Cases&Lacambra > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile
Cases&Lacambra Offices

ALCALÁ 61
28014 Madrid
Spain
Cases&Lacambra > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 5
Cases&Lacambra brings ‘high technical quality, flexibility, and understanding of the client’s needs’ to a range of financing transactions, including NPL deals, acquisition finance, debt restructurings, and real estate finance. Practice head Miguel Cases supports international financial institutions and investment funds in debt transactions, banking regulations, and derivatives. Toni Barios is a key contact for financial institutions, funds and other alternative lenders, while Claudi Rossell specialises in financial services disputes. Joaquin Fabre adds significant expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions, including direct lending, leveraged finance, alternative finance and syndicated loans.
Practice head(s):
Miguel Cases
Other key lawyers:
Toni Barios; Claudi Rossell; Joaquín Fabré; Maria Arroyos
Testimonials
‘Toni Barios is a great professional, with extensive knowledge of financial law, collaborative and with great agility.’
‘High technical quality, flexibility, and understanding of the client’s needs.’
‘Lawyers with great knowledge of the practice for which they are mandated/contracted.’
Key clients
Energía, Innovación y Desarrollo Fotovoltaico, SA (EIDF)
Greenyard NV
Laurion Financial Enterprises SÀRL
Westfort Capital Limited
X-ELIO
Deutsche Bank SA
Española
Unipersonal
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Caixabank SA
Ibercaja Banco SA
Institut Català de Finances
Stoneweg
Work highlights
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Led by corporate and business law specialist Lucas Palomar, Cases & Lacambra's team is experienced in M&A transactions, commercial agreements, corporate governance, restructurings and joint ventures across a variety of sectors, including financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and energy. Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi 'has years of experience in large transactions'.Practice head(s):
Lucas Palomar
Other key lawyers:
Bojan Radovanovic; Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi
Testimonials
‘The Corporate M&A team works very hard, has a deep knowledge of the transactional market, is clear and proactive, and the partners are very available. José Manuel Llanos Alperi directs the deals, making use of his knowledge and experience.’
‘This is a mid-size firm with knowledge and capabilities comparable to those of large multinational firms. They prioritise quality and client relations. José Manuel Llanos Alperi has years of experience in large transactions and coordinates a team of top-level professionals.’
‘Lucas Palomar’s team has been excellent.’
‘The relationship with Lucas Palomar has been very good; his strategies, his ability to solve problems and contribute ideas have been excellent.’
‘Lucas Palomar supports and accompanies us in M&A deals, as well as in the secretariat of the Board of Directors. Lucas is characterised by offering flexible and different formulas that allow us as a group to grow and develop in an agile way, without assuming risks. Compared to other firms, what we highlight about Cases is that we are fortunate to be able to work with a partner with first-hand experience as part of the team. And this allows you to move forward much faster and safer in decision making.’
Key clients
Agrícola Pacífico Sur Ltda. & Vicente Giner, S.A.
Drake Enterprises ETVE, S.L.U.
Bencis Capital Partners BV and PNO Innovation BV
Axon Partners Group
Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria, S.A. (SAREB)
Groupe Chalumeau
Columna Capital LLP
Co Beverage Lab, S.L.
Teradisk
KIG Ltd (Kee Safety Group)
Globalmar Reefers, S.A.
Iskaypet Group
Asistencias Carter, S.L.
Joki Investments, S.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Columna Capital on a multijurisdictional transaction for its investment in Zumex group.
- Advised the majority shareholder on the formation of a joint venture for the opening and operation of Krispy Kreme shops in Spain, together with its minority shareholder, a Krispy Kreme group company, by means of a shareholders’ agreement and a contractual structure for future openings.
- Acted as global legal counsel for the Drake group (and its Spanish parent company Drake Enterprises ETVE, S.L.U., “Drake”) on the corporate restructuring of the group.
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5
Cases & Lacambra's real estate practice, led by Marta González-Llera, offers assistance with investments, joint ventures, and development projects, as well as construction and planning issues. With a keen focus on the hospitality sector, the team attracts regular instructions from investors, family offices, and wealth funds. González-Llera stands out for her expertise in urban planning and contentious-administrative appeals related to environmental issues.Practice head(s):
Marta González-Llera
Other key lawyers:
Rafael Baena
Testimonials
‘Technically very well prepared, very good treatment, and availability for their clients.’
‘I would highlight Marta González-Llera as the undisputed leader of their real estate team, also mentioning Rafael Baena as quality support.’
