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Clifford Chance LLP

Tax: Elite

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Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance acts for prominent banks and investment funds on the tax aspects of financial products. The law firm handles diverse tax matters arising for companies in the real estate sector, with experience in mandates relating to the listing of Spanish REITs, the acquisition and integration of competing real estate developers, and the negotiation of individual asset transactions. The team also advises on acquisition and asset finance transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Macquarie Asset Management on the tax aspects of its EUR97 million facility to Greenalia.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance is highly skilled in Spanish law issues, whilst providing practical and pragmatic advice.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Something that sets Clifford Chance apart is that the firm is international, which gives us a lot of security. The level of expertise is direct and good, and the communication is fluid.

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  • The team stands out for its technical knowledge and deep experience, combined with a high level of customer service.

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  • The ability to provide quick and reassuring responses, even while a more detailed analysis is being conducted, sets the firm apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Pablo Serrano de Haro
    Band 2Pablo Serrano de Haro

    Pablo Serrano de Haro

    Pablo Serrano de Haro has notable experience in a variety of tax matters, including those relating to M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring.
    • He is a 15 out of ten!

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    • Pablo is really characterised by his technical solidity, as well as his closeness, affability, work ethic and deep understanding of how we work and what we want.

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    • Pablo's experience in large-scale and complex international transactions delights both his clients and his students.

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    • Pablo provides a very high level of service and is pragmatic in his advice.

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    • Pablo Serrano de Haro is a very effective lawyer for solving business problems and one with a lot of technical knowledge.

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  • Band 5Roberto Grau
    Band 5Roberto Grau

    Roberto Grau

    Roberto Grau offers strong expertise in the tax structuring of financing, including debt and equity transactions. His client list includes banks and sports clubs.

    • Roberto is always available and is also very trustworthy.

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    • Roberto is highly responsive.

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    • Roberto Grau is always at the front of the pack technically speaking, which is important in tax because laws change all the time. He has this gift to always be totally up to date for his clients.

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