
Tax: Elite
Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
Rankings

Ranked Individual
Ranked Individual
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
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Araoz & Rueda stands out for its clarity, agility and confidence.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeThe firm stands out for its responsiveness, combined with its expertise, especially in the financial services market.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeWe value the agility and ease of communication the firm brings.
Tax: Elite respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 4 
Band 4 
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 respondentEuropeJavier 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)
Members
Provided by Araoz & Rueda

Andrés Máiz

What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.