
Tax: Elite
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About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
The Spanish Baker McKenzie Tax Practice operates across Barcelona and Madrid and we advise on all areas of Tax. We have over 50 years of experience working for national and multinational companies in Spain as well as in strategic multijurisdictional projects.
Our Tax practice regularly wins work from traditional accounting firms clients owing to the fact that we not only provides tax services traditionally offered by law firms in the transitional tax, wealth management and tax disputes space but we also operate a large standalone Tax Planning, Transfer Pricing and VAT/Indirect tax practices.
We are best known for our work in Transactional Tax Planning, Global Reorganizations, Wealth Management, Tax Litigation, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Indirect taxation and customs duties, Transfer Pricing, Real Estate Taxation, Employee benefits and Ongoing tax advice.
We advise on direct and indirect taxation and customs duties, with emphasis on available options for tax savings; we assist with fiscal year end tax return filings. The department assists in designing and implementing executive and expatriate employees´ compensation and we also advise Spanish, international multinational companies on all their transfer-pricing needs. Our tax litigation practice is very well renowned and has a strong history of winning key cases in courts at local, national and European level.
Clients (7)
- Abac Capital
- Afterpay Limited
- Almirall
- Legends
- Minor Hotel Group Limited
- Mogambo
- Naturgy
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Strengths
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The firm's strength lies in combining rigorous legal analysis with a pragmatic understanding of how tax authorities operate.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeBaker McKenzie offers deep technical knowledge and creativity.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeBaker McKenzie’s tax department combines global reach with local insight, making them uniquely positioned to advise on complex international matters.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeThe firm has deep expertise in the field and a strong client-focused approach.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeThe firm’s indirect tax practice is distinguished by its mastery of EU VAT law and its ability to anticipate the practical implications of regulatory changes.
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Notable Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
Rodrigo Ogea
Eminent practitioner Rodrigo Ogea's expertise includes tax structuring in large and significant transactions across many key economic sectors. Rodrigo offers outstanding technical knowledge and total commitment to his clients.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeRodrigo is excellent technically, really solution-oriented and really good at grounding cases, and he gives really practical solutions, brining his great technical abilities.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeRodrigo Ogea brings clarity, precision and a pragmatic approach to every matter, and his involvement ensures that the advice we receive is both technically robust and commercially sound.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeRodrigo provides senior oversight and strategic alignment across all tax workstreams, ensuring our matters are managed proactively and efficiently. He brings calm, solution-focused leadership.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
María Antonia Azpeitia
A leader in the indirect tax space, María Antonia Azpeitia is instructed by prominent clients to advise on tax audits and VAT exemption issues as well as regulatory matters. She also acts on tax litigation mandates. María Antonia is a great lawyer. She has outstanding technical knowledge and a total commitment to her clients.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeMaría Antonia Azpeitia combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic mindset, particularly in complex structuring and litigation scenarios.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeMaría Antonia is highly skilled at identifying potential risks early and providing practical strategies to minimise exposure. She is proactive and clear in her communication.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeShe is very empathetic and connects with the client, providing comfort. She's very confident and inspires peace of mind.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Antonio Albarrán
Antonio Albarrán is recognised for assisting in complex VAT consequences and transactions.
Antonio combines strong technical knowledge of VAT, transfer tax and stamp duty with a practical approach, making complex issues easy to understand.
Tax: Elite respondentEuropeAntonio Albarrán has great strategic business and technical skills but is also really able to adapt to client needs.
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Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (4)
Members
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Bruno Domínguez
Head of Department

Jaime Martínez-Íñiguez

Antonio Albarrán

Luis Briones


María Antonia Azpeitia
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Antonio Albarrán
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Baker McKenzie has rankings in the following guides
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