‘It is a proactive, dynamic team that understands our sector and needs very well, integrates with our internal team and achieves excellent results in our operations. They have earned our trust for any corporate operation.’

‘Luis Alonso is, in my opinion, the lawyer who makes the difference between Clifford Chance and his competitors, and has become our reference lawyer for M&A operations. I would highlight the clarity and practicality of his advice and, above all, his negotiation skills, with which he manages to bring operations to fruition by looking for options that fit all parties.’

‘Luis works with a group of associates who deserve a very high opinion, including Javier Hermosilla, Jorge Martín and Miguel Barredo. All of them add value to the team.’

‘It is about a cohesive, eminently pragmatic team that puts itself in the client’s shoes, understanding the context of the situation. They always come up with solutions, rarely a problem. They are creative and imaginative, with a deep understanding of applicable law and doctrine.’

‘Luis Alonso, always “hands on” and available. His experience shows immediately when answering questions about very difficult situations. He has already lived them and has several alternatives. If not, the matter is studied thoroughly and very quickly. It transmits a lot of security and guarantee in making decisions on complex issues.’

‘Javier García de Enterría. The only voice with authority on takeover bids in Spain. Nobody (the other competing firms) questions his thesis, due to his deep knowledge of the subject. Always available, with a calm demeanor, he seeks practical solutions to complex situations. It transmits a lot of security and guarantee.’

‘Technically good and reliable, with the flexibility and adequate negotiation capacity to reach solutions and agreements.’

‘Guillermo Guardia and Javier Hermosilla are recommended.’

‘Very good technically, and knowledgeable in various matters within the commercial field closely associated with M&A processes that are very useful to be able to lead all the workstreams of an operation of this type (financial, regulatory, banking product, etc.) – Great experience in international processes that affect various jurisdictions – Absolute availability. A lot of involvement of the partners. Antonio Herrera (partner of the Barcelona office) deserves to stand out for these qualities.’

‘Creativity and flexibility.’

‘Christian Hoedl is recommended.’

‘Technical rigor and legal excellence. Absolute commitment and dedication.’

‘They engage in the transactions as if they were their own.’

‘Jaime Pereda, Javier Ruiz Cámara, Leonor de Osma and Pedro Ravina are recommended.’

‘The plus is a very high capacity and technical knowledge together with a high knowledge of internal and business needs and absolute participation and availability of the partners. I especially highlight Pablo González-Espejo and Rafael Núñez-Lagos.’

‘They compare very favorably. Exquisite knowledge of business practice stands out a lot in CMS M&A attorneys. It is always up to date with the latest news, a magnificent job when writing and always based on its extensive experience.’

‘The M&A team has excellent professionals. Special mention to Ignacio Cerrato who handles highly complex matters and with enormous skill. His immediate attention to the client always stands out and always anticipates its needs, taking care of the client’s problems in a decisive and practical way. In his hands, as a client, I feel very safe since he transmits a lot of confidence and courage in certainly complicated situations. A lawyer to stand out in the market. ‘

‘Business-oriented, transparency, professional, quality engagement.’

‘My interaction has been with Pedro Ferreras mainly and we are very satisfied with the services. He is agile, close, practical, his advice always takes into account the needs of the business and his services are of quality.’

‘Pedro Ferreras Pedro is an agile, practical and close lawyer, with solid experience in social and M&A as well as in advising startups.’

‘Rafael Sáurez, in insurance law / related to insurance (regulatory), is also agile, close, and sensitive to business needs.‘

‘The team at DLA is excellent always with alternatives and flexibility to help operations overcome obstacles.’

‘Joaquín Echánove is an excellent professional whose experience, ethics, negotiating skills and rapport with his client make him a very valuable asset in any transaction.’

‘Very close involvement of partners and senior lawyers. Deep understanding of the Market and the risks that the client may or may not assume. Multidisciplinary firm with a presence in almost the entire world.’

‘They engage in operations as if they were part of the client’s team. Deep knowledge of customer needs. Sincere recommendations on what can or cannot be accepted in a negotiation. 100% availability.’

‘Commitment and dedication. The comparison would be favorable due to its technical rigor.’

‘Professionalism and dedication.’

‘The team was involved from the first moment in the aspects, not only legal, but also strategic, of the operation, which allowed them to add great strategic value to a very complex negotiation process.’

‘The implication and involvement in the day to day. Iñigo Erláiz is undoubtedly an excellent partner who stands out in Spain for his good work.’

