Department profile
Araoz & Rueda

Tax: Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Araoz & Rueda

Rankings

About

Provided by Araoz & Rueda

We are aware that the optimization of tax costs improves the competitiveness of our clients, and hence all our actions in relation to taxes share a clear objective: the transaction must be carried out in a tax-efficient and safe manner. To this end,  our tax advisors analyze the different transactions, proactively identifying challenges and opportunities in tax matters.

Our advice includes:

  • Design and tax planning in any kind of transactions, corporate restructuring procedures and cross-border transactions (mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, takeover bids, etc.).
  • Design and review of investment/divestment and financing structures.
  • International Taxation.
  • Tax advice regarding different Spanish tax regimes (ETVE Holding regime, Trading, Patent Box, Inpatriate / Golden VISA regime and Expatriates’ regime).
  • Assistance in tax audits.
  • Real estate and local taxation.
  • Representation in tax, economic-administrative and contentious-administrative procedures, as well as in the preparation of requests of tax rulings.
  • Advice to family-owned companies, High and Ultra high Net Wealth Individuals and Families (family offices). Planning of savings and liquidity, family succession and family agreements.
  • Tax advice in connection with debt refinancing, forgiveness, debt restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Preparation of internal good tax practice policies (directors’ liabilities, compliance with the European Directive on intermediaries (DAC 6).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Araoz & Rueda has notable experience in the tax structuring of mid-cap M&A and real estate transactions. The firm handles standalone advisory mandates for companies and industry associations seeking to ensure compliance with Spanish tax rules. Araoz & Rueda also advises on double taxation treaties in force between Spain and several other jurisdictions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Araoz & Rueda stands out for its clarity, agility and confidence.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • The firm stands out for its responsiveness, combined with its expertise, especially in the financial services market.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • We value the agility and ease of communication the firm brings.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Javier Prieto
    Band 4Javier Prieto

    Javier Prieto

    Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients with a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investments and the tax planning of corporates and private equity funds.

    • Javier Prieto stands out for his clarity and agility. He provides excellent customer service.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • Javier has incredible patience when asked many questions. He is good at explaining how the market works and the technicalities of tax structures in Spain in a way that is easy to understand.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Araoz & Rueda (1)

Spain

Members

Provided by Araoz & Rueda

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership