Firm Profile > DLA Piper > Madrid, Spain
DLA Piper Offices
PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA
35-2 28046
MADRID
Spain
DLA Piper > The Legal 500 Rankings
Industry focus: Manufacturing Tier 1
The manufacturing team at DLA Piper provides advice on corporate, intellectual property, financing and public law matters. The team has experience in M&A, restructurings and IPOs in the sector, as well as advising on real estate matters. Diego Ramos heads the team and is experienced in logistics, delivery, financing and sourcing issues.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Europac
Avon
Levi Strauss
Newell Rubbermaid
Kering
Mondelez
Reckitt Benckiser
Daktronics
Industry focus: Retail Tier 1
Recent highlights for DLA Piper include advising Levi Strauss on the enforcement of intellectual and industrial property rights. The team also advises on consumer spending, product line expansion and regulatory issues. Diego Ramos, who is active in the commercial and intellectual property fields, heads the practice, which also includes the M&A-focused Teresa Zueco, who is experienced in private equity and in cross-border transactions with Latin American and French investors.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Avon
Levi Strauss
Newell Rubbermaid
Kering
Mondelez
Reckitt Benckiser
Banking and finance Tier 2
The ‘extraordinary’ DLA Piper is known for lending, particularly in transactions involving banks lending to corporates. Acting for major Spanish banks, the ‘detail-oriented, reliable and technically knowledgeable’ firm provides cross-border and regulatory expertise, in addition to a UK-qualified desk. Practice head Jesús Zapata is known for financial and banking matters, as well as corporate and acquisition financing transactions. Also notable is César Herrero, who focuses on domestic and cross-border bank finance deals in areas including leveraged finance, project finance, and corporate and structured finance.
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Testimonials
‘You can always count on them to provide top-quality advice’
‘Cesar Herrero is always on our main list of lawyers. He is one of the best lawyers I’ve met with a very good balance between deep technical knowledge and a pro-deal approach. He makes a very complex deal seem easy’
‘Juan Gelabert is a very practical lawyer, with good technical skills, and very aware of client needs. He is always very engaged in deals and always accessible to clients’
‘This practice is unique because of the individuals leading it, and their absolutely unique knowledge of the financial and banking market and deep and incomparable legal knowledge’
‘Their way of overseeing and leading complex transactions and having everything under control and tied up is unique, together with their client focus, availability and kindness in personal relationships’
‘The word “standard” is forbidden and there is always a well-founded reason behind any approach, which is not usual at all in the market’
‘It’s exactly what a client wants from a regulatory adviser’
Key clients
Banco Santander
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Caixabank
NatWest
Natixis
ING
Société Générale
RiverRock
Parques Reunidos
LGT European Capital
Muzinich&Co. Ltd
Tikehau
Talgo
Cobega
Atlantia
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Specialising in cross-border M&A deals, DLA Piper is active advising domestic and international clients across sectors including fashion and real estate. Practice head José María Gil-Robles joined from J&A Garrigues SLP in 2019 and is known for advising on M&A, as well as assisting private equity investors, hedge funds and other distress players. Iñigo Gómez-Jordana left the firm in early 2021.
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Testimonials
‘Communication with other teams, availability and a high quality of results’
‘The team is always available for the client’s needs, regardless of the size of the deal or the quantity of the fees’
‘The main points that make them different are co-operation (they integrate perfectly with our team, reaching the same goals) and reaching deadlines (they understand the rhythm of the deal, so they deliver work when it is needed).
Key clients
Advent
Aina Capital
Alstom Group
AnaCap
Apollo
Autostrade per l’Italia (Atlantia)
BASF
Beech Tree
Blackstone
Blantyre Capital
Bregal Capital
GROUP BIC
Calyon
Capital Riesgo Global SCR
Carlyle
Centerbridge
Corpfin Capital
Cube Asset Management
Doughty Hanson
Duke Street Capital
Econocom
Elevar C-IV Investments L.P.
EQT
Equity Provider Elevar Equity LLC
EURAZEO
Euclide
Fosun Industrial
GED Private Equity
Iberdrola
Employment Tier 2
Noted for its 'great insights into the Spanish market' and 'very good knowledge of Spanish employment law', DLA Piper's team is frequently instructed by clients from the hospitality sector, as well as technology, financial services, life sciences, retail, energy and real estate companies. The team specialises in collective dismissals, restructurings and litigation, often with a cross-border element, and advises multinationals on expanding their operations. Practice head Pilar Menor has considerable experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and senior management employment contracts and their termination.
