/Home/Global/Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability in Spain/Baker McKenzie
View profile of Baker McKenzie
Department profile
Baker McKenzie
Department profile | Baker McKenzie
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie’s Corporate/M&A team in Spain comprises a multidisciplinary team that provides solutions that match the business needs of our clients. Our full service advice combines lawyers from other leading practice areas to give our clients the added value required to cover all aspects of every transaction. Our lawyers work closely with the Tax, Banking & Finance, Financial Services Regulatory, Real Estate, Employment, Litigation, Insolvency & Restructuring, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Litigation, Regulatory, Insurance, Competition and IP teams. 

We are lead counsel and the trusted advisor to our clients on some of their most strategic transactions. The deals highlighted in this submission span from high-value, multi-jurisdictional to mid-market and domestic which demonstrates our range of expertise.

Our M&A team has deep industry sector expertise that reflects our strong record of accomplishment in these sectors. We continue to advise on M&A deals in niche sectors such as healthcare and education sectors.

Our team continues to and has advised on some of the most high profile and strategically important transactions in the Energy sector too.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Spain

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie advises both domestic and foreign companies on complex corporate transactions, benefiting from its reputation as a well-known international law firm with strong local market knowledge. The team regularly assists with inbound investments and public M&A as well as advising selling shareholders. The highly regarded partners based in Madrid and Barcelona have valuable experience in the healthcare and banking sectors. A cross-disciplinary approach and a broad international network are key assets of the department, which offers additional strength in private equity-driven mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited on its acquisition of Highfield. The Spanish value of the transaction was quoted at EUR220 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The Baker team excellently handles complex transactions involving numerous shareholders, balancing a hard stance and a constructive approach.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie stands out for its creativity, showcasing remarkable ingenuity in developing a tailored transaction strategy.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

The team is able to work across multiple jurisdictions, with excellent quality of advice and professionals.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie is distinguished by its agility in responding to commercial problems that arise during the operation, and by the rapid coordination with its international offices.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

I would highlight Baker's technical knowledge and skills, agility and efficiency in problem solving.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Fernando Torrente
3
Fernando Torrente
3
Band 3

Fernando Torrente is an accomplished practitioner who advises private equity funds and blue-chip companies on cross-border takeover bids and share acquisitions.

Fernando Torrente is a senior professional with proven experience who brings legal value, but also a fantastic understanding of complex situations.

Fernando is a known lawyer for public M&A in all of Spain. He is super solid, especially on IPOs.

View Profile
Enrique Carretero
4
Enrique Carretero
4
Band 4

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

View Profile
Javier Menor
5
Javier Menor
5
Band 5

Javier Menor advises major corporations on sale and purchase agreements as well as acquisitions.

Javier Menor's work and experience are excellent.

He is very direct, flexible and committed to the client.

We are huge fans of Javier here. He is a great lawyer and negotiator, a very clever man, and has a great ability to understand what others want. He's also a very commercial lawyer.

Javier provides top quality service, responses, understanding, advice, commercial vision and customer management.

Javier is always super responsible.

View Profile
Juanjo Corral Moreno
5
Juanjo Corral Moreno
5
Band 5

Juanjo Corral Moreno rises in the rankings due to strong market support. He is involved in the firm's key Corporate/M&A deals in a variety of sectors, including energy.

Juanjo is a great lawyer: Pro deal, practical and pushes things forward. I like how he works.

View Profile
Maite Díez
5
Maite Díez
5
Band 5
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.
View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Spain

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Fernando Torrente
3
Fernando Torrente
3
Band 3
View Profile
Enrique Carretero
4
Enrique Carretero
4
Band 4
View Profile
Javier Menor
5
Javier Menor
5
Band 5
View Profile
Juanjo Corral Moreno
5
Juanjo Corral Moreno
5
Band 5
View Profile
Maite Díez
5
Maite Díez
5
Band 5
View Profile