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Ms Maria Cortizas
Work Department
Tax
Position
Partner
Career
María Cortizas is a partner in the Tax department of Dentons’ Madrid office. Before joining Dentons, she was a tax consultant at Linklaters for 12 years, and prior to that, she was a senior manager in the Transactions department at KPMG Abogados.
María has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on the tax structuring of M&A deals, capital markets transactions, structure finance and debt restructuring. She advises on the tax structuring and planning aspects of major transactions, including corporate reorganizations, cross-border tax planning, IPOs, and acquisitions by private equity houses, infrastructure funds and real estate funds. She also represents clients in tax disputes and appeals before Spanish courts, including the Supreme Court.
María has also been a teacher on the Master’s Degree in the Tax Legal Profession course at the Universidad Autónoma, Universidad Carlos III and teacher on tax at the Universidad de Villanueva.
Prior experience:
• Consultant, Linklaters (2007 – 2018).
• Senior Manager, KPMG Abogados (1995 – 2006).
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships
Member of the Madrid Bar Association
Education
January 2009 – July 2009. Programme for Management Development at the IESE (University of Navarra).
1989 – 1995. Business Degree, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE).
1989 – 1994. Law Degree, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE).
Lawyer Rankings
Spain > Tax
(Next Generation Partners)The tax practice at Dentons
is a popular choice for insurance companies seeking guidance on W&I and specific tax risks. The firm, which is regularly engaged by corporate clients and HNWIs, has also been increasingly active in advising on the tax aspects of real estate and M&A transactions. Practice head Maria Cortizas is frequently seen advising on the tax structuring of M&A, capital markets and finance transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. Her expertise also extends to tax disputes. Diego Carrera provides key support, focusing on tax issues related to the insurance sector, special tax regimes for foreign investors, and transactional matters.