‘Very professional. Great experts in M&A. With a great vocation for service. Among the best in Spain.’

‘I highlight Bosco de Checa as a partner of the corporate team. A reference for good service.’

‘Highly prepared team, with a lot of experience in this space. Ability to question the client’s approach in an attempt to improve them. They integrate well with client teams and adapt to client dynamics.’

‘Iñigo Del Val is a born leader, with a great ability to focus on essential issues. Bosco De Checa is a great lawyer, very prepared and with a great disposition towards the client.’

‘I would especially highlight Ignacio Hornedo and Patricia Figueroa’s  professionalism, knowledge, empathy and proactivity.’

‘Iñigo del Val is an excellent professional.’

‘Clifford Chance is my law firm of reference as in my opinion, they have the best corporate team in the Spanish market. I would highlight that they integrate very well with our internal teams, they understand and know our business well and provide commercially oriented and practical advice.’

‘Luis Alonso’s very strong negotiation skills and strategic advice set him apart. He makes a very good team with counsels Pablo Murcia and Javier Hermosilla who are also excellent M&A lawyers.’

‘Luis Alonso has the unique ability to negotiate and protect the interests of his clients. ’

‘Strengths: technical knowledge, availability, innovative solutions, negotiating and strategic capacity, language proficiency, firm with an extensive network of offices in different countries.’

‘Guillermo Guardia: technical knowledge, innovative solutions, and strategic negotiation skills.’

‘Samuel Rosas: a technically impeccable professional with great communication skills, who makes it very easy to understand the operations and legal risks for the company’s interlocutors and the people who make the decisions. Always establishes clear recommendations taking into account the client’s business reality. Jaime Velázquez: great negotiation skills. Technically outstanding, very quick in analysis and decision making.’

‘It is a complete and multidisciplinary team that goes hand in hand with the client, not only providing solutions but also anticipating the problems that arise. Diligent. Continuous and proactive collaboration. They facilitate the understanding of problems and provide imaginative solutions.’

‘Pablo Murcia – Exceptional commitment to the projects, always focusing on the client’s needs. Our go-to guy who takes care of everything in the best possible way from a lawyer, manager and entrepreneur perspective.’

‘Garrigues provides a very good service. The team is highly efficient and pragmatic. They are approachable and knowledgeable of corporate law matters.’

‘Mónica Martín De Vidales is very professional and knowledgeable. She is efficient in providing advice and drafting.’

‘Availability for any client need; great technical-legal and financial sector knowledge; experience in complex transactions; they perfectly understand the client’s needs and even anticipate them.’

‘One of the three best law firms in Spain in this field. They have extensive knowledge of M&A and the client’s business.’

‘Fernando Vives is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Spain. He has the ability to address legal work with a degree of precision and detail, as well as experience, that is practically unique. Arnau Tapias is a great professional with commendable dedication and precision in his judgments. ’

‘The Garrigues team has characteristics that make it one of the best in this area. The team possesses the appropriate diversity of professional skills, seniority, and client care skills to provide first-class services. They are very flexible and adaptable and have the ability to quickly and adequately understand clients’ needs. It is a team which it is very easy to work with.’

‘Sergio González Galán stands out above all, but Beatriz Amillo is also outstanding.’

‘The outstanding partners are Fernando Vives and Alvaro Lopez-Jorrín. They differ from competitors in their knowledge of the sector and the business, and their proactive ability to offer practical solutions to problems with a business vision.’

‘Innovative in structure, excellent technique and tireless in execution.’

‘Victor Manchado is capable of reaching agreements on complex issues, maintaining the general vision of the project but going down to detail.’

‘They perfectly understand the client’s needs and anticipate them.’

‘The ability to understand the client’s problem and its absolute willingness to find the solution that best suits each situation makes the firm stand out.’

‘We have worked with the team of Victor Manchado and Esteban Arza. We have selected them for their ability to work on very complex, multijurisdictional issues. They have worked exceptionally well. They are always available, have great experience in competitive auction processes and a very practical approach.’

‘Unlike other firms where partners often “fly over” the issues, in the case of Victor and Esteban they have been 100% involved, attending to the project at all times and contributing their knowledge and experience.’

