Firm Profile > Baker McKenzie > Madrid, Spain

‘We believe that Baker & McKenzie has the strongest tax practice among international law firms, with a great bench of specialists in the different areas of tax law. It has both global reach and top resources in the local markets, with deep industry knowledge.’

‘Rodrigo Ogea has sound transactional expertise and an understanding of the economic and financial drivers of a deal. He is ethical, solution-driven, pragmatic, responsive, proactive and is a lead practitioner in the taxation of private equity. Rodrigo is recognised as one of the best Spanish tax lawyers.‘

‘Rodrigo Ogea has a high level knowledge of tax matters and focuses on solving clients’ problems from a very practical point of view. He has a very sensitive approach to the clients’ necessities.‘

‘Baker McKenzie has really strong technical tax capabilities. They are the only law firm (apart from audit firms) with an office in Barcelona as well as a strong international network.’

‘Bruno Dominguez has strong technical skills and always cares very much about his clients’ interests. I am aware he has become a star in the Spanish market.’

‘It is the best M&A team with whom I have worked in my professional career’

‘Deep knowledge of the subjects, closeness, empathy and cordiality of the whole team’

‘They are great professionals and great people’

‘If a person stands out it is Juanjo Corral’

‘It has always been a pleasure to work with them. Their professional accuracy, their knowledge and their full dedication are distinguishing marks of the team’

‘They are qualified people with a strong commitment to the cases they work on’

‘They know in-depth the context from which the dispute arose, understand the behaviour of the opponent and are able to persuade the court’

‘José Ramón Casado has personally immersed himself in the case down to the smallest detail to understand it first hand and to defend our interests in an outstanding way’

‘They provide a very personal service, trying to understand from the very beginning the business issue and go beyond the legal perspective. The follow-up of the case is very good and you feel very safe about everything being under control.‘

‘Mireia Sabaté, Anais Cobos and Carlota Lopez-Canosa have knowledge and experience in labour issues, engagement with the customer, and full availability. The team provides customised advice, and can analyse all the issues and cases in order to take the best decision.‘

‘Demonstrated an extraordinary level of knowledge‘

‘Proactive and strategic team‘

‘The relationship with the partners is fluid and close, and they are very accessible and available.’

‘Baker’s private equity team in Barcelona is made up of the most experienced professionals in M&A we have ever dealt with’

‘They are experienced in advising small and mid-sized companies as well as big companies’

‘They are distinctive because of their creativity in finding solutions that are unique and win-win for both parties’

‘The credibility of Baker McKenzie in the Barcelona region in private equity and other legal specialities is very high’

‘Javier Menor is one of the most experienced private equity and M&A lawyers we have ever dealt with. He has natural leadership, is very well spoken, convincing and has an incredible amount of accumulated experience, which allows him to come up with creative, well-founded solutions when discussing or negotiating contracts and agreements in an M&A environment’

‘Xavier Junquera is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. He is responsive and straightforward’

‘The Baker team provides the benefits of an internationally renowned law firm with a global presence with an intimate knowledge of the local legal environment’

‘The team have local expertise, but work to international standards (not generally the case in Spain), understand the needs of international investors and clients, and speak English fluently’

‘I would rank the Baker team number one’

‘Xavier Junquera is outstanding and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Working with him is a pleasure from both professional and personal perspectives. His knowledge and expertise are unparalleled, as is his professionalism and conduct’

‘Engagement, professionalism, availability, know-how, expertise’

‘Empathy, knowledge, meticulous work, real engagement’

‘Good organisation that allows the client to be always informed on time about the process’

‘Jesus Santos has a good understanding of the positions of the prosecutors and judges’

‘Alicia Franch shows incredible attention to detail’

‘Maria de Miguel is a junior with a good grasp of everything’

‘Very results-oriented’

‘They get the deal done without overcomplicating matters’

‘I would highlight Rossana D’Onza’s ability to offer practical solutions to get the deal through and her comprehensive knowledge and expertise of banking matters’

‘An experieced team, always oriented to the execution of deals’

‘Always available and even helped in matters that were not theirs’

‘What made the Baker McKenzie team exceptional was the knowledge of the product and its ability to provide solutions to the problems that arose’

‘Stand out for looking after the client’s interests and following the deal very closely, explaining what is not clear and working to solve even the most complex problems that arise’

‘B&B have excellent knowledge of the sector and their reports and suggestions of action are always the best option’

‘We have always been very satisfied with the response to our needs from the B&B team’

‘Very accessible team, well co-ordinated, dedicated and focused’

‘Great knowledge of Spanish law, great global experience’

‘Guillermo Rodrigo is involved and engaged in all transactions, gives personal attention, direct and fluent contact, always looking after the client’s interests’

‘Extreme high level of knowledge, proactive, solution driven’

‘The team managed by Jorge Adell is very reliable’

‘Good technical knowledge combined with being extremely responsive and available lawyers’

‘Capacity to build longstanding relationships through openness and respect’

‘Carles Prat has always been a great colleague to work with. He understands his clients’ needs and adapts his delivery and communication accordingly’

‘Compared with other law firms that advise our company, the service is quicker and more accurate’

‘Alberto Escudero has knowledge about our company and gives us valuable and precise advice’

‘What makes the real difference versus competitors is the quick advice, based on experience of the company’

‘Alberto Escudero is very accessible, pleasant to work with, and knows the law inside out’