Fourlaw Abogados is geared to support a variety of venture capital transactions, including fundraising, spin-offs, and corporate restructurings. Alongside its transactional capabilities, the team is sought out by venture capital funds and corporate venture capital groups for assistance with shareholders’ agreements, governance, and compliance. The practice is under the joint leadership of the ‘remarkable’ Gabriele Hofmann and the ’strategic’ Francisco Téllez, both of whom specialise in acting for industrials, engineering, and energy businesses. Hofmann comes recommended for his expertise in handling incorporations in both Spain and Italy, commercial contracts, and M&A. On the cross-border investments and regulatory compliance fronts, Téllez is highly regarded.
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Testimonials
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- ‘From our experience as investors, the Fourlaw team stands out for a highly valuable combination: solid generalist experience in M&A coupled with a finely tuned specialisation in technology and digital assets.’
- ‘Gabriele Hofmann and Francisco Téllez bring extensive and diverse backgrounds, allowing them to approach each transaction with a broad perspective, yet without resorting to standard solutions.’
- ‘What truly sets them apart is their ability to adapt to each type of transaction—from venture capital to mid-market deals—with creative and well-founded proposals.’
- ‘Their working style is highly efficient and collaborative. Although they possess a highly specialised technical profile, they know how to co-ordinate with other external advisors to offer a comprehensive service, which greatly facilitates the management of complex transactions.’
- ‘Fourlaw's differentiating value lies in the complementary approach of its partners.’
- ‘Gabriele Hofmann has a remarkable ability to identify the critical points of each transaction and lead negotiations with a clear and decisive approach, providing significant peace of mind at key moments in the deal.’
Key clients
- Swanlaab Venture Factory
- Bonsai Partners
- Biohope Scientific Solutions for Human Health, S.L.
- Unirisco
- Kfund
Work highlights
Advised Swanlaab on an investment round in Weecover.
Advised Bonsai Partners and Swanlaab Venture Factory on their co-lead of a late-seed investment round in tech start-up Flowww.
Advising Biohope Scientific Solutions for Human Health, S.L. on a series A financing round.
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Practice head
Gabriele Hofmann; Francisco Téllez