Praised for striking ‘a great technical and commercial balance’, Addleshaw Goddard’s corporate and M&A team advises a diverse range of corporate clients, including blue-chip companies, on M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate governance, and restructurings. With notable expertise in energy-related transactions, the team is also highly active in the retail, telecoms, healthcare, and private equity sectors. Co-head Roberto Pomares specialises in energy and PE deals, while Pablo Díaz brings a strong track record in M&A across the PE, industrial, and retail sectors, alongside his experience in corporate restructurings and governance matters. Key contributors also include Victoria Ruenes and Gonzalo Fernández, who provide support on high-end M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘What sets Addleshaw Goddard apart is the professionalism of its team and its in-depth knowledge of each type of consultation and collaboration undertaken.’
- ‘In addition to their professionalism and knowledge, they provide an essential added value. Their closeness and empathy with the client are extraordinary. They not only advise but also share knowledge, building a relationship of mutual trust.’
- ‘The lawyers at Addleshaw Goddard I work with are extraordinary. They understand my needs perfectly, and I am constantly learning from them. They strike a great technical and commercial balance and are easy to work with.’
- ‘Pablo is an excellent lawyer who has my complete confidence. He anticipates my needs with creative solutions and facilitates successful transaction closings. He is technically outstanding and has great social and negotiation skills.’
- ‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard is extremely competent and knowledgeable on all subjects. They are very close to the clients and highly solution-oriented, balancing strong legal expertise with a pragmatic approach.’
- ‘Pablo Diaz is one of the best lawyers we have worked with. He combines deep corporate knowledge with a strong understanding of clients' business goals, providing pragmatic and innovative solutions while fostering a strong, trustful relationship.’
Key clients
- EDP Renováveis
- EDP Energías de Portugal
- Hispasat
- CAPZA
- Sonae
- Haier Group Corporation
- N-Sun Energy
- Indigo
- Headway Capital
- Mapfre
- GreenVolt Energías Renováveis
- Alantra Solar
- Aercal
- GED Capital
- Seaya Ventures
- Nadisla Investments
- Xoople
- Moira Capital Partners
- Valencia Club de Fútbol
- Axis Participaciones Empresariales
Work highlights
Assisted Spanish satellite operator Hispasat with the creation of a consortium with Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, SES and Thales Alenia Space, to take part in Project Iris 2, a European Commission programme for the design, financing, manufacture, launch, operation, maintenance and replacement of a constellation of telecoms satellites for government (civil and military) and commercial uses, owned by the European Union.
Advised Chinese multinational Haier Group Corporation on the $1.8bn cross-border acquisition of a 20% stake in Shanghai RAAS Blood Products from IBEX-35 pharmaceutical company Diagnostic Grifols S.A.
Advised Portuguese listed multinational Sonae on the sale of a 29.9% stake in Iberian Sports Retail Group to JD Sports Fashion.
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.
Gonzalo Fernández
Victoria Ruenes
Practice head
Roberto Pomares; Carlos Pazos
Other key lawyers
Pablo Díaz; Germán Cabrera; Gonzalo Fernández; Victoria Ruenes; Enrique Murillo