Mr Álvaro Mateo > Gómez-Acebo & Pombo > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

The venture capital practice at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo acts for a diverse client base, including private equity firms, hedge funds, alternative investment funds, and distressed funds, providing support across the entire investment cycle. Beyond handling investment rounds, the team demonstrates strong expertise in fund formation, regulatory and tax structuring, financing, and tech-focused M&A. The practice is co-led by Álvaro Mateo, who specialises in strategic M&A, PE, and VC transactions, and David González, a key adviser to both investors and emerging-growth companies. Alex Pujol is another notable figure in the group, bringing significant experience in PE and VC transactions, fund formation, leveraged financings, and venture debt.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a solid track record in high-value M&A across key sectors such as TMT, banking, and energy, with the latter being a cornerstone of the firm’s activity. The practice is led by Álvaro Mateo, who specialises in strategic M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals. Managing partner Iñigo Erláiz brings extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on M&A, private equity, and insolvency matters. Pablo Fernández Cortijo shines in energy-related PE and M&A transactions, while Guillermo Guerra Martín stands out for his deep knowledge of corporate governance and transactional work. Jorge Martín is recognised for his proficiency in leveraged buyouts and infrastructure deals. Alexander Kolb is no longer at the firm.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo houses a strong private equity practice adept at handling fund formation, investments, divestments, and financing transactions. The team’s expertise has seen the group advise on high levels of activity in Spain’s M&A market, both in terms of deal value and volume. Team head Álvaro Mateo specialises in private equity, M&A, and venture capital transactions. Pablo Fernández Cortijo garners praise for his involvement in high-profile M&A deals. Jorge Martín has notable expertise in leveraged buyouts and infrastructure transactions. Iñigo Erláiz is a key figure for corporate and M&A matters.