Led by Pedro Rueda, Araoz & Rueda‘s corporate and M&A group offers assistance on various transactional and contractual mandates such as domestic and cross-border M&A, disposals, and corporate restructurings, as well as incorporations and commercial agreements. The team is regularly turned to by multinationals, private equity firms, and investment funds spanning an array of sectors including healthcare, education, and energy. Rueda stands out in particular for his considerable experience advising on joint ventures, mergers and demergers, and acquisitions, on both the buy and sell side. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Pilar París.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Motivated and hard-working.’
- ‘It is a multidisciplinary team from diverse backgrounds with extensive technological knowledge which is relevant in the operations we have carried out with them.’
- ‘The friendliness and professionalism differentiate the team.’
- ‘Very good at knowing common business practices for global companies and can advise practically on how to resolve local peculiarities.’
- ‘They stand out for their breadth and quality of expertise.’
- ‘Client empathy, understanding, and service are outstanding. Pedro Rueda is especially noteworthy.’
Key clients
- Aperitivos Iñaki
- Antolín
- Epassy Group
- TDN
- Zong Hong Marine
- Kibo Ventures
- Stoneswood Invest
- Grupo Mediprix
- Arev Partners
- Decide Soluciones
- Ipronics
- Ikos Group SAS
Work highlights
Advised on the sale of TDN to Kuehne+Nagel.
Advised the shareholders of Aperitivos Iñaki on the sale of a majority stake to Angulas Aguinaga.
Practice head
Pedro Rueda
Other key lawyers
Pilar París; José Antonio Escudero; María Nieto; Juan Viaño