Commercial, corporate and M&A in Spain

‘It is an excellent team with extensive experience in the sector. They are fast, agile, and very smart.’

‘Luis Alonso is our reference partner in Spain. He is a very hard-working and intelligent person. He is able to understand complex industry / business issues fairly quickly and generates a lot of value by bringing fresh perspectives to discussions. He is not a partner that only executes what is ordered but generates a lot of value in the solution itself. I would also highlight Pablo Murcia.’

‘It is a very competent team, with a lot of experience and with very good availability and treatment.’

‘Experience, knowledge and dedication.’

‘The sum of Luis Alonso and Javier Olabarri in M&A transactions seems to me like a ticket that today has no equivalent in any office. To the excellence of each one of them individually, is added the fact that there is a perfect coordination between them and that they have personal characteristics that complement each other perfectly.’

‘The team stands out for the extraordinary academic preparation of its members and the solid professional experience in all areas of commercial law, with an excellent relationship with all stakeholders, including the competition. In addition, they adapt perfectly to the demands of the client and their times.’

‘Experience and pragmatic approach always. The glass will always be half full and never half empty. The problems that arise are always accompanied by practical, never theoretical, alternative solutions. I’d highlight Luis Alonso and Javier García de Enterría.’

‘The Garrigues team is of unmatched excellence and professionalism. They care about thoroughly understanding the client’s business, and knowing what the specific concerns and objectives of the operation are, planning and executing it with attention to detail but without losing sight of the full picture. They also approach every project with humanity and empathy, always looking for a win-win solution.’

‘Sergio Gonzalez Galan is undoubtedly my lawyer of reference within the firm, he is always available to help. He is a deeply human and empathetic person who is capable of putting himself in the client’s shoes. He has a great capacity for understanding the situation and the client’s problems and is capable of anticipating and solving the most complex problems, making even a complicated solution seem easy. Beatriz Amillo, who is another important pillar of the team, also stands out.’

‘Identification with the client and its practicality in approaching the issues. As a client I feel that they are part of the team and that being excellent professionals they make an additional effort to integrate into the project and team up with the client. I would also highlight their culture of service, they try to help in everything you need.’

‘It is a plus as an office. As a client, putting yourself in their hands gives you maximum peace of mind and confidence.’

‘Total empathy with the client and their needs. Absolute mastery of matters. Flexibility. Availability. Monica Martín de Vidales and Beatriz Amillo are standouts.’

‘I’d highlight their great knowledge of the subjects, their availability, their adaptation to changing or supervening circumstances.’

‘Standout names include Juan Martín Perrotto and Rafael Núñez-Lagos.’

‘They form an extraordinary team, well coordinated and very solid.’

‘Outstanding partners: Juan Martín Perrotto, Rafael Nuñez-Lagos. Outstanding associate: Martín Jordano.’

‘Uría Menéndez’s is a broad team whose performance does not change despite operations extending over time: team members may vary but delivery is the same.’

‘They offer a plus of creativity in the solutions, and they present them with naturalness and simplicity; they do not seek to complicate the answers but to give the practical essence. Rafael Nuñez-Lagos is a star name.’

‘They are an excellent firm in this practice. Excellence in execution. They focus on the important points. Commercial orientation and focus on closing the deal.’

‘Good value for money. Excellent customer support.’

‘Bosco De Checa is a very good lawyer who cares about his client.’

‘Both Iñigo del Val and Ignacio Hornedo are some of the best M&A professionals in Spain. Of them I highlight their flexibility, customer service and putting themselves in our shoes, their excellent predisposition and character.’

‘Iñigo del Val is a very close partner; always available and knowing how to understand well the interests of their clients, what is important and what is not, etc.’

‘Iñigo del Val is outstanding.’

‘Team very involved in all points of view of the operation. Very proactive.’

‘Beyond availability, the team stands out for its knowledge of the sector and, in particular, for focusing on practical solutions that facilitate the achievement of objectives.’

‘The team is really excellent. In my opinion, it is not only their experience in this area, but also their high level of empathy when it comes to perceiving our needs and the evaluation of risks in the negotiation.’