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Testimonials
‘They have very good knowledge of Spanish employment law.‘
‘Professional, rigorous, agile and always up to date.‘
‘The team has great insights into the Spanish market. Nice and kind people.‘
‘You can always be sure that the work will be resolved in a timely manner. They provide confidence and security and very personal treatment.‘
Key clients
Qualcomm
Uber
NetApp
Adobe
Square, Inc.
Zscaler
Shire
Karen Millen
SuperGroup
easyJet
Etihad
Ardagh Group
Domestic & General
Nomad Foods
Stuart Delivery
Dolby Laboratories
Accor Invest
Becton Dickinson
Hilton
Marriott
Adevinta
Industry focus: Food Tier 2
DLA Piper’s ‘reactive, pragmatic’ team is currently advising Le Pain Quotidien on the acquisition of a chain of Spanish bakeries. The group handles transactional matters, regulatory investigations and litigation. Diego Ramos, who also leads the firm’s Spanish intellectual property and technology group, heads the practice. He has advised clients including Bacardi, Mondelez and IPL.
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Key clients
Estrella Galicia
Bacardi
Mondelez
Hard Rock Café
Ornua
IPL
Nomad Foods Europe
Industry focus: TMT Tier 2
The TMT practice at DLA Piper focuses on technology, with clients in the manufacturing, retail, consumer products and pharmaceutical sectors. The practice also contains a gambling and gaming group led by Paula González de Castejón, who has extensive experience in the medical, pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, and a technology outsourcing group. Diego Ramos, who advises on distribution and sales agreements, international data transfers, information management and data protection, heads the team.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Pfizer
Vodafone
Bacardi
Duracell
Stericycle
Airbus
WB
TCS
Aon
Electronic Arts
Projects and energy Tier 2
Specialising in cross-border matters, DLA Piper provides energy sector experts in a range of disciplines, including M&A, regulatory issues, finance, antitrust and real estate. Javier Santos has expertise advising international and Spanish investors on project finance matters in the energy sector. He co-leads the practice with Javier Zapata, who focuses on finance and banking matters. Also notable in the team is César Herrero, who is particularly well known for Latam work.
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Testimonials
‘The attention and the professional skills of the law firm are exceptional.’
‘The team are always available to attend to any issue’
‘Cesar Herrero, Rocio Smith and Daniel Danes deserve a special mention’
Key clients
Iberdrola, S.A.
Grupo Suez
Acciona
Naturgy
EDP Renovaveis
NextEra Energy
Unión Fenosa Gas
Red Eléctrica de España
Edison
Sinopec
Aquila Capital
Falck Renewables
Forestalia
Ardian Infrastructure Fund
Engie
SNAM
Electrabel NV
Bankia
Capital markets: Debt Tier 3
Multi-jurisdictional expertise is at the core of DLA Piper’s practice, notably global transactions. Within the field the firm has experience in a range of debt, equity, derivatives, investment management, securitisation and regulatory matters. Former practice head Iñigo Gómez-Jordana left the firm in early 2021. Counsels Jesús Palencia and Nerea Cemlyn-Jones are the names to note.Testimonials
‘It is a team formed by great professionals’
‘Always willing and friendly in the deal’
‘They have a long history and experience, which makes working with them very easy’
‘Operations always come out on time and in shape’
Key clients
Atlantia, S.p.A.
Europac, S.A.
EDP Renováveis, S.A.
Azora Gestión SGIIC, S.A.U.
Banco Santander, S.A.
Natixis, S.A.
Repsol, S.A.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Abengoa, S.A.
Clínica Baviera, S.A.
Société Générale
Altura Markets S.V., S.A.
Global Dominion Access, S.A.
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Capital markets: Equity Tier 3
DLA Piper advises on a variety of capital markets products and transactions, particularly multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm provides expertise in equity, derivatives, investment management, securitisation and regulatory matters. Former practice head Iñigo Gómez-Jordana left the firm in early 2021. Counsels Jesús Palencia and Nerea Cemlyn-Jones are the names to note.Key clients
Atlantia, S.p.A.
Europac, S.A.
EDP Renováveis, S.A.
Azora Gestión SGIIC, S.A.U.
Banco Santander, S.A.
Natixis, S.A.
Repsol, S.A.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Abengoa, S.A.
Clínica Baviera, S.A.
Société Générale
Altura Markets S.V., S.A.
Global Dominion Access, S.A.
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Dispute resolution Tier 3
The 'excellent' DLA Piper team has experience in national and international arbitration, as well as notable expertise in financial sector disputes and insolvency litigation. Practice head Borja de Obeso joined from Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in 2018 and specialises in litigation, arbitration and insolvency, particularly in relation to the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. Álvaro Lobato retired in 2019 and Óscar Franco left to join Latham & Watkins LLP, also in 2019.
