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Latham & Watkins LLP
Plaza de la Independencia, 6
Madrid 28001
Spain

Position

Alejandro Ortiz advises clients on their most valuable M&A and international private equity transactions, as well as across the life cycle of their investments.

Alejandro draws on decades of public and private M&A experience, having helped clients navigate more than 40 takeover bids in Spain in recent years. He regularly acts for major international and domestic fund managers on leveraged buyouts and exits from their Spanish investments. His experience bridges multiple market sectors, including:

  • Private equity
  • Energy and infrastructure
  • Retail, including food and beverage

A recognized thought leader, Alejandro is a lecturer on commercial law at the Complutense University and on mergers and acquisitions at ICADE and IE in Madrid.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Hall of Fame)

Alejandro OrtizLatham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP is praised for its ‘cohesive, international and interdisciplinary team that offers a global service to companies‘ across a variety of sectors, including energy, waste management, telecoms, advertising, and life sciences. The team is highly sought after for its expertise in handling high-profile M&A transactions of both national and international importance. Ignacio Pallarés steers the team on large-scale divestitures and acquisitions involving public and private entities across the globe. Managing partner Ignacio Gómez-Sancha is a key adviser to institutional investors, investment banks, and public companies on M&A, private equity, and takeover transactions. Other prominent team members include José Antonio Sánchez-Dafos, who advises private equity clients and major corporations on deals in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, Alejandro Ortiz, noted for his expertise in takeover bids, and María José Descalzo, who focuses on M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Spain > Private equity

(Hall of Fame)

Alejandro Ortiz – Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP advises leading investment funds and private equity houses on substantial investments and exits, as capable of leading billion Euro transactions as it is handling middle market deals. Ignacio Pallarés brings strong cross-border expertise to international divestitures and acquisitions involving public and private entities. Alejandro Ortiz leverages extensive M&A experience in high-profile takeover bids involving private equity players. Ignacio Gómez-Sancha and Ignacio Gómez-Sancha also play pivotal roles in the team’s success.