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. Javier Hermosilla joined from Clifford Chance in December 2025.
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Key clients

  • Alcampo
  • Acciona
  • Applus
  • Bnp Paribas
  • Cobra (Acs Group)
  • Dp World
  • Evonik Industries
  • Indra
  • Melia Hotels International
  • Occident
  • Sacyr
  • Totalenergies

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

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Javier Hermosilla

Practice head

Javier Villasante

Other key lawyers

Alejandro Payá; José Luis Rodríguez; Mariano Ucar; Javier Martí-Fluxá