Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : Spain

Share profile

Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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

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.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Fernando Torrente
    Fernando Torrente

    Fernando Torrente

    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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Enrique Carretero
    Enrique Carretero

    Enrique Carretero

    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
    Javier Menor

    Javier Menor

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

    • Javier Menor's work and experience are excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Javier is always super responsible.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Juanjo Corral Moreno
    Juanjo Corral Moreno

    Juanjo Corral Moreno

    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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Maite Díez
    Maite Díez

    Maite Díez

    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 Individuals at Baker McKenzie (5)

Spain

Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

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

Explore thought leadership