‘Augusto’s knowledge of the financial-real estate sector is exceptional and gives you peace of mind when advising you on any transaction.’

‘My relationship with the firm’s professionals has been around for a long time, it is based on a relationship of trust that starts from having been able to feel corporate problems as their own and always find creative formulas for their resolution.’

‘Comprehensive legal advice, ability to cover all aspects of an energy transaction professionally ranging from due diligence, advice and negotiation of supply and service contracts (EPC, O&M, PPA etc.), advice and negotiation on transaction docs (SPA, shareholder agreement, non-recourse project financing).’

‘Monica Weimann: Seasoned lead lawyer, remains cool under pressure, technically strong, very client focused. Christina Sanchez-Weickgenannt: Great drafting and attention to detail. Samara Schaar: Strong project coordination and steering.’

‘Proven expertise in this type of operation. Language management. Negotiation and advisory capacity.’

‘Estibaliz Aramburu and Ignacio de la Fuente: Absolute availability and direct contact.’

‘Team totally dedicated to providing customer service, prioritizing this over purely economic criteria.’

‘Full dedication of the entire team involved in each operation, including the responsible partners.’

‘The experience we have had with the Araoz & Rueda team has been spectacular. We have felt supported and advised at all times over several months in a complex process that was carried out by several bands. The support and involvement of the team has been fundamental and decisive in the negotiation process that we have carried out, the knowledge they have when negotiating and the experience has been a very important part of our success.’

‘The speed with which they have understood our situation in a complex process and the way in which they have been able to turn around a negotiation that was already started, redefining the forms, setting the times and channeling it within an international context, but above all. all the great experience, determination and knowledge that they have shown throughout the process. It was a complete success to put ourselves in their hands.’

‘Active involvement and closeness of the whole team, which is totally client business focussed; deep knowledge of the subjects. They are experts in M&A deals. Team is fully available and committed. ’

‘Israel de Diego has high-level expertise and great negotiation skills and build good relationships with counterparties. She has sound knowledge and problem-solving abilities, as well as an optimistic attitude.

‘Vicente Paramio is an outstanding lawyer: accessible, service oriented and provide always reliable advice.’

‘Guillermo Bueno: Excellent professional, with outstanding technical knowledge and business and commercial skills. Their availability and customer service are extraordinary.’

‘Agustín del Río: Very high experience, permanent availability, resolution capacity, accessibility, extensive knowledge and complementarity with other fields of law.’

‘Outstanding lawyers: Diana Soto and Agustín del Río Galeote.’

‘They do not have a very marked hierarchy with which the entire team participates and is knowledgeable about the things that happen in the transaction, which makes it easier to be able to advance or discuss issues with one or another person on the team without having to wait for the partner to be available. This allows agility in buyers who close several acquisitions a year.’

‘Close, pragmatic treatment, without egos, looking for the best for the client and not only showing superiority over other lawyers.’

‘José Carnerero is recommended.’

‘Simeón Garcia-Nieto, a very complete lawyer with great negotiation skills and who understands the whole of the transaction well. He makes it easier for principals to focus on relevant topics and separate them from the more formal ones.‘

‘Very good professionals, close and very decisive.’

‘I think Francisco Aldavero is one of the best commercial / M & A lawyers in Spain. That is the strength of EY. ‘

‘Francisco Aldavero has a long professional career in transactions with private equity funds, families and corporates. He has enough experience to know how to differentiate the critical legal points and fight for them. It gives a lot of security to the client. And that’s why those who work with him repeat.‘

‘Hogan Lovells has global coverage, which enables it to meet the needs of global operations. The M&A and Private Equity team at Hogan Lovells in Madrid has top-notch lawyers who provide an excellent quality service. They are able to adapt to the needs of each operation to ensure that it is completed successfully.’

‘Graciela Llaneza is a brilliant lawyer, with excellent technical and negotiation skills and always attentive to the needs of her clients. She has extensive experience in complex operations involving multiple teams in different jurisdictions and is capable of skillfully handling the complicated situations that sometimes arise in operations.’

‘Great team and the work for our common client was above expectations.’

‘Professionalism; Availability; Flexibility; Expertise and access to others with different disciplines; Highly trained associates; Great communication skills; Attention to details; High motivation and dedication -> this all in one team!’

‘Alex Dolmans, Celso Méndez Sánchez-Castillo and Javier Gazulla: Professionalism; Availability; Flexibility; Expertise and access to others with different disciplines; Great communication skills; Attention to details; High motivation and dedication.’