‘It differs in the advice provided and in its proximity to the client, flexibility and in the search for practical business-oriented solutions.’

‘Guillermo Guerra is a brilliant professional. Excellent technically and in relation to dealing with the client.’

‘Specialists in corporate law of listed companies.’

‘Closeness, client/business orientation. High availability, especially Guillermo Guerra.’

‘Guillermo Guerra is undoubtedly an outstanding lawyer in corporate and corporate governance matters and especially in relation to listed companies. His knowledge of this area makes him stand out.’

‘It is a team with a lot of experience that adapts perfectly to the needs of the client and the specific operation. They form a team with the rest of the participants in the transaction and dedicate as much time as necessary, regardless of the size of the operation. High quality of work and follow-up of the result.’

‘Since the entry of Augusto Piñel, the practice has been reinforced with a greater orientation towards collaboration and client follow-up.’

‘The team was very responsive, even late at night and provided a level of service akin to London City law firms.’

‘The firm provided a very seamless service on a complex M&A transaction, with Pedro Rueda very much leading from the front and being the key contact at all times, obtaining input from specialists as and when needed. Strong, partner led team that anticipated what we wanted and how we like to work. They spend time building the relationship and their style is very much a trusted adviser. They make deals easier, especially for those with less experience of the Spanish market.’

‘Pedro Rueda is very strong, pragmatic, calm, charming and statesman like – someone we were very pleased to have on our side in difficult negotiations. Someone we trusted from the outset. Provided very clear, straightforward advice on complex issues and was always ready with solutions to issues that arose.’

‘Vicente Paramio is a strong performer, always available and conscious of the need to explain Spanish-market specific practices to us.’

‘Araoz has a team with a lot of experience, they answer any request in less than 24 hours and with an irrepressible quality.’

‘I have already worked with Pedro Rueda and Guillermo Bueno; they are all exceptional, considering the experience of each one. Organisation, control of the entire process and responsiveness is common to all.’

‘The main singularity is that they combine the capacity of large firms with the efficiency and craftsmanship of medium-sized firms, always dedicating adequately dimensioned team.’

‘They are all very solid lawyers with great experience, which means that they are always very focused on the economic-business context of the operations with a fluent handling and creativity of the law.’

‘Good knowledge of the area. CMS has a plus over other firms.’

‘High specialisation. Very client focused.’

‘The team is very well led by senior attorneys who are involved, in depth and with dedication, in the client’s affairs. They are creative (they contribute very productive and viable ideas) and they work with order and technical seriousness.’

‘In general, the legal technical capacity is very high and full dedication; very satisfied on both counts.’

‘CMS has always been up to the task and well above the circumstances. Without a doubt, we will continue to count on CMS for future operations and Corporate / M&A issues. In addition to their extensive knowledge in M&A / corporate matters, they know the real estate sector very well and have a vision that goes beyond the pure legal point (commercial, business), which, without a doubt, helps a lot in this type of transactions. They have handled very complex situations with great ease and are always available and anticipate the needs of their clients. Whenever I can, I seek to work with them.’

‘The team are willing to invest in relationships, focus on commercial aspects of the law/transaction, ensuring that the clients interests remain in focus.’

‘Carlos Peña – focssed, determined and relationship driven.’

‘Pedro Ferreras has a great capacity for conflict resolution, a good disposition and excellent professionalism.’

‘Technical knowledge and extensive experience coupled with a deal-maker profile that sets them apart from others.’

‘Joaquín Echánove stands out for his technical knowledge and extensive experience, through his problem solving orientation and innovative solutions.’

‘Very pragmatic, efficient, responsive.’

‘Professionals, very close and committed to helping their client.’

‘Rigorous when showing, explaining and writing the reports.’

‘Francisco Aldavero is one of the best M&A lawyers in Spain.’

‘Francisco Aldavero is outstanding in M&A / Private Equity.’

‘They have very profound and sound M&A experience and are very good and level-headed negotiators.’

‘Very dedicated team that was always on top of things with exremely short respone time.’

‘It is a very well coordinated team, led with great reliability by Ignacio Pallarés and very proactive in all phases of operations. I especially highlight its ability to find solutions that allow reaching agreements and successfully conclude negotiations.’

