Private Equity: Venture Capital - Spain
What the team is known for
DWF-RCD is recognised as a very important venture capital team that wins instructions on a considerable volume of financing rounds. The law firm has the resources to handle diverse mandates ranging from early-stage funding agreements through to larger finance rounds led by international venture capital firms. Leveraging its offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, it is able to offer a full service to startup companies. The team attracts attention for its life sciences and technology sector expertise and has a proven track record in assisting clients with cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"It has a multidisciplinary team with broad knowledge in specific and generic matters."
"The firm respond outstandingly to the most complex legal matters. Their experience allows them to resolve complex legal situations with meticulousness."
"It is a balanced team with a very high rate of knowledge."
"The team are very smart, meticulous and driven. I love their proactivity."
"Their experience in the venture capital field is robust."
Notable practitioners
David Villa is praised for his expert advice on fund-raising transactions, predominantly acting for emerging companies. He often supports startups operating in diverse sectors, including technology and healthcare. "David's ability to understand customers' needs in delivering a high level of knowledge is remarkable."
Ignasi Costas is co-managing partner at the firm and specialises in representing venture capital funds and emerging growth companies in an array of transactions. He offers strategic advice to many of the firm's startup clients on funding rounds. "He is a top legal talent who is extremely smart, with great vision and delivery." "His expertise in the innovation field is amazing." "Apart from being a good lawyer, he cares about all the needs of his clients." "His expertise goes beyond what we could have asked for. We are very grateful to have him as our lawyer."
Ramón Manyá continues to assist startups and venture capital funds with funding matters on both a domestic and international scale.