‘Our corporate counsel at Hogan Lovells International (Madrid) has been very responsive and pragmatic in his advice.’

‘Eduardo Pérez provides rapid, concise, business-minded advice about  entity formation, corporate governance and other corporate matters.’

‘Jones Day lawyers have extensive knowledge of corporate practice in all areas, and especially M&A.’

‘Miguel Bermúdez de Castro and David Hernández have a direct relationship with the client and, most importantly, on the matters dealt with, which they lead directly.’

‘The WFW team has extensive experience in the sector, providing great value in transactions due to its ability to identify risks and mitigating them based on practicality, always seeking the successful end of operations.’

‘The firm’s lawyers, led by its managing partner Maria Pilar Garcia, have a legal-commercial approach; They are focused on legal protection, identifying risks in transactions based on their extensive experience in the renewable sector, and always looking for solutions that eliminate or mitigate risks in such a way that they are acceptable for the investor. Its best quality is the wide and deep legal knowledge coupled with a commercial spirit that allows the most complex operations to be carried out well.’

‘Always available to support and have given expert opinion that does not require another review.’

‘Extraordinarily respectful to anyone who had tried to reach the team from the company, not just the legal team.’

‘I regularly work with them in high-profile deals with an antitrust component and have witnessed first-hand how their partners approach issues not only from a legal perspective, but also from a business and strategic viewpoint. I strongly believe they work hard in keeping the right balance between legal advice and recommended courses of action. Practical and to the point, they are good listeners who understand what their clients are trying to accomplish.’

‘Their M&A team is high performing, focused and dedicated, with unsurpassed experience in deals with an international link.’

‘Key strengths include a lean structure which includes team members at all levels who regularly work together and know each other very well. This way, they can move quicker than comparable firms active in the Spanish legal market.’

‘Yoko Takagi is, quite simply, an incredibly practical, responsive, thoughtful and smart lawyer. She is always available, extremely efficient, great at legal negotiations and has an uncanny ability to anticipate client needs. She always strikes me as getting the right balance between legal and business insight and is extremely good at finding quick solutions.’

‘Carlos Daroca is an outstanding deal lawyer who always holds the best commercial interests of his clients at heart. Smart and results-oriented, he’s one of the leading transactional lawyers in Spain, not only because he’s exceptionally good at what he does, but also, and perhaps more importantly, because he is a real business partner for his clients.’

‘Julio Peralta (Associate) is a rising star in the Spanish M&A legal market with a blossoming career and a great professional future ahead of him. He is a solid and smart young lawyer who works very hard and is always very responsive, detail-oriented and hands-on.‘

‘The high specialization of this firm in international investment projects and, especially, in investment projects in Cuba stands out.’

‘The advice of Ignacio Aparicio is noteworthy. He has extensive experience in advising on investment processes in Latin America and the ability to anticipate the needs that may arise in projects. In Ignacio’s team, other professionals also stand out, Adargelio Garrido and José Trujillo, among others.’

‘They have a support structure that allows obtaining adequate advice in each area of need, not only in terms of field of work but also in terms of geographical location and knowledge of local legislation.’

‘Closeness, speed, adaptation to the client. Very positive for associates Jaime Olleros and Ignacio Aparicio, but also a good connection with José Ignacio Olleros or Ignacio Ariño.’

‘Global business vision, commitment, pragmatism and ease of teamwork.’

‘Andersen’s team of lawyers and prosecutors is highly qualified and very committed to our interests. They study and understand the needs we have in each situation to advise us in the best possible way.’

‘Pedro Albarrracin, is a great professional with whom we feel very comfortable being advised. In general, the entire team is highly committed and professional.’

‘Andersen’s lawyers share the same culture and values. The way of working is the same, seamless. Its qualities are the adaptation to our needs and to the type of operation in which we participate. Its closeness and familiarity. Without a doubt, a reference for us is Ignacio Aparicio, leader of the national and European practice in the area of Corporate and M&A. In his team, we highlight associates José Trujillo and José Deusa.’

‘We have been working with Benow Partners for several years, and the truth is that we are delighted with their work. Their skills are very good, their legal knowledge is very solid, they are very accessible. We see them as a very good alternative to other much larger and much more expensive offices. They give a much better service and under much cheaper fees. ‘

‘The Benow team is highly capable to solve any legal aspect that my company has suggested. One of the most relevant issues and for which the Benow team is unique is because of the ability to understand any different complications that we usually present to them. They are really close to the client and we feel that their team is part of our company.’

