A&O Shearman

Renowned for its ability to navigate big-ticket public and private M&A, A&O Shearman is a go-to firm for high-profile corporate transactions in Spain, advising an enviable roster of blue-chip domestic and international clients across industries such as energy, TMT, infrastructure, and real estate. The team demonstrates particular expertise in cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations, drawing on its expansive international footprint. Practice co-head Iñigo del Val is a market leader with substantial experience advising prominent clients on public and private M&A, particularly in cross-border contexts. He co-leads the team alongside Ignacio Hornedo, who handles a broad range of corporate matters, from transformative M&A to restructuring projects, and Bosco de Checa, noted for his work with global corporations, financial institutions, and financial investors on both domestic and multijurisdictional deals. Other standout practitioners include Reka Palla, recognised for her work on transactions involving private equity funds, multinationals, and family-owned businesses.