‘Absolute availability, great technical capacity and enormous practicality and creativity when approaching legal problems. I mainly highlight the work of Ignacio Pallarés.’

‘Experience in significant transactions in the energy sector, given the previous track record of the team’s top attorneys.’

‘The attention, speed and dedication of its lawyers. The technique and knowledge of the issues.’

‘Ignacio Pallarés differs in his dedication and knowledge of the subjects.’

‘Consolidated and cohesive team. It allows agility and speed in the management of the issues.’

‘Closeness to the client. Tailor-made advice.’

‘Great experience of all members both in general and specific areas of each one of them. Proactivity and anticipation to manage the process. Availability and agility in responding to all requirements.’

‘All the people who participated in the process demonstrated great professionalism and deep knowledge of the subject. The leadership and coordination of Alberto Alonso Ureba was very effective. At all times I had the peace of mind of being advised by great professionals with total confidence in their recommendations.’

‘The team at Ramón y Cajal is excellent. Their availability, speed of response and quality of their documents are very good.’

‘Professionalism, agility, dedication, diligence. The WFW team combines those qualities that are decisive when it comes to carrying out a successful business operation.’

‘Availability and professionalism. Business vision that allows aligning the client’s objectives with the firm’s actions. It translates into a very high efficiency in the legal process and therefore ensures the success of the operation.’

‘They must know not only the most advantageous and efficient rule in order to implement transactions, but also the most interesting negotiation conditions for the client based on the client’s profile and strategy. I think that the added value that the WFW team provides lies in its ability to advise commercially and economically, in addition to offering the best legal coverage.’

‘I recommend the team for its vision of the business, based on experience and the ability to put itself in the client’s situation beyond legal aspects. The constant availability of the partners, and especially the managing partner of the firm, who have supervised the smooth progress of the negotiations at all times.’

‘WFW team always demonstrated a deep knowledge of the market and its players which helped a lot my company in successfully growing in the country. The attention to the clients needs and the reliability are some of the key factors which make WFW one of the preferred firms to work with.’

‘Maria Pilar Garcia Guijarro is a serious and competent professional with great communication and negotiation skills. Passionate but also very rational when the situation requires. Very goal driven.’

‘It is a very competent team as well as commercial, they face problems from a practical point of view, proposing solutions and alternatives. They are proactive and decisive. Great experience in the energy sector and especially renewables.’

‘Office with international support, first-line service on par with other large offices of the Magic Circle  but at reasonable prices and a very close treatment. Especially good in negotiation processes where they are proactive and very collaborative with our corporate legal teams.’

‘White & Case LLP is one of the most respected international firms in the Spanish legal market. The firm’s Madrid office has an excellent M&A team and maintains a strong foothold in the Spanish top-tier deals with a strong transnational link.’

‘Carlos Daroca has an outstanding understanding of both the practice area and his clients’ business and can be strategic and tactical. On top of that, Carlos is an impressive M&A lawyer; he is smart and cuts through the peripheral issues to give clear and practical legal advice. I always enjoy working with him.’

‘Yoko Takagi has an excellent technical grasp and is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is excellent — in addition to being very efficient, she is practical and has a calm approach to the business of lawyering which gives her an edge over her peers.’

‘Julio Peralta is a rising star in the Spanish corporate market who generates acclaim for his strong grasp of public and private company M&A and governance work. He is also very practical, has good judgement and stays calm under fire.’

‘White & Case stands out for the quality of the service and the excellent advice it offers. They achieve this because Carlos Daroca is fully involved in the matters and offers advice that is difficult to match by other firms.’

‘What makes the White & Case team stand out is Carlos Daroca, without a doubt. Qualities: excellent service, a lot of experience, great ability to solve problems, great negotiator, high technical quality, total involvement’

‘Basically, what makes it unique is the quality of service that White & Case offers along with excellent legal advice. Carlos Daroca is completely involved and thereby manages to provide a much better service than other firms with which I have worked.’

‘Carlos Daroca has extensive experience in M&A, fully understands legal and business issues and is capable of offering solutions to any problem that may arise. His ability to negotiate and unblock situations that seemed unsolvable stands out.’

