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PLAZA MARQUÉS DE SALAMANCA, 3/4
28006 MADRID
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Squire Patton Boggs > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Employment Tier 3
The labour and employment group at Squire Patton Boggs offers a unique mixture of Spanish and pan-European employment advice, with notable overseas clients making up a large proportion of the firm’s client base. Recent work involves handling high-stakes senior executive dismissals, business immigration, and employment law issues in a transactional context. Ignacio Regojo heads the practice from Madrid, with backing from Juan Nasarre, who is focused on contracts and policies for workers.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
American Airlines
Bacardi
Bond Brand Loyalty
Collins Aerospace
GBG
ARCO
Spain > Private equity Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs was bolstered by the November 2021 arrival of M&A and private equity expert, Teresa Zueco from DLA Piper; she arrives with a track record in mid-market deals and was accompanied by six more junior lawyers. The team is already transacting at a high-level, handling cross-border and local deals within the energy and infrastructure, real estate, telecom, digital and healthcare industries.Practice head(s):
Teresa Zueco
Other key lawyers:
Pablo García Oliván; Rocío García; Rafael Alonso
Key clients
Groupe Colisée
Bregal Milestone
Corialis Group
Unnox Group
Sherpa Capital
Cube Infrastructure
Globant Group
Perwyn
Tikehau
Prim
Homeserve
Incara Lab
Langa
Divino Resort
Mydon
Pet
Kilotou
Work highlights
Spain > Projects and energy Tier 4
Advising on matters in the renewable energy sector is a key area of expertise for the team at Squire Patton Boggs, which particularly stands out for assisting lenders and sponsors with the financing of energy projects. The team also advises on power purchase agreements and M&A and other corporate transactions involving energy assets. Legal director Antonio Bañón, who joined the firm in March 2022 from Deloitte Legal, heads the energy and public law practice, while Madrid managing partner Teresa Zueco and Manuel Mingot, who has notable strength in the project finance space, are also key contacts.Practice head(s):
Antonio Bañón
Other key lawyers:
Teresa Zueco; Manuel Mingot; Alfonso López; Rafael Alfonso; Jesús Avezuela
Key clients
Eiffel Investment Group SAS
EDF Trading Ltd
Solaria Energía y Medioambiente, S.A.
Capital Energy
Acofi Gestion SA
Welink Energy Ltd.
Langa International SA
Acciona Energia, S.A.
Villar Mir
Esparity Solar
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Squire Patton Boggs welcomed Teresa Zueco from DLA Piper in November 2021 and has since leveraged her long-standing expertise and prominent market reputation to develop a practice which excels on infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecom, digital and healthcare-related transactions, honing its focus specifically on the mid-market.Practice head(s):
Teresa Zueco
Other key lawyers:
Pablo García Oliván; Rocío García; Rafael Alonso; Carlos Blanco Morillo
Key clients
Groupe Colisée
Bregal Milestone
Corialis Group
Unnox Group
Sherpa Capital
Cube Infrastructure
Globant Group
Perwyn
Tikehau
Prim
Homeserve
Incara Lab
Langa
Divino Resort
Mydon
Pet
Kilotou
Work highlights
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5
With strength in the construction, hospitality and retail sectors, Squire Patton Boggs is well equipped to assist in the financing, construction and development, as well as letting, of real estate assets. Ramon Castilla oversees the team and has more than 25 years of experience as a corporate M&A and real estate lawyer and is seasoned in the purchase and sale of real estate assets. Associate Cristina Fernandez is especially knowledgeable in the drafting of lease agreements. Antonio Fernandez Rodriguez and Alfonso Lopez are also key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Ramón Castilla
Other key lawyers:
Cristina Fernandez; Antonio Fernández Rodríguez; Alfonso López
Testimonials
‘Precision, innovation and flexibility.’
‘Ramón Castilla possesses excellent skills for real estate deals and has a commercial attitude.’
‘Resolute with company criteria and empathic with the company’s strategy.’
‘The team knows the client’s needs very well and they adapt perfectly to what is required. Everyone works as a team.’
‘Close and empathetic people, as well as commercial in dealing with clients.’
‘Apart from Ramón Castilla and Antonio Fernandez’ professionalism and great knowledge in the entire commercial real estate sector, I would highlight their availability and feel like they are our most faithful representative in contract negotiations.’
‘Personalised advice and great dedication to the client. They are highly specialised in the practice of Real Estate Law, an area in which they have great experience.’
‘Ramón Castilla and his team are a benchmark for M&A and real estate operations.’
Key clients
Westmont Hospitality Group
Kennedy Wilson
Kronos Investments Group
Princeton Investments
General Mediterranean Holding
Activum Capital
Mitiska Reim
Mcquaire
Frey Group
Summa
Ravens SR
Mineral Technologies Inc
Odissey
Lar España Real Estate Socimi
Cummins
Si-gla
Highgate Hotels
Best Hotels
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Angelo Gordon
Helios Group
Ineos
Ashland
Invenergy
Solaria
Saint Louis University
StubHub International/Todoentradas
Maydon Inversiones
Coolmobile
López Real
Vidoomy
Lifecare Residents
Grupo Seaya Ventures-
Jabil / Plásticos Castellá
Fibonad Group – Mobusi
Radio Holand
Divino Resort
Pan American Energy
Buguroo
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 6
Project finance, particularly in the renewable energy sector, is a key area of expertise for the team at Squire Patton Boggs, which also has notable strengths in debt refinancing and real estate finance. Counting international banks, private debt funds and sponsors among its clients, the team is active in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Manuel Mingot, an expert in project finance and debt finance, leads the team with Pablo Rodríguez Abelenda, who stands out for his strength in real estate finance, an area in which of counsel Ana Bohórquez is also noted. The team was bolstered by the arrival of legal director José Luis Iriarte Ruiz, who joined the firm from Clifford Chance in January 2023, and has particular expertise in export and trade finance.
