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Cases & Lacambra Abogados SLP Offices
AVENIDA PAU CASALS 22
080021 BARCELONA
Spain
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Cases & Lacambra Abogados SLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 5
Cases&Lacambra has a strong track record in real estate finance, particularly transactions involving REITs, and also handles bilateral and syndicated lending, debt restructuring, and regulatory and compliance issues. The team’s broad client base includes Spanish and international banks, financial institutions and investment funds. Managing partner Miguel Cases co-heads the team with Toni Barios; the duo are based in the firm’s Madrid and Barcelona offices. Of counsel Claudi Rossell joined from an in-house role at Caixabank in January 2022, while Joaquin Fabre joined from Baker McKenzie in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Miguel Cases; Toni Barios
Other key lawyers:
Araceli Leyva; Claudi Rossell
Testimonials
‘A very good firm that has been growing and positioning itself as a clear reference point and a good alternative to firms that traditionally work in the banking and financial sector.’
‘In particular, the team stands out for the knowledge of the internal workings of banks of Toni Barios, due to his previous in-house experience.’
Key clients
CaixaBank, S.A.
European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET)
English Company
Fiscalter Inversiones 2013, S.L.
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, London Branch
CaixaBank, S.A.
Stoneweg
Work highlights
- Assisted an English company with the refinancing of an existing £90m margin facility secured with a pledge on shares of a British public company listed on the London Stock Exchange from a bank registered in England to Banco Santander.
- Advised Stoneweg on the granting of a project financing in favour of a Spanish developer for a residential project in Barcelona.
- Advised the European Federation of Energy Traders on the validity and enforceability in Spain of certain master netting and credit support agreements.
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Cases&Lacambra is active in a number of industries, ranging from financial services, venture capital and private equity to retail, energy, healthcare and life sciences. The team handles a broad variety of M&A transactions, including many with a cross-border element, and fields dedicated desks for Eastern Europe and Turkey, Latin America and the Middle East. Lucas Palomar heads up the team, leveraging over 25 years of practice.Practice head(s):
Lucas Palomar
Other key lawyers:
Pablo Echenique; Bojan Radovanovic; Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi
Key clients
Pig Improvement Company España
Globalmar Reefers, S.L.
Iskaypet Group
Ernesto Ventos
Morabanc Grup, S.A.
Drake Food Service International Etve, S.L.U.
INTERMONEY CAPITAL (CIMD Group)
Aquila Capital
Nereo Green Capital Partners
Ib Vogt
Azora Capital
Hedosophia Group Limited
Axon Partners Group
Cuyna Gg Ez, S.L.
Arledan Investments
Work highlights
- Advised PIC on the acquisition of a farm animal business in Spain.
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5
The department at Cases&Lacambra advises clients on a wide range of real estate transactions and has expertise across urban real estate, finance, tax, corporate and environmental mandates. The team is also adept in joint venture agreements, co-living property, and the drafting and negotiation of real estate deals. Marta González-Llera is the practice head. Daniel Tienda left the firm.Practice head(s):
Marta González-Llera
Spain > Tax Tier 6
From its offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Andorra, Cases&Lacambra‘s tax team acts on the structuring of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, real estate investments and international tax matters, as well as assisting clients with tax audits and appeals against decisions by the Spanish tax authority. The group is also recognised for its strong practice dedicated to advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices on wealth management. Practice head Ernesto Lacambra and David Navarro are the key contacts.Practice head(s):
Ernesto Lacambra
Other key lawyers:
David Navarro; Alberto Gil; Jaume Perelló; Jorge del Castillo; Cristina Villanova
Testimonials
‘Ernesto Lacambra stands out for his availability and dedication.’
‘Cases & Lacambra has a very professional team. Its members are always training so they can improve. They are dynamic teams that are fully digitised and coordinated, meaning the different offices work well together and with the client. They are constantly growing and developing new talent. They have their own style with excellent service and professionalism.’
‘The pluses of this office are the speed, the good service, the efficiency and the ease when it comes to dealing with and planning the different issues. They have incredible creativity when it comes to approaching all the issues that arise. They give clients complete confidence. Ernesto Lacambra and David Navarro are the partners we deal with in our company.’
‘It is a very professional team that resolves issues with agility and efficiency. The communication is fluid and specific compared to other firms with which we have worked. We avoid risks and have confidence in their recommendations.’
‘The difference is the speed of their responses, their direct and precise treatment of the issues and their professionalism, as well as the way they stay up to date and their knowledge of the law. Ernesto Lacambra and Cristina Villanova are outstanding members of the team.’
‘It is a very well-rounded and prepared multidisciplinary team. They have a lot of technical experience and experience of dealing with families and family businesses. Their ability to understand international taxation and their experience in tax planning are two of the strengths for which we rely heavily on them. The rigour and order of their advice is also one of the strengths that gives us security and confidence.’
‘In addition to their obvious technical ability, they stand out for their closeness and empathy with the client, which are fundamental. Their understanding of businesses and family dynamics is very powerful and helps when they are providing advice. Particularly noteworthy is the work of Ernesto Lacambra and Cristina Villanova.’