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Testimonials
‘The DLA team stand out for their appreciation of the commercial aspects of the situation, how these impact on their clients’ objectives, ways in which these concerns can be mitigated, and current advances in jurisprudence’
Key clients
Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF)
AENA
Apollo Global Management LLC
Bain Capital Credit, Ltd.
Bank Sindicate
CBRE Global Investors
Cerberus European Servicing Advisors Iberia, S.L.U.
Deutsche Bank
DS Smith Plc
El Corte Inglés
Electronic Arts Software
Engie
Finanzauto
GEA Group
Goldman Sachs
Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
The full-service healthcare and life sciences practice at DLA Piper provides advice on regulatory, contractual and commercial, intellectual property and data protection matters. The team can draw on the firm’s global life sciences practice, which has a particular focus on the US and UK. Diego Ramos leads the practice with Paula González de Castejón, who specialises in intellectual property.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Novocure
Pfizer
Zimmer Gmbh
West Pharma
St. Jude Medical
Biorasi
Incyte
Pharmaq (currently part of Zoetis)
GE Healthcare
Abbott
Private equity Tier 3
DLA Piper specialises in multi-jurisdictional work, with a sector-driven approach. The firm is active assisting private equity investors, hedge funds and other institutional investors with the financing of Spanish and cross-border deals, as well as the refinancing of troubled companies. Practice head José María Gil-Robles joined from J&A Garrigues SLP in 2019 and is known for local and international M&A deals, as well as assisting private equity investors, hedge funds and other distress players. He can call on the expertise of Enrique Chamorro, who was promoted to partner in 2019 and has experience in cross-border transactions and corporate restructurings.
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Testimonials
‘Attention to client needs is unmatched’
‘Commitment to the success of their client is superb’
‘The partner we worked with was very easy to talk to and relate to, and he always had our best interests in mind’
Key clients
Aina Capital
Advent
AnaCap
Apollo
Beech Tree
Blackstone
Blanktyre Capital
Bregal Capital
Calyon
Capital Riesgo Global SCR
Carlyle
Centerbridge
Corpfin Capital
Doughty Hanson
Duke Street Capital
EQT
Equity Provider Elevar Equity LLC
Fosun Industrial
GED Private Equity
ID Invest
IK Partners
Impulse Ventures
KKR Asset Management
Public law Tier 3
Specialising in regulation, DLA Piper has particular experience in project finance for infrastructure, as well as public administration and procedures. The firm's focus includes public procurement procedures and the public infrastructure, energy, industrial, chemical, healthcare and military sectors. José Ignacio Monedero advises on renewable energies, infrastructure, the pharmaceutical industry, public procurement, environment and public administration. He co-leads the practice with business public law expert José Manuel Sala.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of regulated sectors’
‘Ability to work with numerous groups of companies and internal lawyers at the same time’
‘Timely follow-up of matters’
‘Extensive experience in public law’
‘Extensive experience in large public projects’
‘José Manuel Sala Arquer and José Ignacio Monedero are recommended’
Key clients
St Jude Medical / Abbott
Suez Group
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Spain
Atlantia S.P.A.
Repsol, S.A.
CaixaBank
BBVA
Red Eléctrica
Banco Santander
Saint Jude Medical
Alliance Medical
Real estate and construction Tier 3
DLA Piper advises investment funds, institutional investors and socimis on real estate transactions, real estate finance and distressed portfolio deals, as well as providing experienced practices in hospitality and logistics. The firm also has expertise in alternative assets, including student residences and senior housing. Orson Alcocer leads the practice and has a particular focus on logistics, hospitality and portfolio sales.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Aermont
CBRE Global Investors
Banco Santander
Starwood Capital
Goodman
GreenOak
Grupo Didra
IHG
ING Real Estate Finance
Lar España Real Estate SOCIMI
Rakuten
Redevco
Talus Real Estate
Gazeley
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
DLA Piper focuses on large multi-disciplinary restructuring deals, particularly distressed M&A, financial restructurings and bank debt trading. The firm is also experienced in advising on cross-border matters. Practice head Juan Gelabert advises banks and distressed funds on restructuring processes, including pre-insolvency and insolvency scenarios. José María Gil Robles joined from J&A Garrigues SLP in 2019 and brings expertise in distressed funds and related restructuring processes.
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Key clients
Holzverpackung Hüfingen
Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 4
The practice at DLA Piper advises on intellectual property contract negotiations and media and software licensing. Diego Ramos, who has extensive copyright experience in video games and fashion, heads the team, which also includes compliance expert Paula González de Castejón. Highlights included assisting Adobe with licensing software to a Spanish bank.