‘They are a team that reacts very quickly and flexibly to the requirements that arise in the day-to-day of our company. They cover all angles, with a highly competent multidisciplinary team.’

‘Jaime Aguilar has experience, availability and a lot of resolution capacity.’

‘Continuous monitoring of issues, client support, prompt attention and availability, the results obtained. Outstanding Partner: Javier Cubillo.’

‘Good communication between partners and lawyers. They provide international solutions, specifically with Costa Rica. They study different alternatives and scenarios in the meetings and always defending the interests of the client.’

‘We have met outside of business hours. They have answered all my questions and have been rigorous in the negotiation, always watching over my interests. Seriousness, professionalism, agility, speed and commitment define Ignacio Aparicio’s team.’

‘High knowledge of the subject, very good predisposition of the team and always positive attitude to seek solutions for the company.’

‘The proximity or closeness to the company team, their high preparation and the very active predisposition to help the company. I would highlight Ignacio Aparicio.’

‘The practice is very transversal, the areas work closely in a very consolidated way and also with a financial component that helps a lot in operations, with an area of accounting law that works directly with the financial advisers of the other party, without the need for attend, very helpful in pricing discussions.’

‘The Deloitte Legal team were very knowledgeable about M&A practices and procedures.’

‘Sharon Izaguirre is outstanding and provides total involvement.’

‘It is necessary to have technical credibility in the areas of application. The Deloitte team has it; it is one of its great strengths. In addition, the high capacity for client orientation and their needs. Another very important competence is resolution, speed in the response and success in it. A clear qualitative difference is perceived in responding to all the client’s needs in a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary way. Another unmistakable strength.’

‘They work in a coordinated manner with different groups of specialised advisers in each of the aspects that are required at each moment of an operation. With that global vision, they give their recommendation, evaluating better pros and cons. In addition, they are concerned with knowing in detail the needs and characteristics of the advised company, which enriches their advice.’

‘Cloe Barnils is undoubtedly an exceptional professional, with diverse areas of expertise, both locally and internationally. This makes her advice more agile and focused on the needs of the client. Her approach, on the other hand, always eminently practical, looking for the best alternative in each case. She also monitors the topics, even when they are finished, to ensure that the objective has been reached.’

‘Their service was agile and close, They were always available to give their support regardless of the schedule, Very professional service,’

‘We needed a commercial team very coordinated with the tax team. At Deloitte the coordination was perfect. They also turn to the client, availability 24/7.’

‘I highlight Sharon Izaguirre for her availability and technical quality.’

‘Great professionalism and proximity, in addition to great availability.’

‘The ability to abstract and communicate the issues to be dealt with in a dynamic and proactive way, looking for the best scenarios for the purposes of results.’

‘The know-how of Diego Pol Longo is a differential point that gives a plus to the office.’

‘The team strength is about their expertise, and to their level of execution and excellence, with a global view always, but giving confidence as they look through every single detail with the proper diligence.’

‘I would mention that Nieves Briz and Natalia Ontiveros make the difference as per their ability to coordinate and collaborate internally and with the client. They are able to deliver a state of the art support and advice and they align internally to be coordinated constantly. You feel you have one only advisor in front of you.’

‘Competent, commercial, user friendly.’

‘Nieves Very is very practical, a deal maker.’

‘They are responsive, patient and capable of listening to clients.’

‘I would say that Écija is at the top of experts who know the world of startups and scaleups in Spain and therefore it requires less effort to involve them in operations because they are already up to date with the main parameters.’

‘Closeness, strength, agility, ability to adapt.’

‘The ECIJA team has great virtues: 1. They work side by side with the client as if they were one 2. They do not focus on fees, dedicating the hours necessary for the success of the project. 3. Great technical knowledge, in all matters.’

‘Borja Diaz is our lawyer of reference. 1 Closeness to the client. 2 Empathy with the customer. 3 Adaptation to customer needs. 4 Search for the optimal solution for the client.’

‘Pragmatic, timely and quality advice. Excellent value for money.’