‘Excellent M&A track record and knowledge of corporate law and the telecoms sector. Great availability and very good responsiveness.’

‘Carmen Burgos is fantastic. She is always reachable and business-oriented.’

‘Manuel Echenique and Guillermo del Rio are excellent M&A lawyers, technically and commercially.’

‘Highly prepared team, very client-oriented, with the ability to fully integrate into the client’s teams and dynamics.’

‘Uría’s team is one of the best in the market, with great preparation of its lawyers and a high predisposition towards the client. Francisco San Miguel is one of the best lawyers I have worked with; he stands out for his impressive work capacity, impeccable client service and indescribable resistance.’

‘A united and compact team. In addition to being very rigorous, it is a delight to work with them because they are respectful, collaborative, friendly, hard-working, as well as very good technically, they always seek to get the best out of the project. They are a great team.’

‘I have worked with Sara García Vazquez primarily and I find her outstanding. She is very dedicated.’

‘Experienced professionals with a breadth of knowledge.’

‘Super responsive and very reliable commercial approach.’

‘Cohesive and very professional team.’

‘The team has a lot of experience in M&A. It is also a very agile team with vision and high business sense. ’

‘Pablo Fernández Cortijo is an excellent lawyer with more than proven experience in the M&A arena in Spain. When supporting negotiations, he always has a pro-deal attitude and is very proactive. Due to his experience, he is very agile and respected, and generates a lot of security when defending the interests of his clients. ’

‘Ability to work in both English and Spanish; extensive experience in M&A transactions and associated requirements regarding commercial diligence.’

‘Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a very professional, competent and stable team of lawyers who cares and is involved in knowing the company’s activity, its strengths and weaknesses in each negotiation, to design the best strategy in transactions.’

‘Gómez-Acebo & Pombo’s lawyers work tirelessly to respond to the client promptly. They are always concerned with providing a solution to the problem posed and not just limiting themselves to listing the risks. Technically the solutions are brilliant and adapted to the company’s market. I particularly highlight Álvaro Mateo.’

‘Very specialised and senior teams depending on the client’s needs.’

‘High professional competence accompanied by the human element always at the core. Professional ethics and vocation for service at its finest.’

‘PLL’s commercial team is unique in the market. They have a very close, almost familiar way of integrating into teams. They are capable of offering simple and creative solutions to the most complex problems.’

‘Their involvement in matters, their technical capabilities and their closeness to the client. They have inexhaustible professionals. Pablo González Mosqueira is an extraordinary partner, with unusual technical and work capabilities.’

‘Our reference partner in the Pérez-Llorca commercial team, Javier Carvajal, is a magnificent lawyer, focused on achieving reasonable agreements and with a very solid legal basis.’

‘Javier Carvajal has in-depth knowledge of the subject, total availability for clients and practical approach in documents and negotiations.’

‘The team is very precise, fast, practical and capable of reaching commercial solutions balancing the risks together with the client. It gives me great peace of mind to know that they are with me in the negotiation and review of contracts. I would highlight the high technical level and the commercial capacity in complex transactions to find solutions.’

‘I would highlight the quality of the work, the knowledge the lawyers have, and their availability. Excellent people.’

‘Human quality combined with excellent delivery. Special mention to Joaquín Echanove.’

‘José Maria Gil-Robles and Héctor Gómez Ferrero stand out.’

‘We collaborate on a recurring basis with the team of Lucas Osorio. We value their quality in legal advice in the context of complex corporate transactions in the field of energy.’

‘Ignacio Paz: knowledge of the energy sector and its regulations, aware of the latest developments and trends. Great commercial vision and constructive approach in negotiations.’

‘Yoko Takagi operates at the forefront of colossal investments, divestments, and complex transactions involving listed companies.’

‘The team led by partner Yoko Takagi is outstanding, her team is very cohesive and they create a great relationship with the client. They get fully involved, following the partner’s example. Yoko addresses both the business team’s commercial needs and legal concerns.’

‘Yoko Takagi is a brilliant lawyer, exceptionally intelligent, and at the same time extraordinarily commercial and approachable. Her ability to synthesise and explain complex situations and their impact on the business, to negotiate and deal with all aspects of the transaction, and her very high legal technical skills provide peace of mind to the client.’

