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Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance

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Spain

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Barcelona: leading business law firms

Clifford Chance is home to a Barcelona-based team that is particularly well-versed in high-value M&A, private equity and financing transactions. The team is also experienced in IP matters, most notably patent litigation. The practice is a trusted adviser to a diverse client base comprising financial institutions, listed companies, and multinational corporations. Guillermo Guardia focuses on corporate and M&A mandates, while Miquel Montañá is frequently instructed in complex multijurisdictional IP and commercial litigation. Josep Montefusco focuses on contentious matters and IP law; Carme Briera heads up the administrative law department; and Juan Cuerva de Cañas specialises in IP and consumer law.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The essential aspect of this practice is having the full availability to make inquiries at any time, as well as obtaining answers to them urgently and with technical quality.’
  • ‘The added value lies in their dedication to the client and their willingness to resolve any doubts that may arise as quickly as possible and with high technical expertise. Guillermo Guardia excels in this area, as well as in coordinating his team to obtain answers as rapidly as possible.’
  • ‘Good depth, considerable industry knowledge, and strong and deserved reputation.’
  • ‘Miquel Montañá is an outstanding lawyer, known internationally for his thoughtfulness and creativity.’

Key clients

  • Cellnex Telecom
  • Abertis Infraestructuras
  • Vauban Infrastructure Partners
  • PGGM Infrastructure Fund
  • Esteve HealthCare
  • Puig Brands
  • Línia Nou Tram Dos, S.A.
  • Novartis
  • UCB Pharma
  • F. Hoffman-La Roche
  • Glaxosmithkline
  • Sanofi
  • Bial-Portela
  • Pfizer
  • Janssen
  • Amgen
  • Regeneron
  • Illumina INC.
  • Edwards Lifesciences LTD.
  • Exact Sciences
Practice head

Guillermo Guardia; Miquel Montañá; Josep Montefusco; Carme Briera; Carl Fitzgerlad; Juan Cuerva

Other key lawyers

Laura Cachón; Fernando Cerdá;  José María Vilaseca