Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
Email address
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+34 91 399 6000Chambers Review
Linklaters is an international powerhouse with a strong track record in large-scale public M&A deals, including takeover bids. The law firm acts for major Spanish and multinational companies, with significant knowledge of industries such as renewable energy, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It boasts an impressive client roster including multinational investment banks and international and domestic private equity firms investing in Spain. Clients benefit from the ability of the department, as part of a full-service firm, to work in coordination with finance, public law, tax or real estate specialists, as well as its vast international network of offices.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised IVIRMA and the majority of its shareholders on the sale of the company to KKR.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have run a lot of transactions and they know how to apply all the benefits from all of them in complex situations."
"Linklaters have amazing technical capabilities. The team understand every complex matter, providing the best specific advice in any situation."
"I always work with them if I can. They are very proactive, focused on finding a solution for the client and commercially minded."
"I liked their initiative - that part I liked a lot."
"They have run a lot of transactions and they know how to apply all the benefits from all of them in complex situations."
"Linklaters have amazing technical capabilities. The team understand every complex matter, providing the best specific advice in any situation."
"I always work with them if I can. They are very proactive, focused on finding a solution for the client and commercially minded."
"I liked their initiative - that part I liked a lot."
Notable Practitioners
Jaime Zurita has decades of experience advising on takeover bids, high-value mergers and minority acquisitions. He continues to advise on high-end takeover bids and share acquisitions.
Carmen Burgos climbs a tier as a result of strong market support. She is often seen advising private equity clients on local and cross-border high-value deals.
"Carmen is a strong negotiator who aims to find the best deal for her clients while understanding that sometimes a reasonable approach is required to get things done."
Lara Hemzaoui goes up a tier as a result of strong market feedback. She advises on cross-border M&A transactions, including in the energy sector.
"Lara Hemzaoui has incredible technical knowledge and the ability to negotiate. She’s very present in operations."
"I feel that I am in good hands with her. She is involved in the review of all the drafts."
"She is a great negotiator."
"She was defending the interests of her client but was also being fair so the transaction could close."
Esteban Arza joins the rankings as a result of strong market support. He regularly assists clients with domestic acquisitions, sales and takeover offers.
"He is looking for innovative solutions to the client's commercial needs."
"He was in control of all matters for M&A. It made our lives very easy."
"I let him deal with negotiations - I am confident in his ability to do that. He's good at dealing with big legal and technical points."
Víctor Manchado advises on public and private M&A transactions, including share acquisitions, for financial services and private equity clients.
"Víctor Manchado is super hands-on. He’s very good at going into the detail."
"He's a good negotiator. He's good at knowing what is important and what isn't and putting that into negotiations."
Jose Maria Lopez regularly assists private equity companies with domestic and cross-border acquisitions.
"He is a tough negotiator who represents his client’s interest without overstepping."
"Together we have proactively provided solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Spain