
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s tax department supports the wider corporate team, regularly assisting with high-value transactions both domestically and internationally. The group has particular expertise advising on M&A, disposals, and financings for financial services and banking clients. Marta Esteban heads up the practice and specialises in the tax structuring of acquisitions, investments, and reorganisations. Nicolás Martin, who is particularly active in the private equity space, is another key contact in the team.
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- ‘Regulatory knowledge, creativity, availability, and understanding of the client's needs differentiate the team.’
- ‘Marta Esteban is a professional with great knowledge and understanding of the client's needs.’
Key clients
- Samy Alliance
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- ABE Capital
- Península Capital
- Carlyle Group
- CaixaBank
- Magnum Industrial Partners
- Morgan Stanley
- Cain International
- HIH Invest
- Citigroup
- Hoist Finance
Work highlights
Advised Samy Alliance on the tax aspects of the disposal of a 12.75% stake to Bridgepoint.
Advised Magnum Industrial Partners on the financing for the acquisition of several plastic surgery companies.
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Practice head
Marta Esteban
Other key lawyers
Nicolás Martin
