Noted for its ‘proactive and agile’ approach, the venture capital practice at Garrigues is well-versed in handling high-value deals, both domestically and internationally. The group’s offering spans funding rounds, secondary transactions, and commercial agreements, as well as VC-backed M&A, venture debt facilities, and regulatory compliance. With extensive experience leading on a wide variety of venture capital matters, the team continues to attract new clients to its roster, which comprises notable financial institutions, start-ups, and foreign investment funds. José Manuel Martín and José Luis Ortín jointly steer the department and specialise in fundraising, inbound and outbound investments, and cross-border M&A. On the successive rounds and divestment fronts, Gonzalo Valencia is the main point of contact, while Laura Muñoz focuses on late-stage deals.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The Garrigues team was proactive and agile in their support.’
- ‘José Manuel Martín and José Luis Ortín were thorough and precise in their support.’
- ‘José Manuel Martín was extremely helpful in developing the thesis and then translating it into legal terms.’
- ‘All the partners and associates were proactive and available.’
Key clients
- Robert Bosch Venture Capital
- Planet First Partners
- Hyperion Fund, FCR
- Elewit, S.A.
- Vive Biotech
- Fine Structure Ventures
- A&G
- Odín Solutions
- Kings Competition
- Honest Greens
Practice head
José Manuel Martín; José Luis Ortín
Other key lawyers
Gonzalo Valencia; Laura Muñoz
