Baker McKenzie is home to a well-established corporate and M&A team, praised by clients for their ’eminently commercial approach’. The practice is adept at handling M&A, sales, and share transfers, as well as joint ventures and private equity deals. Jointly steering the department are Luis Casals, who predominantly advises private equity houses on leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and disposals; Fernando Torrente, an expert in public and private M&A, joint ventures, and corporate governance; and Javier Menor, who is the name to note for retail, pharma, and IT transactions. Other key practitioners include Cristina Rios and Juanjo Corral. Jorge Adell and Maite Diez are no longer at the firm.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘I doubt there is anyone on the market with as much experience as Fernando Torrente.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is its eminently commercial approach, focused on the client's real needs.’
- ‘The team is distinguished by its agile response and its deep understanding of our priorities and objectives. It has a solid base of specialists with extensive experience in key areas such as regulatory, labour, and real estate.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, the team stands out for its commercial and straight-to-the-point approach.’
- ‘Baker's lawyers fully understand our priorities and objectives in every transaction.’
- ‘Javier Menor stood out for his exceptional contribution to the more strategic aspects of the negotiation and his relationship with senior stakeholders.’
Key clients
- Acsandsta Spain, S.L.
- AECON Investments, S.L.
- Hardwick Holdings, S.À R.L.
- L'ARCHE B.V.
- Asabys Partners
- BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
- Bleckmann
- DZS INC
- Edison Next Spain, S.L.U.
- Ferrer Alimentación
- Gruppo Statuto
- Iberdrola
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Tous on the acquisition of the 22.5% stake in the company owned by a global investor, Partners Group, which exits the company's shareholding 9 years after its entry.
Advised Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited in connection with the acquisition of Highfield Resources Limited.
Advised MHP on the offer to acquire 100% of the share capital of Uvesa.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Luis Casals; Fernando Torrente; Javier Menor
Other key lawyers
Cristina Rios; Juanjo Corral; Gerard Giménez; Pablo Estrada