Cuatrecasas is home to a robust corporate and M&A practice which acts for an impressive roster of clients made up of Ibex35 companies operating in a wide range of sectors – from industrial to energy – as well as multinationals, large family businesses, and leading domestic and international private equity funds. Leveraging its international footprint, the firm – which maintains a network of offices in Latin America, New York, and London – is well positioned to advise on big-ticket public and private M&A deals at the domestic and multijurisdictional levels. Leading the corporate practice is Javier Villasante, a name to note for sophisticated M&A involving Europe, Latin America and the US. Alejandro Payá is a trusted counsel for clients navigating complex M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, while José Luis Rodríguez specialises in M&A and securities market transactions.
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Key clients
- Alcampo
- Acciona
- Applus
- Bnp Paribas
- Cobra (Acs Group)
- Dp World
- Evonik Industries
- Indra
- Melia Hotels International
- Occident
Work highlights
- Advised Strategic Value Partners, Sculptor Capital Management and other funds on Celsa Group’s mandatory debt capitalisation.
- Advised Hotel Investment Partners on selling a 35% stake.
- Advised Exus Management Partners on a growth capital investment from Partners Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Javier Villasante
Practice head
Javier Villasante
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Payá; José Luis Rodríguez; Mariano Ucar; Javier Martí-Fluxá