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.
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‘International service and global vision.'
‘Sebastián Albella - Closeness and speed, knowledge of the business world and its needs. Elena Rodriguez is committed, studious, and close to the client.'
‘Very professional team, client-oriented, deep knowledge of our needs, proposes practical solutions, strong specific knowledge and immediacy in responses.'
‘Lara Hemzaoui and Sebastián Albella - ability to reach agreements, deep knowledge and experience, search for practical solutions, good junior teams and good integration with our teams and the counterpart.'
‘Technical knowledge, holistic view of transactions, strategic vision, negotiation skills. I have worked with other firms in the same practice and Linklaters stands out.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lara Hemzaoui
Víctor Manchado
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Esteban Arza
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
Practice head
Víctor Manchado
Other key lawyers
Lara Hemzaoui; Carmen Burgos; Esteban Arza; Sebastián Albella; Jose María López; Elena Rodríguez