Linklaters has a comprehensive corporate and M&A offering, enabling the team to advise on high-value takeovers, take privates, and other M&A transactions. Alongside its transactional expertise, the group is adept at advising blue-chip companies on commercial agreements and corporate contracts. Víctor Manchado is a key practitioner in the department, noted for his expertise in leveraged buyouts, distressed M&A, and private equity. On the cross-border front, Lara Hemzaoui serves as a primary point of contact for infrastructure funds and listed businesses transacting in the energy and infrastructure spaces. The team also benefits from the experience of Carmen Burgos, Esteban Arza, and Sebastián Albella, who are noted for their work in big-ticket M&A and contractual matters. Jose María López is highly regarded for his experience handling renewables deals, while Elena Rodríguez focuses on tech and financial services. José Giménez is adept at advising on transactions within regulated sectors.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘They are efficient, dynamic, serious, and extremely polite to their clients. They are 100% committed to their clients.’
- ‘Sebastián Albella and Carmen Burgos stand out for their experience and quality.’
- ‘The group differentiates itself through its extensive experience in M&A, its agility, and its availability.’
- ‘The team is very professional, understands the client's needs, and is very efficient at generating drafts.’
- ‘Sebastián Abella and Lara Hemzaoui work well as a team, maximising their strengths.’
- ‘Elena Rodríguez is smart, efficient, and decisive, especially in complex M&A transactions.’
Key clients
- MasOrange
- Masdar
- Sofina
- I Squared
- TDR Capital
- Brookfield
- ACS Group
- Celsa Group
- FCC
- Acerinox
- Permira
- Castellana Properties
- Atalaya Mining
- Miura Partners
- Ardian
- Portobello Capital
- ProA Capital
- Hg Capital
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carmen Burgos
Lara Hemzaoui
Víctor Manchado
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jose María López
Elena Rodríguez
Practice head
Víctor Manchado; Lara Hemzaoui; Carmen Burgos; Esteban Arza; Sebastián Albella; María López; Elena Rodríguez; José Giménez; Jaime Zurita; Jesús Alfaro
Other key lawyers
Elena Rodríguez
