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KPMG Abogados, Spain > The Legal 500 Rankings

Spain > Tax: The Big Four Tier 2

KPMG Abogados, Spain offers clients a full-service tax law offering, showcasing notable strength in the structuring of business transactions and tax disputes at the local and European level. Other key areas of expertise for the team include real estate and financial services tax issues, customs and excise duties, as well as international and indirect tax. The team, which is overseen by Alberto Estrelles, features corporate income tax and tax litigation specialist Julio César García Muñoz, and Natalia Pastor, who is a key contact for both domestic and international indirect tax issues. Jose Diaz-Faes is proficient in international tax and transfer pricing.

Spain > Employment Tier 3

KPMG Abogados, Spain’s expertise spans the gamut of employment matters, including collective dismissals, equality plans, social security issues and litigation. Leadership is shared between Francisco Javier Hervas Martinez, who is noted for his skills in collective bargaining agreements, corporate restructurings and remuneration schemes, and Francisco Fernandez Diez, who predominantly handles M&A work. Blanca Mercado Grande, who joined from Ceca Magán Abogados in November 2022, possesses a strong track record in dismissals, collective negotiations and labour disputes.

Spain > Insurance Tier 4

The ‘highly specialised’ insurance team at KPMG Abogados, Spain is adept at handling regulatory, litigation, M&A and tax restructurings for its diverse client roster. With a wealth of experience in commercial, regulatory and transactional insurance matters, financial regulatory specialist Pilar Galán Gavilá oversees the alongside Irene Cao Ruiz, who has a keen focus on tax issues pertaining to the financial and insurance sectors. Francisco Carrasco Bahamonde leverages his strong background in the insurance segment to advise industry clients on regulations, corporate governance, drafting of policies and contracts, among other matters.

Spain > Public law Tier 4

Spain > Banking and finance Tier 5

KPMG Abogados, Spain stands out for its extensive knowledge of financial services regulatory matters, including compliance, investor protection, blockchain and fintech, as well as regulatory transactions and projects. Supported by a strong international network and benefitting from constant contact with the Spanish regulatory authorities, the group is adept at assisting new players with the development of technologies within the financial market, covering crypto assets, robo-advisors and digital services. Francisco Uría Fernández is a key contact in this space; he often advises credit institutions on banking and insurance-related issues, and the implementation of regulations. Another leading figure in this field, Pilar Galán Gavilá is knowledgeable of fintech and blockchain, e-payments and crowdfunding regulations. On the transactional front, the practice particularly excels in asset-backed deals, including aircraft and ship finance.

Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

The ‘excellent professionals‘ at KPMG Abogados, Spain are equipped to handle all manner of corporate and M&A matters. Typical instructions range from disposals and acquisitions, to joint ventures, share capital increases and corporate governance issues. Based in Barcelona, Eneko Belausteguigoitia is active in corporate restructurings and in the negotiation of M&A contracts. Rafael Aguilar is a key contact in Madrid for private equity funds, private companies and public entities. Francisco Vázquez joined as partner from Ashurst LLP in May 2023.

Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5

With particular strength in corporate structuring, M&A and joint ventures, KPMG Abogados, Spain is singled out for its ‘technical knowledge’, ‘flexibility and proactivity’. Leading the practice, Carlos Bardavío is regularly engaged by a variety of international and domestic clients from across the healthcare, hospitality and retail sectors for his experience with project finance and real estate asset management. María Llorens and Beatriz Ron are also noteworthy for their proficiency in real estate transactional matters.

Spain > EU and competition

Spain > Restructuring and insolvency