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Allen & Overy boasts a superb client list that includes several of the largest global asset management companies. The law firm is frequently chosen by international funds for buyouts, divestments and high-value acquisitions of minority of equity stakes in companies, including via auctions. It represents companies active in a wealth 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.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy advised EQT on the sale of Adamo through a competitive auction process, in a transaction worth EUR1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They always come up with the most practical and powerful legal solutions for the client while being creative and commercial."
"They are knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to deep-dive into complicated business topics."
"They are always one step ahead in identifying potential legal concerns and they have a very proactive approach towards solving them."
"They are able to handle all matters from A to Z in a transaction."
"They always come up with the most practical and powerful legal solutions for the client while being creative and commercial."
"They are knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to deep-dive into complicated business topics."
"They are always one step ahead in identifying potential legal concerns and they have a very proactive approach towards solving them."
"They are able to handle all matters from A to Z in a transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Iñigo del Val earns recognition as a strong choice to handle complex deals for sophisticated private equity clients. He is particularly noted for his expertise advising international sponsors and fund managers.
"He is capable of understanding and protecting client needs while reaching an agreement with the counterparty, without compromising the consistency and coherency of the legal documentation."
"He ties all legal advice and recommendations to commercial impacts and is also commercially sensible when needed during a negotiation. He strives for himself and his team to provide the highest-quality output."
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.