‘The White & Case corporate team is made up of a group of great professionals, with great work capacity and technical knowledge.’

‘The firm covers all areas of corporate and commercial law, including M&A and commercial contracts. Lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with tech companies and funds.’

‘White & Case’s commercial and M&A partners demonstrate solid knowledge and, above all, creativity to understand the complexities of a transaction and provide the best technical and business solution. In the various situations that we have found ourselves in, I have always considered the partners as an integral and internal part of the team.’

‘Yoko Takagi is a strategic thinker. She takes very complex issues and distils them down. Pragmatic and has a calming influence on the team, board of directors and counterparties. A strong ally and thoughtful advocate. She is just amazing.’

‘Committed team and always attentive; proximity to clients; experienced lawyers.’

‘They are constructive and focused on finding the best solution for the client.’

‘Dedication and alignment with the client’s interests. Constant concern and extreme diligence in managing matters.’

‘In my opinion, it is the best law firm I have ever worked with. The great involvement of the partners, the commitment of the entire team to the client, the ability to find the best solutions and the deep knowledge of the sector, make Andersen my first choice in each deal. The ability to act internationally with an integrated team, at least in the energy area, is fundamental for every project in which we have been involved.’

‘My reference is Ignacio Aparicio and my confidence in his judgment is total due to his ability to act quickly in highly complex situations, the search for effective solutions and his ability to anticipate problems. He knows how to lead a negotiation and achieve the best results even in situations where the transaction is blocked.’

‘Jaime Aguilar Mulet is a technically brilliant lawyer, with great commercial capacity, adaptation to situations and high availability.’

‘The M&A practice is extremely dynamic, proactive and professional. International support for cross-border projects is essential and provides a lot of added value.’

‘In my experience, partner Ignacio Aparicio, Andersen’s European and global M&A coordinator, is a fundamental asset in the deals we have carried out with the firm, since he has an accredited practice in managing the different teams in the different jurisdictions and a vision of the strategic transaction that undoubtedly gives added value.’

‘Multidisciplinary teams prepared to answer all types of questions.’

‘Closeness, flexibility and high reaction capacity.’

‘Great knowledge of the subject.’

‘Close, committed and very practical team.’

‘They are very reactive, pragmatic and solutions-driven.’

‘I have worked with Laura Vintanel and Maria Nieto. Laura is very business-oriented, always trying to understand clients’ needs. Maria is very organised, efficient and reactive.’

‘The entire team around Alejandro Fernandez de Araoz is absolutely unique. All lawyers are extremely well-trained and helpful. The processes are well structured and I have never worked with a firm that gave faster feedback than Araoz. All lawyers know at least a little German, some even fluently. An absolutely recommendable law firm.’

‘The team is exceptionally experienced, commercial and a pleasure to work with. They are proactive, sensible and very competent in advising clients on negotiations. Unlike other larger firms, they are very down to earth and get things done. I would definitely hire them again on any commercial and M&A project in Spain.’

‘Strengths: Great flexibility and creativity in structuring and executing deals. Excellent coordination with other non-legal advisors involved in the transaction.’

‘Availability of senior lawyers and partners at critical moments of the transaction. Great creativity and commercial vision to manage the deal moving forward.’

‘Carmen Muelas: absolute professionalism and closeness. Very deep knowledge of my industry and contribution of practical and innovative ideas in corporate deals.’

‘Closeness to the client and understanding of needs. Carmen Muelas does exceptional work and understands our needs.’

‘The team is dynamic, coordinated, quick to react and well versed in procedures and laws. They have a wide network and good relationships with their offices in other countries, which facilitates the exchange of information and adequate response to doubts or questions.’

‘Chloe Barnils is a proven professional, with extensive vision and experience. She knows how to be at the client’s level and delve into their needs, being decisive.’

‘I think their availability, real experience in particular from having been in-house lawyers for relevant companies and their excellent knowledge makes the firm stand out.’

‘Knowledge of the market; technical quality; the efficiency and effectiveness of the deliverable; and the knowledge and diversity of its professionals.’

‘Dentons provides comprehensive legal advice. The dedication of its teams to create their own advisory solutions makes it stand.’