‘The knowledge in all the matters which we have to work with and the responsibility and trust that they place in each case of our company. We especially work with Fernando Castromil, highly qualified in their respective areas of knowledge. Also, it is very noteworthy for their closeness and empathy to solve the problems always raised with diligence and seriousness.’

‘The team is outstanding. Very high professional skills under reasonable rates. Really good value for money. Without doubt, I would recommend their services.’

‘They are different because they have a different approach towards the clients (at least this is my experience). They always try to give a great added value to their services, which is much appreciated.’

‘In my opinion, the team is extraordinary. We have to work every close to them in different complex matters, and they always surpass our expectations. Smart, capable and responsive lawyers. Extremely good value in terms of fees.’

‘Essentially a team that is passionate about their work and their firm’s reputation without exception in my experience. I think their whole approach breaks the typical model I have encountered at other firms, particularly in terms of working towards a long term corporate relationship.’

‘It is a very measured and practical team. They always try to come up with the best solution for their clients.’

‘Lourdes Ayala always shows an enormous capacity for work, understanding of complex problems, creative solutions and strategic vision.’

‘Santiago Lardies also shows a total commitment to his clients and his work.’

‘Alberto Rodríguez has been able to explain very complex issues with great clarity and see details that marked the success of the operation.’

‘Diana Sendagorta is a magnificent client manager understanding your needs and understanding where you are.’

‘Jose María Buxeda has extensive experience in structuring agreements and seeking legal solutions to the different situations that arise.’

‘I highlight Jose María Buxeda for his empathy and his ability to seek solutions for the benefit of the client.’

‘They are constantly on top of the issue in question, constantly monitoring it.’

‘Écija stands out for its personalised attention and its high degree of technical knowledge.’

‘The specialised attention, the proximity and its technical reliability.’

‘Our experience with the Ecija team is very satisfactory. They are very competent.’

‘Ecija has a tremendously competent team in the business field, being able to include advice in the most traditional aspects and also in the digital field.’

‘Their best quality is the closeness they maintain in the relationship, making communication as easy as possible at any time. They know how to listen. Excellent professional who is loyal and has managed to expand our services with them: Emilio Prieto.’

‘The availability and creativity in the solutions offered for blockages in operations. Marina Martinez, Leticia Domínguez Pavon, Tamara Soto.’

‘Very hands on and very strong execution.’

‘Juan Diaz and Diego Villaleon are great lawyers who take responsibility even when they might not be rewarded for it. This is true entrepreneurial spirit and shows great dedication. Execution is strong; they get the job done.’

‘The team have a pragmatic approach to billing and resourcing – supplementing in-house resource as required.’

‘Very attentive to customers and close. Absolute availability and empathy for the problems of its clients.’

‘The close relationship with the client. Senior lawyer Victor Artola Recolons stands out, a great lawyer and very meticulous. As a partner, we highlight the work of Pablo Enrile Mora-Figueroa.’

‘Partner: Oscar Murillo: Excellent knowledge of the company, of absolute trust, great negotiator and with excellent technical knowledge.‘

‘Strengths: dedication, availability and experience of the team, senior involvement.’

‘José Blanco, Roberto Tojo, Rubén Romero and Carmen Salar are recommended.’

‘Miguel García Stuyck is recommended.’

‘Great ability to assimilate and deepen complex businesses with very good coordination with other areas of the firm that are essential for the successful completion of commercial operations (such as Competition Law).’

‘Excellent technical and academic knowledge with excellent application to practice, promoting the most satisfactory solution to the client’s interests.’

‘Availability and pro activity. Business vision. Carlos Blanco.’

‘Closeness and availability of the lawyers in the team.’

‘The closeness with the in-house lawyer, being on top of the issues and following the issues, giving ongoing support and advice. Roca Junyent’s outstanding partner: Alejandro Llevat Felius.’

‘Very responsive and practical approach based on solid expertise and knowledge of corporate law. ’

‘Xavier Costa is a talented lawyer, very responsive. He has always positive attitude to solve any problem. ’

‘They perfectly understand the changing needs of a startup, and of course its sense of urgency.’

‘Carlos Blanco is undoubtedly not only someone brilliant and with an amazing attention to detail, but his treatment and closeness is admirable. It is a real pleasure to collaborate with him!’