Specialising in cross-border transactions, ranging from M&A and corporate restructurings to real estate and capital markets deals, Latham & Watkins LLP‘s tax department is sought after by relevant players across the financial services, banking, and private equity sectors. Jordi Domínguez and Iván Rabanillo jointly steer the practice and stand out for their considerable transactional experience. Domínguez is a key point of contact for clients from regulated industries — including energy, telecoms, and environmental management — seeking assistance with refinancings, disposals, divestments, and carve-outs, while Rabanillo is noted for his M&A, structured finance, and tax structuring. Other key practitioners in the team include Blanca Vázquez de Castro and Juan Rodríguez.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is made up of highly qualified professionals in the tax field, with a capacity for work and dedication to every detail of what they do. However complex it may be technically, they know how to convey matters in a simple way.’
- ‘The closeness and flexibility in adapting to the client give them an added advantage.’
- ‘Jordi Domínguez and Iván Rabanillo stand out for their brilliance and excellence in addressing issues. Their analysis of every detail and, above all, the confidence they convey in their conclusions and explanations allow the client to understand complex, technical issues.’
- ‘The team is accessible, available, and produces high-quality work.’
- ‘Its accessibility, commitment, and agility differentiate the team.’
- ‘The team stands out for their quick adaptation to the client's business, having a good understanding of the matters at hand, and easy communication.’
Key clients
- Repsol
- Telefónica
- Platinum Equity
- The Carlyle Group
- CVC Capital Partners
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Apollo Global Management
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Global Infrastructure Partners
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Practice head
Jordi Domínguez; Iván Rabanillo
Other key lawyers
Blanca Vázquez de Castro; Juan Rodríguez