Ms Lourdes Ayala > Bird & Bird > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Demonstrating particular strength in the technology space, Bird & Bird is well versed in M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The firm attracts engagements from a variety of multinationals, institutional investors, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs, and is a popular choice for venture capital, life sciences and healthcare-related matters. Lourdes Ayala, who heads up the corporate, M&A and venture capital department in Madrid, advises on domestic and cross-border deals. M&A and VC specialist Alberto Rodriguez is especially active in the tech, gaming, e-sports and life sciences sectors.

Bird & Bird acts for a wide range of Spanish and international clients across the food and beverages industry. Offering advice on IP, competition, data protection and transactional matters, the group is regularly retained by biotech and agriscience, manufacturers, food supply chain companies, retailers and distributors. Lourdes Ayala takes the lead on corporate and M&A work, while Antonio Cueto focuses on IP issues. IP is also a key specialism for Manuel Lobato, who possesses a strong track record in patent litigation before the Spanish courts, and Mariano Santos, who handles trade mark prosecution matters.

Bird & Bird is best known for its ability to handle a spread of matters related to IP, M&A, real estate and cybersecurity matters for an array of clients operating in the retail sector. The team possesses strong credentials in transactional work, with a particular focus on the automotive, food, fashion, luxury goods and life sciences spaces. Co-head Lourdes Ayala handles M&A, private equity and venture capital deals for institutional and industrial investors. Practice leader Antonio Cueto, who specialises in IP, is a key point of contact for European fashion brands. Senior consultant Diana Sendagorta is well versed in advising technology, food and beverages companies on cross-border private equity and venture capital mandates.