‘Israel de Diego stands out for his total dedication to ensuring that a deal is closed satisfactorily. In addition to being the lawyer with the greatest technical knowledge in his practice, he stands out for his client service and dedication while the deal is being executed.’

‘The M&A team is organised and decisive. It is one of the best M&A teams that I have worked with in Spain. Good organisational capacity for the milestones that a complex process of due diligence, drafting of SPA, and other formal aspects may require.’

‘Availability, initiative and client service; at no time does the client have the feeling of losing control of the transaction. We feel highly secure working with them.’

‘The international network and their technical knowledge make them perfect to advise us anywhere in the world.’

‘Eversheds has a high specialisation and geographic presence. Collaboration and coordination between practices and different geographies is agile and efficient. ’

‘High specialisation and effectiveness in the coordination of transnational teams. Diego Cruz-Villalón is recommended.’

‘They stand out for their deep knowledge of the industry, honesty, professional excellence, closeness and strategic vision.’

‘David Williams has unique knowledge of English and Spanish legal systems.’ 

‘Maria Ramalle is a bright and articulate lawyer with great commercial awareness.’

‘Miguel Bermudez de Castro and Blanca Puyol stand out.’

‘They are always willing to help with any obstacle encountered along the way with proactivity and without the need to push them.’

‘Great ability to relate in a cordial and constructive way with any profile of the counterpart. Miguel Bermúdez De Castro stands out.’

‘Always focused on finding practical solutions.’

‘Miguel Bermúdez de Castro is singled out for his great technical skills and availability. ’

‘Jones Day always stands out for its quality of lawyers, speed and quality in service that is difficult to beat.’

‘They offer personalised treatment adapted to the client’s needs, which makes them stand out from other firms with more generic legal advice procedures.’

‘They have a high analytical and error detection capacity, which makes them greatly optimise response times compared to the competition. They have a high degree of experience in the sector.’

‘In this firm, you come into contact with the person who is going to carry out the services and they remain by your side until the end.’

‘Alvaro Bertrán is an excellent professional who provides support and creative solutions, especially in complex contractual issues.’

‘Antonio de Mariano and Javier Beltrán are excellent professionals with a commitment to the client, a taste for details and creative mindsets when it comes to finding solutions.’

‘We would like to highlight the specialisation and experience that Ramón y Cajal offers in fields such as corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation. Furthermore, the team’s ability to collaborate both within the firm and with other professionals and networks of contacts is a differentiating factor that makes them unique.’

‘They have an exceptional legal team that stands out for its focus on client service and ability to understand the needs and objectives of its clients. Special mention for Alvaro with whom we have worked very comfortably to close an important M&A transaction.’

‘Very prepared and responsible team.’

‘Cases & Lacambra offers top-tier M&A advice. Its diverse practices maintain a high level of experience, sophistication and professionalism. Its M&A team is made up of good players in the transactional market.’

‘Without a doubt, a great firm with top-level professionals. Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi is a great M&A lawyer, with years of experience in the sector, who helps clients understand the transaction and look for solutions.’

‘Attention, availability, and constant search for solutions. Alberto Alonso Ureba is recommended.’

‘It is a team with a lot of experience. There are several partners with many years of practice. They anticipate problems. They are didactic, and practical, with enormous knowledge of this branch of law. Always available.’

‘Alberto Alonso Ureba’s deep knowledge of legal matters translates into security for the clients. He conveys a lot of confidence to the client and in all the matters we have worked on.’

‘The firm in general has established itself as a leading boutique firm in the Spanish market, known for its strong reputation among its stable of tech clients in particular. We specifically worked with the corporate/M&A team under the expert guidance of Borja Díaz-Guerra. Borja leads a team of high-quality performing lawyers with excellent responsiveness and a willingness to go the extra mile.’

‘Borja Díaz-Guerra is our key contact and, in my view, despite his relatively young age, is a stand-out partner not only in the firm but the wider market. Borja is not only a brilliant and technically gifted lawyer, but he is reasoned and commercial, and has a pragmatic and solution-focused approach that we highly appreciate from a client perspective. Uniquely, Borja is also qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales which is notable when, on occasion, we have tasked him with assisting on multi-jurisdictional and complex corporate transactions.’

