Noted for its ‘extensive experience in private equity’, Hogan Lovells Spain is regularly instructed by domestic and international private equity houses and alternative asset managers, including real estate and infrastructure funds. The team is well placed to advise on the entire investment life cycle, from fund formation to acquisition and exit. Graciela Llaneza leads the team and advises a host of Spanish and international private equity funds on high-profile deals. José Maria Balañá has an established practice guiding clients from the Middle East investing in Europe and North America.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team has extensive experience in private equity. They stand out for their practical approach to the challenges you encounter in a deal. They always seek what's best for your interests without jeopardising the transaction. Technically, they are very skilled, and the quality of their work is exceptional.’
- ‘The close relationship, the trust, and their constant willingness to invest in us when needed. They are flexible and adapt to the transaction.'
Key clients
- Tikehau Capital
- Alantra
- Acon Investments
- Pizzerias Carlos (portfolio company of Dea Capital)
- Enso (portfolio company of Tikehau Capital)
- The Engineered Stone Group
- Naxicap Partners
- Borromin Capital
- Korelya Capital
- RiverRock
- Meridiam
- Anteriad, LLC
Work highlights
Advised Tikehau Capital on the sale of its 100% stake in ENSO.
Advised Acon Investments on the sale of Contenur Group, one of the Europe’s leading manufacturers and services of containers for municipal waste collection and recycling, to the private equity fund Nexxus Capital.
Advised Acon Investments on the acquisition of Romar Global Care (formerly named Quimi Romar), a leading Spanish company in the production and marketing of drugstore, cleaning, perfumery and hygiene products, from GPF Capital.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Graciela Llaneza
Other key lawyers
José María Balañá; Enrique de Pablos; María Gutiérrez; Hugo Muñoz