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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

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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

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Grupo Corporativo Landon on the EUR900 million sale of its stake in Monbake to CVC Capital Partners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Fernando Torrente
3
Band 3

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

His performance as a corporate lawyer has been exceptional. He has total commitment and dedication to his clients, with an integrity that is second to none.

Working with Fernando is like betting on a winning horse. His prestige endorses him as someone you can trust.

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.

5
Javier Menor
5
Band 5

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

Javier is my trusted adviser with a strong and deep team, and I always strive to keep him involved in my transactions.

Javier Menor is a professional with high legal skills and business orientation.

5
Jorge Adell
5
Band 5

Jorge Adell is recognised for representing clients in the hospitality and cosmetics sectors on acquisitions and sale agreements.

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.

Maite is a safe bet. In addition to her infinite capacity for work and impeccable technical reliability, she always seeks a logical and fair agreement for both parties.

6
Juanjo Corral Moreno
6
Band 6

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

Juanjo is a magnificent professional.

He is super supportive and always available.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Fernando Torrente
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Band 3
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Enrique Carretero
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Javier Menor
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Jorge Adell
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Maite Díez
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Band 5
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Juanjo Corral Moreno
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