‘Very fast and hands-on team with a calm and pragmatic approach that makes you feel like you’re in a very safe pair of hands. ’

‘Excellent professionals, empathetic and with solid knowledge. Rafael Aguilar and Alejandro Blázquez are recommended.’

‘López Ibor is an excellent commercial law and M&A law firm.’

‘Marta Gil de Biedma is one of the most complete Spanish lawyers. She is completely dedicated to the issues, has a clear vision and masters the law.’

‘I would say that the degree of involvement of the partners makes the firm stand out. For us, it is essential to know that partners are involved in the day-to-day running of our company and our needs.’

‘Proximity, direct dealings with partners, command of different languages.’

‘Mastery of different branches of law regardless of the specific speciality for which they have been nominated.’

‘They stand out for their attention to detail, technical knowledge, work capacity and efficiency.’

‘Marta Gil de Biedma is a very senior, intelligent, fast and charming lawyer. Very intuitive and with a very deep knowledge of commercial law.’

‘ONTIER has a team of lawyers equipped with an excellent combination of legal knowledge, strategic thinking and communication skills. I would like to highlight the support that ONTIER provides us internationally, particularly in LATAM.’

‘In particular, I would highlight the human quality and professionalism of Jorge Perujo, who is always available to help us at all times and in any jurisdiction. ’

‘Great support, practical approach, client-oriented.’

‘Outstanding legal professionals that make up a highly skilled team, including notable partner Jorge Perujo. They have a client-centric approach, provide creative solutions and possess high ethical standards.’

‘It is a young, dynamic and innovative team. They are very up-to-date and can meet the needs in different countries with particular legal contexts.’

‘Víctor Artola Recolons is very committed to the client’s results and objectives, continuously monitoring the deal.’

‘There are essential elements when hiring external lawyers, such as availability, flexibility and the trust they convey to you. At all times ONTIER has complied with these three requirements. We have already worked several times with them, and especially with partners Victor Artola Recolons and Jorge Perujo, and they have always been there when we needed them. ’

‘We would highlight that ONTIER is a very commercial and pragmatic team, with a great ability to solve problems and are very proactive in their support. They have met and exceeded our expectations and have been flexible and firm in being our partner in this first stage of growth of our company. They were guided by the objective of safeguarding our interests at all times and their multidisciplinary team allowed them to complement each other and supervise all our affairs.’

‘The Roca team has offered us personalised attention, availability and adaptability at all times. Transactions have always been carried out to the end, and they have always sought practical solutions.’

‘Great dedication of the team and ability to adapt to our needs.’

‘Great professionalism and legal knowledge.’

‘ We consider that their professionalism and interpretation of client needs are well above the average of other firms.’

‘A solid, dedicated, highly qualified team. They anticipate the client’s needs, which is why working with this team gives a lot of peace of mind.’

‘They know their client very well, they anticipate needs, they provide complete peace of mind.’

‘The internal coordination and the ability to work between teams makes this law firm a solid asset and makes it unique and leading.’

‘Francesc Baygual shows commitment, seriousness and reliability above expectations.’

‘They have a very competent team in different areas; excellent services.’

‘They are fully involved in the projects until the end.’

‘Always available and very responsive. Strong presence of women in the team, especially in senior roles. Very commercial and flexible mentality, they go above and beyond in all aspects. ’

‘Rocío García – a very commercial and flexible lawyer who understands our business perfectly and knows what matters to us. Very good negotiator. ’

‘Squire Patton Boggs is part of a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of experience in this space. They provide extensive knowledge and experience in corporate governance, M&A, corporate structures, among other matters. They always give us a creative, flexible and updated vision and are up-to-date with the latest practices. Always willing to delve to the bottom of each topic and committed like no other to their client.’

‘The Squire team is excellent in their professional as well as personal aspects. Rocío García, recognised as one of the best young lawyers in Spain, is a commercial expert with extensive experience in sectors such as healthcare, energy and real estate. Rocío is outstanding in her negotiation skills, intelligence, courage and legal knowledge.’

‘A close and committed team, with a lot of potential and extensive capabilities beyond the legal field.’