Department profile
A&O Shearman

Tax: Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman advises leading Spanish and international banks on the tax structuring of acquisition or project finance agreements. The team has experience in assisting with tax aspects of joint ventures. The group assists asset management companies with Spanish investments and advises on the tax issues relating to the financing of these. A&O Shearman also defends clients in tax inspections.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman provided fiscal advice to an investor consortium led by JB Capital related to the EUR425 million acquisition of a controlling stake of Palacios Alimentación.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman has outstanding technical expertise and a strong business focus. It masters regulations and market practices, providing strategic judgment and pragmatic yet actionable solutions.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • We value the technical excellence of A&O Shearman's team and the firm's high degree of specialisation.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • What truly distinguishes this department is its high technical level and constant availability. It is always up to date with the latest tools and industry knowledge.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • The firm's approach is distinguished by the personal involvement of the entire team.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • This firm stands out for its expertise, availability and efficiency.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ishtar Sancho
    Band 4Ishtar Sancho

    Ishtar Sancho

    Ishtar Sancho acts for financial institutions on a range of matters, including the tax implications of asset acquisitions and financings.
    • Ishtar provides very good involvement.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • Ishtar stands out for her highly business oriented technical expertise and involvement, which translates into swift responses, real availability and the ability to skillfully handle matters.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • Ishtar Sancho provides excellent technical knowledge, clarity and speed in responses.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • Ishtar has a great ability to see where we are on a given matter and to find the very best solution for us. She has an empathy for the client that generates a lot of trust.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (1)

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