Baker McKenzie maintains a robust private equity practice advising the full spectrum of funds across the retail, energy, and real estate sectors. Its work spans the entire investment lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. The practice is jointly led by Javier Menor, who is active across the pharmaceutical, technology, and food and beverage industries, and cross-border transaction specialist Luis Casals. Cristina Rios is a key adviser for a wide range of transactional mandates, including acquisitions and LBOs, and is regularly instructed by high-profile private equity houses.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘What truly sets Baker apart from other firms is its deep understanding of the business and the practicality of its advice, always offering practical solutions and viable alternatives. The team's availability and responsiveness are admirable, and communication has always been very smooth, allowing us to work with great ease. In short, Baker's work has been excellent and we would definitely work with them again.'
- ‘Luis Fuster demonstrated a thorough understanding of his area and the business, negotiating on our behalf as if he were a member of the team, with the ability to discern which points were relevant and which were not.'
- 'Compared to other firms, I would say that B&M's quality is superior.'
Key clients
- Abac Capital
- AdPone, S.L.
- Advent International Corporation
- Alantra
- Asabys
- Avanza Food Franchising, S.A.U.
- Bain Capital
- Boscalt
- C2 Private Capital, S.L.
- CIRF
- CLIMATETRADE, S.L.
- Coinbase
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Tous, a renowned Spanish jewellery, accessories, and fashion brand, on a deal consisting of the acquisition of the 22.5% stake in the company owned by a global investor, Partners Group, which exits the company's shareholding nine years after its entry.
Advised on the sale from the Canadian fund Brookfield of 100% of the renewable platform Saeta Yield, which operates in the wind market in Spain and Portugal, to Masdar, the renewable energy company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Advised GED V España FCR, GED Capital Newbury Holdings Sarl, GED España SCR SA, Telmo Propco, SL, Eugenio Real Martínez, Jose Óscar Martínez Amaro and Francisco Real Martinez, on the transfer of 100% of their shares in Roneta Investments, SL.
Practice head
Javier Menor; Luis Casals
Other key lawyers
Cristina Rios; Jorge Adell; Juanjo Corral; Luis Fuster