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A&O Shearman

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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A&O Shearman

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman receives high praise for its capacity to take on high-end transactional work from offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The law firm often coordinates cross-border M&A transactions, including in regulated sectors such as infrastructure and energy. The law firm is demonstrably present representing private equity funds in M&A deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Macquarie Capital as the consortium lead investor, on a EUR750 million acquisition of a fibre network from DIGI Spain Telecom.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to tackle the most complex issues and propose creative ideas and solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • A&O Shearman offers us expertise, absolute dedication, adaptation to our needs, and the ability to identify key issues. it also orients us to close deals, achieving the best agreement.

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  • A&O Shearman had in-depth knowledge of the subject and a high level of involvement from day one, all as a result of the quality of its professionals.

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  • The team stands out for its flexibility, adaptability and for how commercial it is.

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  • We value the security A&O Shearman provides, as well as its ability to adapt to a very complex transaction and the personal involvement of its partners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Íñigo del Val
    Íñigo del Val

    Íñigo del Val

    Top-ranked Iñigo del Val is visible advising banking clients and leading companies on high-stakes sale agreements and portfolio acquisitions.

    • He is a master in M&A. You can feel that he knows where to focus and how to navigate a transaction.

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    • Íñigo del Val has an ability to propose solutions before problems appear. He has managed the process times very well.

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    • Íñigo is a top lawyer in all aspects.

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    • For us, Íñigo is the best M&A lawyer in the market with a proven track record, sector knowledge and the ability to execute.

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    • Having Iñigo as a partner in a project ensures that it will succeed.

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  • Ignacio Hornedo
    Ignacio Hornedo

    Ignacio Hornedo

    Ignacio Hornedo is a recognised lawyer in the Spanish market. His diverse skill set includes experience in public and private transactions in the energy and infrastructure industries.

    • Ignacio Hornedo has done an excellent job in the transaction. He has a very powerful commercial vision and has adapted to working with complex and demanding actors.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Ignacio is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Bosco de Checa
    Bosco de Checa

    Bosco de Checa

    Bosco de Checa assists listed and non-listed companies with domestic and cross-border transactions. His client base includes the likes of financial institutions and infrastructure companies.

    • Bosco works at a very high level and is very dedicated.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Working with Bosco, you always know that the project is going to go ahead, no matter what it takes, regardless of the complexity, difficulty or lack of time.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Bosco de Checa is an excellent lawyer. He is personally involved in his work and provides a lot of value in all transactions, being a key piece in achieving their closure.

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