Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
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CMS leverages its longstanding role as governance adviser for major Spanish corporates to attract roles on high-profile M&A and restructuring mandates. Its capabilities extend to advising on high-end cross-border joint ventures. CMS is particularly popular among leading Spanish infrastructure, telecommunications and energy clients; the team also acts for important foreign corporates and private equity funds. The law firm maintains strong ties to the German market thanks to the reputations both of its European offices and of its experienced Madrid-based partners as well.
Luis Miguel de Dios heads the firm's German desk. Several German-speaking lawyers based in Spain regularly act on cross-border transactions between the two countries.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Boluda Corporación Marítima on the entry of the shipping group Mediterranean Shipping Company into its tugboat business through the creation of a joint venture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They always provide solutions to the problems that may arise."
"CMS have a very practical approach and the resources to analyse all kinds of alternatives."
"They supported us in connection with negotiations."
"We are very content with them. They comply with time frames for turning things in; they always look for availability to meet with the counterparty."
"They always provide solutions to the problems that may arise."
"CMS have a very practical approach and the resources to analyse all kinds of alternatives."
"They supported us in connection with negotiations."
"We are very content with them. They comply with time frames for turning things in; they always look for availability to meet with the counterparty."
Notable Practitioners
Luis Miguel de Dios frequently advises German clients on the sale and acquisition of share capital in Spanish companies in the renewable energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
"He isvery experienced. He is also always very calm, patient and very good to work with."
"He can anticipate issues, which is what we liked. He's proactive."
César Albiñana Cilveti is a longstanding practitioner in the M&A space, frequently advising on transactions with cross-border elements.
"César Albiñana provides a direct and personalised service."
"He has the ability to solve difficult, complex problems. He’s always present."
Rafael Suárez de Lezo represents corporates in the sale and acquisition of companies in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
"He deals with all kinds of M&A issues and gives us comfort."
Ignacio Zarzalejos handles high-value sales and acquisitions in the infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.
"He is easy to work with. He’s calm and measured with the other side."
"He’s oriented on finding solutions and closing deals."
Ignacio Cerrato enters the rankings on the basis of strong market support. He handles a variety of transactional and joint venture matters, both domestic cross-border.
"He makes the legally complex steps of the deal easier. He tries to provide a clear and simple explanation to the client."
"What I value most is his dedication and his closeness to the client."