended firms

Within Insurance, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s ‘outstanding’ team fields lawyers that ‘do their job to a very high standard’. Joaquin Ruiz Echauri heads the team, which includes ‘patient, kind and dedicated’ Luis Alfonso Fernández.

Within Intellectual property, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s ‘outstanding’ group is acting for Dell in various trade mark and copyright prosecution and litigation in Spain. It also acts for Banco Santander, British American Tobacco and LG. Burkhart Goebel heads the team, which also includes Ana Castedo, who is ‘a good strategist’ and ‘a clever, hardworking lawyer attuned to her clients’ needs’.

Within Projects and energy Other recommended firms

Within Real estate, tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s work is ‘high quality’, and its ‘junior team is technically very strong’. It advised Orion Capital Managers on the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Puerto Venecia shopping centre project in Zaragoza. Emilio Gómez is the partner in charge.

Within Restructuring and insolvency Other recommended firms

Within TMT, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

At Hogan Lovells International LLP, ‘the overall service is fantastic’ and its lawyers are ‘very up-to-date on the regulatory framework in the country’. It advised Inditex on the new e-commerce portals of Zara and Zara Home, as well as on data protection. Practice head Gonzalo Gállego is ‘very knowledgeable on data protection’, and his ‘speed and availability are unparalleled’.

Within Tax, tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s Miguel Ángel Sánchez specialises in tax structures for acquisitions and financing, and is highly rated. Key client Boluda Corporación Marítima instructs the firm on a range of tax matters including international tax structuring.

Within Transport, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s key partner is Miguel Ángel Sánchez, who specialises in tax structures for the acquisition and financing of transport assets. He has ‘high-level experience in the public tax sector and is always willing to solve clients’ problems’, and is ‘one of the best lawyers in Spain’ in this field. The shipping practice mainly focuses on financing for clients such as Banco Pastor. Luis Alfonso Fernandez is recommended for aviation insurance.