
Receiving frequent instructions from an array of institutional investors, investment banks and investment funds, Ashurst LLP houses a multidisciplinary team capable of advising on investment structures, LBOs, distressed deals and exits. The team is led by Jorge Vázquez, who routinely advises investment funds on acquisitions, distressed assets, and restructuring mandates. José Christian Bertram assists funds in debt restructurings and NPL portfolio deals, while Pedro Ester handles both M&A and PE transactions.
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- ‘The Ashurst LLP team in Madrid has demonstrated a great capacity for work and commitment, adapting satisfactorily to our needs at all times.’
- ‘I would highlight their empathy in understanding and translating the client's needs and preferences into the document. They are technically excellent and always available to offer the best possible advice.’
Key clients
- Artá Capital
- Aquila Group
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Shareholders of MAPE Asesores
- Oaktree
- Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited
- Citibank
- Pemberton
- Agilitas Private Equity
- Jefferies International Limited
- Banco Santander
- KROLL AGENCY SERVICES LIMITED
Work highlights
Advised Artá Capital on the acquisition of 75% of Grupo Onix, a leading glass mosaic manufacturer with extensive international footprint, including the financing of the transaction.
Advised Aquila Group on the conclusion of a strategic partnership with Bain Capital and the creation of a leading European data center platform, including the sale of an 80% stake in AQ Compute, Aquila Group's data center subsidiary, to Bain Capital.
Advised Pemberton on the financing of the acquisition of Asociación de Industrias Alicantinas del Helado y Derivados, S.A. (Grupo Alacant) by Global Icecream Investments S.à rl, an independently managed investment company of the investment firm Investindustrial.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jorge Vázquez
Other key lawyers
Jose Christian Bertram; Pedro Ester; Javier Hernández Galante
