Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Appointed as head of Baker McKenzie's Spanish M&A and capital markets practice in 2023, Fernando Torrente is an accomplished practitioner who advises private equity funds and blue-chip companies on cross-border takeover bids and share acquisitions.

"He has the empathy and social skills as well as great vision."

Enrique Carretero is aseasoned corporate lawyer who is equipped to advise on public and private acquisitions in various sectors including technology and healthcare.

Maite Díez assists clients with acquisitions and investments, notably for companies in the technology and pharmaceutical industries. She is well placed to assist clients with cross-border deals.

"Maite Díez is the lawyer you want to have on your side. She is quick, efficient and technically excellent.

"She is a hard negotiator while also keeping calm. She has every detail under control."

"She is easy to work with."

"We have a feeling of being safe in her hands."

Juanjo Corral Moreno enters the rankings on the back of strong market support. He is involved in the firm's key M&A deals in a variety of sectors.

"He is driven to get the deal done and tries to be pragmatic to allow the parties to reach an agreement."

"He makes it simple and clear to people who are not so involved in the legal process. He is always on top of everything, and he's available when you need him."

"He's a tough negotiator with a business sense, but is always realistic in what can be achieved."