‘Ernesto Lacambra has become a trusted long-term adviser who understands our aims and brings fresh insight to enhance our business objectives.’
Key clients
ERNESTO VENTÓS, S.A.
LEAR EUROPEAN HOLDING, S.L.
DRAKE FOOD SERVICE INTERNATIONAL, S.L.
DEPORVILLAGE
CARGLASS, S.L.
PJ PIZZERÍAS, S.L.
IB VOGT GmbH
PIG IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, S.L.
TWENTE PARTNERS, S.L.
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD
Work highlights
- Advises Ernesto Ventós on all Spanish taxation issues, including assisting with international tax planning.
- Advised Drake Food Service International ETVE, S.L.U., one of the main shareholders of Glovoapp23, S.L., on the tax aspects of the sale of its stake in the company to another shareholder, Delivery Hero SE.
- Advised Deporvillage’s founding partners on the tax aspects of the sale of a stake in the company to JD Sports.
Spain > Dispute resolution
Cases & Lacambra Abogados SLP > 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 | miguel.cases@caseslacambra.com | |
Co-Managing Partner. Head of Tax Group | Ernesto Lacambra | ernesto.lacambra@caseslacambra.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Marc Ambrós | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Toni Barios | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Miguel Cases | Co-managing partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jorge Del Castillo | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Ernesto Lacambra | Co-managing partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jose Manuel Llanos Alperi | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr David Navarro | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Lucas Palomar | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Jose Piñeiro | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Bojan Radovanovic | Partner. | View Profile | |
Ms Elena Redondo | Partner. | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Tienda | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Fabio Virzi | Partner. | View Profile |
Languages
Spanish Catalan English French PortugueseMemberships
IBA (International Bar Association) ICC FraudnetInternational Capabilities
Cases&Lacambra is a Client focused international law firm, with a deep commitment to offer the best comprehensive advice in business law. Our lawyers have international exposure and are present in major international legal venues such as the IBA/IFA forums.
Additionally, during 2018 the Andorran office became a member of the asset recovery network ICC Fraudnet and has helped the Andorran Chamber of Commerce to develop the Andorran Arbitration Tribunal.
We believe our Firm and its lawyers have unparalleled experience in their fields of practice in comparison with their local competitors that do not have presence in the EU or the U.S.
International Desk
- Eastern Europe and Turkish Desk: The Eastern European, Russian and Turkish Desk, maintains a close link, in matters related to Real Estate foreign investment, with the main locations and markets which are investing in Spain in the Real Estate sector from EEC region. In this sense, Mr. Tienda has a large expertise practicing in the region for more than 10 years, always in relation with Foreign investment and Real Estate towards Spain and from Spain to EEC. The members of the Desk have a wide professional cross-border experience in this sector, working closely and in collaboration with the most relevant local firms of undisputed prestige in this field.
- Financial Centers Desk: The Financial Centers Desk, maintains a close link, in matters regarding banking and finance law, with the main locations that are currently leading this sector in the world like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore or Frankfurt, among others. In this sense, Cases & Lacambra, through this Desk, assesses any Clients that have interests in any of those jurisdictions and which may be also linked to Spain or Andorra. The members of this Desk have a wide professional cross-border experience in this sector, practising regularly in most of the main world financial centers, as well as maintaining a close collaboration with the most relevant local firms of undisputed prestige in this field.
- Latin America Desk: From our Miami office, our firm coordinates and advises Spanish interests in Latin America and, at the same time, channels the legal and tax advice of relevant Latin American companies, family offices and financial players towards Spain and Andorra. Our lawyers assist our Clients, Spanish and foreigners, establishing Spain as an investment hub towards Latin America. Cases & Lacambra regularly works with some of the main law firms in different jurisdictions, which allows a full advice, taking in consideration the particularity of each jurisdiction and the specific area of law, identifying the best and most suitable professionals for each situation.
- Middle East Desk: Cases & Lacambra is a reference advising investment transactions between Spain and the Middle East. The inbound and outbound investment opportunities between Spain and Middle East are growing rapidly. In this sense, an increasing number of companies from Middle East have increased their interests in the Spanish market, likewise, the Spanish interests towards the Middle East region is significantly increasing. Cases & Lacambra launched the Middle East Desk to support the business interests between the regions and provides a tailor-made legal advice to the cross-border transactions. Our professionals of the Middle East Desk have an extended expertise in the region as they have practised, during several years, in many jurisdictions that integrate this Desk. They have advised in large number of transactions which have allowed them to acquire the necessary skills to understand and learn the local know-how. On-going legal advice to Jordan high-net worth individuals. Speaker at seminars of doing business in the Middle East (i.e. UAE).
Comparative Guides
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Spain: Tax Disputes
Published: October 2023
Authors: Ernesto LacambraAlberto Gil
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Tax Disputes laws and regulations applicable in Spain.
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Spain: Mergers & Acquisitions
Published: April 2023
Authors: Lucas PalomarBojan RadovanovicPablo EcheniqueJosé Manuel Llanos Alperi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions laws and regulations applicable in Spain.