Practice head(s):
Manuel Mingot; Pablo Rodríguez Abelenda
Other key lawyers:
Ana Bohórquez; Diego de Egea; José Luis Iriarte Ruiz
Testimonials
‘It is our trusted firm. They know our concerns and only come to us when the decision is more about opportunity than legal issues. I also value the coordination between the different departments of the firm when we need support from them.’
‘Without a doubt, Pablo Rodríguez Abelenda is the key contact and a trusted adviser. He is surrounded by a very efficient team that also performs very well.’
‘The team’s responses to our queries are fast and practical. They meet all our requirements concerning deadlines and our legal and commercial concerns.’
‘Our experience with Manuel Mingot has always been very good. His advice is technically correct and he has managed to adapt to our requirements and timelines.’
‘We are very happy with the quality of Squire Patton Boggs’ and Manuel Mingot’s expertise and services, and we are very confident that we can rely on their judgement.’
Key clients
Eiffel Investment Group SAS
Repsol/ Ibereolica, S.L.
CaixaBank
Pan American Energy
Banco Sabadell
Bankinter
Banco Santander
COMMERZBANK Aktiengesellschaft
Scalapay
Deutsche Bank AG
Spain > Tax Tier 6
Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its expertise in international tax matters. The group advises a client base of multinational entities, Spanish companies, investment funds and high-net-worth individuals on the structuring of cross-border M&A mandates, reorganisations, real estate transactions and international tax planning. Practice head Marisa Fernández specialises in international tax matters and acts for private clients and family businesses. José Aguilar Shea handles the tax aspects of M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Marisa Fernández; José Aguilar Shea
Other key lawyers:
Miguel Nasser; Andrea Boullosa
Testimonials
‘They have a flexible approach to each issue. They not only understand the questions raised from a tax point of view, but also the business, economic and legal aspects.’
‘José Aguilar Shea and Marisa Fernández stand out for their constant availability and readiness to start work without delay.’
‘They accurately analyse the client’s situation and truly understand their needs, not only from a professional point of view, but also from a commercial and cultural point of view. They provide swift and practical advice and are good at keeping the work within the fee quote. We highly appreciate the firm’s professional knowledge and project management capacity.’
‘José Aguilar Shea is not only an excellent tax lawyer but also a very good project manager. He can involve other team members in a cost-efficient way so the client can get all the right advice in the right manner.’
‘They understand the markets of other countries and the needs of their clients, giving clear, precise recommendations.’
‘They are close associates, easily accessible, clear in their communication and available to address concerns.’
Key clients
Fábricas Folch (Titanlux)
Grupo Colisée
Bregal Milestone
Caixabank
Bankinter
Valinor
Grupo Brescia
Veolia
Advanced Nutrients
Kowepo
Siemens-Gamesa
Viscofan
Spotahome
Frey
Ibereolica
Veolia
Spain > Restructuring and insolvency
Counting major Spanish banks among its clients, Squire Patton Boggs has extensive experience in debt restructuring transactions and insolvency proceedings, with significant expertise in cross-border matters. Manuel Mingot and Fernando González are the key contacts.
Squire Patton Boggs > Firm Profile
The firm: Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
The firm gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
The firm offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially-focused understanding of clients’ business. Its robust and open culture enables the firm to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, the firm has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
Squire Patton Boggs advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.
Main Contacts
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Aerospace, defence and government services | |||
Automotive | |||
Aviation | |||
Brands and consumer products | |||
Business immigration | |||
Chemicals | |||
Communications | |||
Competition – antitrust | |||
Construction and engineering | |||
Corporate | |||
Data privacy and cybersecurity | |||
Energy and natural resources | |||
Environmental, safety and health | |||
Financial services | |||
Government investigations and white-collar | |||
Healthcare | |||
Hospitality and leisure | |||
Industrial products | |||
Infrastructure | |||
Institutional investors | |||
Intellectual property and technology | |||
International dispute resolution | |||
International trade | |||
Labour and employment | |||
Latin America | |||
Life sciences | |||
Litigation | |||
Media and advertising | |||
Pensions | |||
Private investment funds | |||
Public and infrastructure finance | |||
Public policy | |||
Real estate | |||
Restructuring and insolvency | |||
Retail | |||
Sports and entertainment | |||
Tax credit finance and community development | |||
Tax strategy and benefits | |||
Transportation, shipping and logistics |
Other
Contact : Mark Ruehlmann (chairman/global CEO) Contact : Rafael Alonso (managing partner) Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Atlanta Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Berlin Other offices : Birmingham Other offices : Böblingen Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Cincinnati Other offices : Cleveland Other offices : Columbus Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Darwin Other offices : Denver Other offices : Doha Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : Leeds Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Manchester Other offices : Miami Other offices : Milan Other offices : Moscow (winding down) Other offices : New York Other offices : New Jersey Other offices : Palo Alto Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Phoenix Other offices : Prague Other offices : Riyadh Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : Santo Domingo Other offices : Seoul Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tampa Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington DCSquire Patton Boggs > Firm Profile
Recognised as one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, Squire Patton Boggs provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
Squire Patton Boggs gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
Squire Patton Boggs offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially focused understanding of clients’ business. The firm’s robust and open culture enables us to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams of lawyers who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, Squire Patton Boggs has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
The firm advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Chair/Global CEO | Mark J. Ruehlmann |