Spain > Tax Tier 6
Cases & Lacambra is engaged by companies, financial institutions, multinational groups, family offices and individuals seeking expert guidance on tax planning, transaction structuring, tax disputes and wealth management. Leading the practice is Ernesto Lacambra, whose areas of expertise include the international tax planning of cross-border investments. David Navarro also plays a key role, serving as a reliable tax adviser to family business groups, large corporations, private equity firms, and investment funds, while Jorge Del Castillo focuses on M&A and the tax structuring of investments in Latin America.Practice head(s):
Ernesto Lacambra
Other key lawyers:
David Navarro, Jorge del Castillo, Alberto Gil
Testimonials
‘High partner involvement, very engaged in client’s needs. Always available to think outside the box. Very responsive and flexible when it comes to client’s needs. Overall, very easy to work with.’
‘We have had great experience with Ernesto Lacambra and Jorge del Castillo, with whom we share common clients. Their advice is clear and to the point, they think a few steps ahead and always come with relevant considerations with respect to the future.’
‘A top-level tax team made up of partners with years of experience and a track record in the best transactions.’
‘Jorge del Castillo works very hard, studies cases with great dedication and detail, and provides outstanding legal/tax advice. His knowledge and availability are outstanding.-
‘It is a very good law firm. I would highlight as a strong point its versatility and breadth of fields since it covers all branches.’
‘Proximity, speed and effectiveness.’
‘A very efficient, modern, fast and precise team, undoubtedly up-to-date lawyers for modern clients of the highest level.’
‘CL provides an exemplary expert advisory team who hold firm knowledge of client’s needs and market environment to ensure pragmatic transaction support.’
Key clients
Teradisk Consulting, S.L.
Axon Partners Group, S.A.
Total Specific Solutions BV
K.I.G. Limited
Columna Capital LLP
Ernesto Ventos. S.A.
Lear European Holding, S.L.
Carglass, S.L.
Axdis Iberica, S.L.
Drake Enterprises ETVE, S.L.
Work highlights
Cases&Lacambra > Firm Profile
Cases & Lacambra is a client focused international law firm, with a deep commitment to offering the best comprehensive advice in business law. The firm, with a presence in Europe and America, has a highly tested track record in complex transactions involving the financial sector, special situations, financial markets regulations, cross-border disputes and transactions with a relevant tax sensibility.
Our advice focuses on providing bespoke solutions to our clients, who include financial institutions, investment service companies, investment funds, family offices, business conglomerates and high-net-worth individuals.
Cases & Lacambra’s teams are high-profile, committed to excellence and cross-border oriented.
Cases & Lacambra was founded with the ambition to be the first Spanish and Andorran law firm to provide legal tailor made services designed to fulfill private client and financial institutions needs. We are the forerunners of the high-end law firms who are based on truly specialization, the expertise of the teams, innovative and flexible organization, efficient services, cutting edge technology, confidence and loyalty to clients.
Therefore in transactional operations, as in recurrent advice or punctual queries, the firm is committed to the highest standard of client care that can be expected. We provide advice to our clients understanding their commercial threats, opportunities and goals. Our aim is to provide a long lasting client relationship with a very careful client selection among their different business areas.
Our team of lawyers have extensive experience in their fields of expertise and has been carefully selected from the most reputed international law schools. Our structure and approach is intended to attract the most talented and entrepreneurial lawyers which enables us to achieve excellent results for our clients in complex and critical matters.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Co-Managing Partner. Head of Banking&Finance group | Miguel Cases | [email protected] | |
Co-Managing Partner. Head of Tax Group | Ernesto Lacambra | [email protected] |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Jorge Del Castillo | Partner. | View Profile |
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Ms Marta González-Llera | View Profile | |
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Ms Araceli Leyva | Of Ocunsel. | View Profile |
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Mr Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Fabio Virzi | Partner. | View Profile |
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IBA (International Bar Association) ICC FraudnetComparative Guides
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Spain: Venture Capital
Published: March 2025
Authors: José Manuel Llanos AlperiJoaquín FabréJorge del Castillo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Venture Capital laws and regulations applicable in Spain.
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Andorra: Venture Capital
Published: March 2025
Authors: Miguel CasesMarc AmbrósAlbert Hinojosa
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Venture Capital laws and regulations applicable in Andorra.
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Spain: Tax Disputes
Published: October 2024
Authors: Ernesto LacambraAlberto Gil
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Tax Disputes laws and regulations applicable in Spain.