CMS leverages its longstanding role as governance adviser for major Spanish corporates to attract roles on high-profile M&A and restructuring mandates. Its capabilities extend to advising on high-end cross-border joint ventures. CMS is particularly popular among leading Spanish infrastructure, aviation and energy clients; the team also acts for important foreign corporates and private equity funds. The law firm maintains strong ties to the German market thanks to the reputations both of its European offices and of its experienced Madrid-based partners as well.

Luis Miguel de Dios heads the firm's German desk. Several German-speaking lawyers based in Spain regularly act on cross-border transactions between the two countries.

"They address all the different areas of legal advice needed in an M&A deal. They are very supportive and responsive."

"There is a very high degree of dedication from the team."

CMS advised Northland Power on entry into the Spanish market by means of the acquisition of a renewable energy portfolio from Helia.

Ignacio Zarzalejos is active handling high-value acquisitions in the infrastructure and technology sectors.

Rafael Suárez de Lezo represents corporates in the sale and acquisition of companies in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. "He always looks for the best solution to a situation and has great availability."

Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez frequently advises German clients on the sale and acquisition of share capital in Spanish companies in the renewable energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

César Albiñana Cilveti is a longstanding practitioner in the M&A space, frequently advising on transactions with cross-border elements.