
The corporate and M&A group at Ashurst LLP, praised by clients for its ‘practicality and balance’, is geared to support domestic and cross-border transactions ranging from M&A to disposals and strategic alliances. The team operates across a variety of sectors, including real estate, tech, and pharma. Jorge Vázquez spearheads the department and stands out for his broad scope of practice, encompassing M&A, private equity, and joint ventures. Trusted by industrials and insurance companies, Pedro Ester regularly leads on sales and acquisitions, while Andrés Alfonso specialises in multijurisdictional energy transactions. Other key practitioners include Tannia Rodríguez, Camilo Luna, and Isabel Matute.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team stands out for its practicality and balance.’
- ‘They try to get the deal done without compromising on protections, being practical, and clearly communicating the risks.’
- ‘The Ashurst team is very good, and the members collectively contribute very comprehensive knowledge.’
- ‘The team is diverse, with broad and varied knowledge in the areas of legal advice and experience.’
- ‘Consultations on matters outside the scope of the firm are particularly valued.’
Key clients
- Artá Capital
- Aquila Capital Holding GmbH
- Equitix European Infrastructure Fund II SCSp
- Heritage B, B.V.
- bp
- Sonnedix España Management S.L.U.
- Gescobro Collection Services SL
- Savills Investment Management
- Cognita Limited
- Verdalia Bioenergy
- Corsair Capital
- ACS Infrastructure
Work highlights
Advised Equitix European Infrastructure Fund on the setting up of a joint venture between Equitix and T-Corp.
Advised Aquila Group on the conclusion of a strategic partnership with Bain Capital and the creation of a European data centre platform which included the sale of an 80% stake in AQ Compute to Bain Capital.
Advised Artá Capital on the acquisition of 75% of Grupo Onix.
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.
Camilo Luna
Practice head
Jorge Vázquez
Other key lawyers
Pedro Ester; Andrés Alfonso; Tannia Rodríguez; Camilo Luna; Isabel Matute; Begoña de la Riva
