A&O Shearman
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Leveraging its broad international footprint, which ‘allows them to work seamlessly on multijurisdictional transactions’, A&O Shearman continues to advise a diverse client base of high-profile private equity houses and financial institutions on high-value transactions. The team is recognised for its expertise across a wide range of sectors, including technology, education, and infrastructure. Practice head Iñigo del Val advises a varied client roster spanning listed and unlisted companies as well as international private equity houses. Bosco de Checa is well regarded for his work on transactions in the transport, infrastructure, and technology sectors, while Pablo Méndez is particularly active in TMT and energy-related deals. Ignacio Hornedo stands out for his strong track record in private capital transactions in the energy and infrastructure spaces.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘A key strength is their international coverage, which allows them to work seamlessly on multijurisdictional transactions while maintaining a consistent standard of quality across all offices. Compared to other firms, their cross-border coordination and close ties with tax, regulatory, and finance teams provide a significant advantage.’
- ‘The firm's lawyers stand out for their combination of technical excellence, availability, and practical approach. They typically anticipate risks and propose creative solutions that facilitate closing deals, which sets them apart from other, more rigid teams.'
Key clients
- EQT
- Riverside
Work highlights
Advised the infrastructure fund of EQT on the acquisition of a majority control stake in Proyectos Educativos Europa, S.L. owner of the Universidad Europea with universities in Spain (Madrid, Valencia and Canary Islands) and Portugal from Permira and certain managers.