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A&O Shearman

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Private Equity - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a superb client list that includes several of the largest global asset management companies. The firm is frequently chosen by international funds for buyouts, divestments and high-value acquisitions of minority equity stakes in companies, including via auctions. It represents companies active in a range of sectors, including the IT, real estate, hospitality and energy sectors. It leverages a strong global network to assist with investments into Spanish target companies that have subsidiaries abroad.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Globalvia Inversiones on the EUR765 million sale of its shares in Itinere to APG.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers anticipated the challenging and complicated parts and found solutions proactively. The A&O team is really good.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The A&O Shearman team not only provides legal services but is also very commercially active with both the seller and the client. The lawyers know what is typical in the market and what is unreasonable.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • They have a wealth of knowledge, understand how private equity funds think, are proactive in considering all the implications and consequences, and also have good communication skills and negotiating experience.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The law firm has extensive and solid experience, reflected in the quality of the work performed. It has a strong sense of urgency and offers a very agile and efficient process.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Íñigo del Val
    Íñigo del Val

    Íñigo del Val

    Iñigo del Val is recognised as a strong choice to handle complex deals for sophisticated private equity clients. He is particularly noted for his expertise in advising international sponsors and fund managers.

    • Íñigo del Val has great proactivity and creativity when addressing problems.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • Iñigo stands out due to his unique people skills and extensive experience in complex matters. Iñigo inspires great confidence when representing clients in negotiation.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He is a commercial partner and makes things simple for us.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • His attention and advice is of the highest level at all times.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
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  • Ignacio Hornedo
    Ignacio Hornedo

    Ignacio Hornedo

    Ignacio Hornedo routinely handles cross-border private equity transactions for notable funds and private equity houses. He regularly acts on buy-side deals on behalf of clients investing in the IT and energy sectors.

    • He has great commercial vision to structure the transactions.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • Ignacio Hornedo is always trying to find solutions and make the time most efficient for us.

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