Cuatrecasas is well placed to advise across the full lifecycle of a private equity transaction, from financing structures and corporate matters to regulatory and tax advice. The multidisciplinary team advises on high-profile deals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Leadership is shared between Alejandro Payá, who regularly advises on M&a and PE deals in the infrastructure and energy sectors, and Javier Martí-Fluxá, noted for his strong track record in large cross-border transactions involving international private equity funds. Javier Villasante possesses extensive experience in both the buy- and sell-side mandates, while Francisco J. Martínez Maroto has recently advised on PE matters in the education and infrastructure spaces. Francisco Iso joined from Pérez-Llorca in January 2026, while Javier Hermosilla, a key contact for energy, infrastructure and PE funds, joined from Clifford Chance in December 2025.
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Key clients
- Bain Capital
- Platinum Equity
- Anacap Financial Partners
- KKR
- CVC Capital Partners
- KPS Capital Partners
- Tresmares Private Equity
- Towerbrook Capital Partners
- Accel-KKR
- Alantra
- Portobello Capital
- The Carlyle Group
Work highlights
Advising KPS Capital Partners on selling Eviosys, the Switzerland based supplier of metal packaging, which includes the assets of the former Mivisa, the Spanish manufacturer of metal packaging containers for the food industry, mainly fish and vegetable canners, to Sonoco Products.
Advising the US-based private equity firm, TPG Global, on the Spanish side to acquire Aareon, the Germany based consultancy firm and IT services provider focused on the real estate sector, from Aareal Bank and Advent International.
Advising American Industrial Partners on acquiring AGCO Grain and Protein business in Spain as part of its global acquisition.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alejandro Payá; Javier Martí-Fluxá
Other key lawyers
Javier Villasante; Francisco J. Martínez Maroto; Marco Antonio Sanz; Francisco Iso; Javier Hermosilla