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Baker McKenzie

Tax: Elite

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Baker McKenzie

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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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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie combines a key global brand with the superb reputations of individual partners in Madrid to attract diverse transactional and contentious tax mandates. The firm advises family offices, institutional investors and management teams on the tax planning of corporate sale processes, regularly assisting with the Spanish aspects of global strategic M&A or restructuring transactions. The team has additional experience in tax audits and transfer pricing. It has a highly regarded indirect tax practice that handles VAT refund applications and advisory mandates linked to changes in Spanish legislation.

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 respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie offers deep technical knowledge and creativity.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie’s tax department combines global reach with local insight, making them uniquely positioned to advise on complex international matters.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • The firm has deep expertise in the field and a strong client-focused approach.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • The 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.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersRodrigo Ogea
    Eminent PractitionersRodrigo Ogea

    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 respondentEurope
    • Rodrigo 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 respondentEurope
    • Rodrigo 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 respondentEurope
    • Rodrigo provides senior oversight and strategic alignment across all tax workstreams, ensuring our matters are managed proactively and efficiently. He brings calm, solution-focused leadership.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 1María Antonia Azpeitia
    Band 1María Antonia Azpeitia

    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 respondentEurope
    • María Antonia Azpeitia combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic mindset, particularly in complex structuring and litigation scenarios.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • María 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 respondentEurope
    • She is very empathetic and connects with the client, providing comfort. She's very confident and inspires peace of mind.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 2Antonio Albarrán
    Band 2Antonio Albarrán

    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 respondentEurope
    • Antonio Albarrán has great strategic business and technical skills but is also really able to adapt to client needs.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

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