‘Emilio Prieto is a first-class corporate lawyer and at ease with a wide variety of cross-border commercial transactions. He is great partner to work with on difficult deals.’

‘We are extremely satisfied with Écija, they are great professionals who know the sector very well and know how to air problem areas in companies (be it labor, balance, tax, etc.) of which many times we were not at all aware. In my experience, they are always available for a contact, and are very flexible in case a change of situation forces you to change your approach to work midway through. We have worked especially with Magdalena Beltrán.’

‘Borja Díaz Guerra is without doubt a high-flyer given, in particular, his relative young age. He has an understated approach to his work, meticulous attention to detail and always retains in mind the big picture for the client – very commercial. We also appreciate his international background and know-how which gives significant comfort to our international investors.’

‘The closeness of the entire team, including Juan Díaz Hidalgo and Carlos Pemán. In addition, they always provide the most effective and practical solution for each case that arises.’

‘Juan is always available and demonstrates a deep knowledge of the banking sector. We carried out an operation with him in the middle of a pandemic and the treatment and execution of the project was unbeatable. Of course, because of his knowledge, he has been a benchmark when making decisions internally.’

‘Speed, understanding of the problem, prudence and professionalism.’

‘Juan Diaz Hidalgo: the most remarkable thing is the professionalism, the discretion, the focus on the problem or issue to be dealt with and the realistic and honest feedback.’

‘Very personal and business-oriented service.’

‘Miguel Bermúdez de Castro and Blanca Puyol are recommended.’

‘Very expert and up to date on everything.’

‘Flexibility and agility in the relationship. Maximum availability. Great network.’

‘High availability and accessibility. Quick responses. Multidisciplinary team. In my opinion, they are better than other prestigious firms we have worked with.’

‘You can discuss the issues with them in understandable language. They listen and value your opinion.’

‘Personal touch, very professional and amicable at the same time.’

‘The Roca Junyent team has great legal knowledge and understanding of business reality. The work is carried out with rigor, punctuality and always offering a suitable solution. The documentation is correctly classified and is well tracked.’

‘The firm’s lawyers have a very close approach and a high degree of involvement with our problems. They can also maintain spoken and written communication in English.’

‘Although startups / scaleups do not represent the majority of their clients, they perfectly understand our needs. In addition, they are super focused on things moving forward, with quality but also with agility.’

‘Carlos Blanco and his team are magnificent professionals: they define practical solutions and execute them quickly and with excellence. In addition to being talented and professional, they are close and 100% available.’

‘The Bird & Bird M&A team is a team with 100% availability, extraordinary professionalism and a fast and decisive response capacity.’

‘Lourdes Ayala is extraordinary. She is quick to understand the business and the main issues, is always available and is very decisive, without counting on her extraordinary negotiation skills and knowledge of M&A work.’

‘Flexibility and dedication.’

‘Javier Bau. Dedication, perseverance, service and knowledge’

‘Great team, very solid and reliable, with extensive knowledge of the subject and relevant experience that allows us to offer clients solutions to the different challenges that arise.’

‘Rafael Aguilar, always ready to serve the client at any time and situation offering comfort and imaginative solutions.’

‘It is a team with a lot of practical sense, that looks for solutions so that the operations go out. Agile, flexible and efficient. We are very satisfied with their work.’

‘It is a law firm with as much sophistication as any of the great ones and with a craftsmanship dedication. Marta Gil de Biedma is one of the lawyers with the most experience and competence in M&A that I know.’

‘Marta Gil de Biedma is an excellent lawyer: she has done all kinds of M&A operations for clients of all kinds and has great common sense and ability to find creative solutions.’

‘Knowledge and agility in the responses, especially Marta Gil de Biedma and Carlos Trenor.’

‘Approach to the matter with pragmatic look to find solutions and safe but simple approaches.’

‘I consider that they are very reliable because they have a lot of great experience. I would highlight Marta Gil de Biedma and Carlos Trenor.’

‘Immediacy, service, disposition and attention 24 hours.’

‘María Jesús Dehesa provides direct treatment, personal attention to the client and efficiency when solving problems; this makes her an essential ally to handle complex matters and solve them in a short time.’