Linklaters

Noted for its ‘technical knowledge’, ‘strategic vision’ and ‘negotiation skills’, the Madrid-based practice at Linklaters is consistently engaged in the most high-profile M&A transactions in the Spanish market, acting on behalf of both sellers and buyers. The team excels in both public and private M&A deals, and showcases strength in major business combinations and transactions involving regulated sectors, with recent highlights in the education, energy, telecoms and banking spaces. Practice head Víctor Manchado has a strong track record in private and public M&A in the financial and energy sectors. Lara Hemzaoui is a trusted adviser to listed companies and infrastructure funds, while Carmen Burgos acts for domestic and international clients in M&A, JVs and commercial agreements. Other noteworthy practitioners include Esteban Arza, a name to note for cross-border M&A and PE transactions; Sebastián Albella, who draws on his experience as former chairman of the CNMV to advise on public M&A; and Jose María López, noted for his expertise in M&A in the renewable energy space.