Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 5
About
Provided by Garrido
Garrido is a leading firm in the field of Tax law in Spain. Its work covers the full spectrum of Tax law, including corporate reorganisations, transactions and litigation. It devises complex tax structures and defends its clients before all levels of the Spanish tax authorities and all level of courts including Supreme Court; in addition, if a case so requires, the matter is referred to the European institutions.
The firm has a legal tax team of 10 partners, 3 of counsels and c. 60 associates complete the group, all full-time Tax law practitioners.
The department is known for its consistent record of success representing and defending their clients in all types of tax related matters. Garrido is the ‘go to’ Spanish firm for high level tax audits. It also has a steady track of success in proceedings against its clients before the Spanish tax authorities.
The firm is generalist, but is particularly successful in certain industries such as security companies, construction, hotels and tourism and the world of football. It is the leading Spanish Tax law practice in these four industries.
Chambers Review
Garrido's team is noted by market sources for the number of its partners with experience working for the Spanish tax authority. The law firm is recognised for its extensive expertise in assisting clients with tax inspections and a wide range of litigation, including cases relating to criminal fines, VAT and corporate tax. The team also advises domestic and multinational clients on tax planning and the structuring of businesses and assets. Garrido offers additional strength in handling tax elements of M&A deals in international contexts.
Work Highlights
- Garrido successfully represented Securitas Seguridad in the Supreme Court in a dispute relating to the validity of back-to-back transactions by the subsidiaries as part of corporate restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always very empathetic and willing to adapt their strategy to our specific needs."
"Garrido's team work as if they belong to your company and are committed to its goals and deadlines."
"Garrido have a business approach. They advise in a practical way, going down into the details."
"The team are always very empathetic and willing to adapt their strategy to our specific needs."
"Garrido's team work as if they belong to your company and are committed to its goals and deadlines."
"Garrido have a business approach. They advise in a practical way, going down into the details."
Notable Practitioners
Francisco Conde is experienced in the defence and representation of clients before the Spanish tax authorities. He is also noted in the tax planning of corporate groups.
"Francisco has a very clear vision of the business and anticipates potential opportunities and tax problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Garrido
Clients
Provided by Garrido
Alsa
Atlético de Madrid
Avintia Group
Avoris
Ballenoil
Clikalia Group
Club Estudiantes
Cuñado Group
Ferroglobe
Globalia
Grupo Matutes
Insud Pharma
Kia Motors
Loomis
Medina Group
Qliving
Rayo Vallecano
Reale Seguros
Santos
Securitas Direct
Securitas Seguridad Holding
Tectum
Telefónica
Tess Defence
Urbas Group
Industries
Provided by Garrido
Automotive
Construction groups
Defence
Hotel and tourism
Insurance
Pharmaceutical industry
Real estate
Security groups
Sports clubs
Telecommunications
Transport