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Latham & Watkins LLP

MARIA DE MOLINA 6, 4TH FLOOR, 28006 MADRID, SPAIN

Tel:: Work +34 91 791 50 00
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Web:: www.lw.com

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Spain

Capital markets

Within Capital markets, Latham & Watkins LLP is a second tier firm,

Latham & Watkins LLP provides domestic and international capital markets advice and, since launching in Spain in 2007, has built strong capabilities in related areas including regulatory, derivatives, and banking and corporate governance. Recent highlights include advising the syndicate of underwriters on Inaer’s €470m Rule 144A bond issuance. Juan Manuel de Remedios is the key contact.

Capital markets (US law)

Within Capital markets (US law), Latham & Watkins LLP is a second tier firm,

Latham & Watkins LLP’s practice is headed by Juan Manuel de Remedios and includes senior associate Yoko Takagi. Recent highlights include advising the syndicate of underwriters on Inaer’s Rule 144A €470m bond issuance.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Latham & Watkins LLP is a second tier firm,

Latham & Watkins LLP ‘specialises in complex and sophisticated transactions’ and ‘has a unique approach to solving problems’. Since entering the Spanish legal market in 2007, this ‘first-class firm’ has established itself as one of the market leaders, particularly within the energy sector. José Luis Blanco and the team advised Gas Natural Fenosa on the acquisition of assets by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure and Galp Energia. Juan Manuel de Remedios oversees the department, while Ignacio Pallarés is ‘one of the most talented lawyers in the market’.

EU and competition

Within EU and competition, tier 4

Latham & Watkins LLP’s flourishing practice is particularly active in the energy sector. Practice head Javier Ruiz Calzado divides time between Madrid and Brussels.

TMT

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Tax

Within Tax, tier 4

Latham & Watkins LLP advised on Norsk Hydro’s acquisition of Vale’s aluminium business and acted for Torresol Energy regarding project financing for the development of two thermosolar power plants. Jordi Domínguez heads the department.

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Indonesia

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India

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Italy

Offices in Milan and Rome

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Philippines

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Qatar

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Russia

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Singapore

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Saudi Arabia

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United States

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Spanish Bankruptcy Act reform

Chapter IV, Title III of the Bankruptcy Act (hereinafter, the "BA") regulates the filing of actions against the activity of debtors declared bankrupt in order to return to the bankrupt estate certain assets which the legislator considers should never have been taken away.

- Adarve Corporación Jurídica
Contesting the candidates is only possible during the social elections procedure

The employer has the possibility to contest the candidate lists in the event that a candidate does not comply with the conditions for eligibility. The Supreme Court recently confirmed that this is only possible within the strict terms provided in the social elections procedure.

- Claeys & Engels, member of Ius Laboris
RIVERO & GUSTAFSON ABOGADOS September Newsletter

Commercial

- Rivero & Gustafson Abogados
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Urgent Measures for the reform of collective bargaining.

- Rivero & Gustafson Abogados
Newsletter May 2011

Commercial …………………………. Strengthening Financial System Law on a Sustainable Economy

- Rivero & Gustafson Abogados
Newsletter January 2011

(1) Mercantile: Liberalizing actions in the tax and labor areas in order to encourage investment and create employment. (2) Litigation: Reform of the Penal Code (Organic Law 5/2010 of June 22). (3) Labor: Paternity Leave. Maintenance of employment and professional training. IPREM and SMI for 2011. Self Employed Workers. Pensions. Placement Agencies. (4) Tax: Changes: personal income tax, company tax, income tax for non residents, tax on patrimony transfers and documented legal acts, VAT.

- Rivero & Gustafson Abogados
The evidence of foreign law: The Spanish Supreme Court’s Judgment of 24 June 2010

We live in a globalized world where people, goods and money can move freely between national borders. It is perfectly possibly to buy a computer manufactured in Tokyo from a sales company established in Bangladesh, while sitting outdoors on a terrace in Rome. In this context, with transnational commerce and business relations constantly expanding, it is logical that international litigation is becoming increasingly commonplace.

- PEREZ-LLORCA
Special Labor Reform Newsletter

LAW 35/2010, OF SEPTEMBER 17, ON URGENT MEASURESFOR THE REFORM OF THE LABOR MARKET

- Rivero & Gustafson Abogados
CHANGES IN THE REGIME GOVERNING RESTRICTIONS ON VOTING RIGHTS AT SPANISH LISTED COMPANIES

On June 17, 2010, following a rough and eventful passage through Parliament, the Lower House of the Spanish Parliament finally approved a transcendental amendment to the Spanish Corporations Law (to article 105.2) affecting only listed corporations: a prohibition on voting ceilings for a same shareholder (or companies in the same group), regardless of the number of shares they own.

- Garrigues
REORGANIZATIONS OF BIOTECH FIRMS

In spite of the M&A downturn both globally and in the healthcare industry in particular, 2008 saw a twofold increase in the volume of deals involving biotech firms. Judging from the news that emerged during 2009 and in light of recent surveys, this trend looks set to continue and the outlook is undoubtedly rosy, above all in pharmaceutical R&D.

- Garrigues