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Testimonials
‘Innovative solutions’
‘Total availability’
Key clients
Levi Strauss
Warner Bros
Pfizer
Santander
Adobe
Odgers Bernston
Electronic Arts
Tata Consultancy Services
Rakuten
Bacardi
Intellectual property: Trade marks Tier 4
DLA Piper handles anti-piracy enforcement, brand prosecution and trade mark litigation for clients in the gaming, fashion and media industries. The team is led by Diego Ramos, who is currently advising Bacardi Iberia on brand protection and labelling.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Levi Strauss
Warner Bros
Pfizer
Santander
Adobe
Odgers Bernston
Electronic Arts
Tata Consultancy Services
Rakuten
Bacardi
Tax Tier 4
The DLA Piper tax department has a solid reputation for providing advice to large multinationals on tax restructuring, as well as assisting in tax investigations and litigation. Carlos Rodríguez heads the team, bringing particular expertise in transfer pricing. The team's integration within the firm's international network allows it to handle multi-jurisdictional matters, especially for Spanish companies with interests abroad and foreign companies in Spain. Significantly, it assisted Corporación Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia) with the US tax implications of relocating its US subsidiary from Virginia to Florida. Miguel Baz has also drawn praise for 'delivering smart approaches to tough issues'.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Great team, always delivering innovative solutions to our needs. It has a deep knowledge of tax in Spain and worldwide, providing special assessments of existing risk and anticipation of solutions for minimising our tax burden.‘
‘It is worth mentioning Miguel Baz as he is always ready to help, always delivering smart approaches to tough issues.’
Key clients
Alstom
Avanza
Coca-Cola
Corporación Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia)
Danaher
Eulen
Five Guys
Generali
Kyowa Kirin
Laureate International Universities
McDonald’s
Redevco
Renfe
Sterycle
Verallia
VF Corporación
EU and competition Tier 5
DLA Piper is noted for its use of innovative technology, including AI, to assist in competition audits, risk reviews and other investigations. The firm also has expertise in merger control matters. Joaquin Hervada leads the team and specialises in M&A and infringement procedures, handling administrative proceedings and litigation before the Spanish and EU courts.
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Testimonials
‘DLA has an outstanding team’
‘Their technical knowledge is impressive and they know how to manage the problem, contributing great value to the business’
‘I highlight their involvement in the case and the understanding of the needs of the client’
‘Joaquin Hervada has exceptional skills, not only from the technical side but also to understand and anticipate the client’s business needs. He is directly involved in managing cases, advising with very good judgement’
Key clients
Quirónsalud
Renault
Pfizer
Vodafone
Orange
Dentsu Aegis Network
Mondelez
Macmillan / Springer Nature
Adobe
Bacardi
Consenur (Stericycle)
Toyota Kreditbank
Straumann
Fenin
Asociación Nacional de Establecimientos Financieros de Crédito (ASNEF)
DLA Piper > Firm Profile
Global Co-Chairs: Roger Meltzer and Andrew Darwin
Co-Chief Executive Officers: Simon Levine and Cameron Jay Rains
Number of partners: 1,500
Number of lawyers: 5,000
Languages: The firm speaks over 60 languages
Offices: Lawyers located in more than 60 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Please see https://www.dlapiper.com for further information about the firm.
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Jesús Zapata | View Profile |
Diversity/Community
At DLA Piper we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. For us, diversity isn’t just about visible differences, it’s the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual and we know it’s crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued. As a global business law firm, with a diverse client base, we know that our clients expect our people to represent the communities in which we work and value our ability to advise them on both local and global cultures and markets. We believe that our approach to diversity and inclusion enables us to attract the best talent, build the most effective teams and deliver the highest level of client service.
For more information on our specific D&I initiatives please see www.dlapiper.com
Comparative Guides
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United Kingdom: Technology
Published: July 2020
Authors: Kit Burden Liz Osako
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Technology laws and regulations that may occur in United Kingdom.
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The Netherlands: Tax
Published: September 2020
Authors: Jian-Cheng Ku Rhys Bane
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Morocco: Data Protection
Published: May 2020
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EU: Energy - Oil & Gas
Published: December 2020
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This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Energy - Oil & Gas laws and regulations that may occur in EU.
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Romania: Employee Incentives
Published: January 2021
Authors: Monica Georgiadis Andra Trantea Tudor Nedelea Lidia Dutu-Carstea
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Employee Incentives laws and regulations that may occur in Romania.
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Colombia: Banking & Finance
Published: February 2021
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- Banking and finance
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Industry focus: Food
- Industry focus: TMT
- Projects and energy
- Capital markets: Debt
- Capital markets: Equity
- Dispute resolution
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Private equity
- Public law
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Intellectual property: Copyright
- Intellectual property: Trade marks
- Tax
- EU and competition