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CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo's Corporate team has advised on some of the leading corporate M&A transactions in Spain in recent years. 


The team advises large listed, mid-size and small companies on all areas of corporate law including M&A, venture capital, outsourcing, capital markets, group restructuring and privatisation. The team has particular standout experience in the energy, banking and finance, infrastructure, telecommunications, insurance, pharmaceutical, real estate hotels and leisure, technology and the media

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Spain

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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, telecommunications 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.

Work Highlights

  • CMS represented Carlyle in the USD3.8 billion acquisition of Vantive.

Strengths

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CMS is pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a high level of professional expertise.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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The team is very responsive, maintained good communication fluently and in multiple languages.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

CMS stands out for its strong negotiation skills, which have been particularly valuable in complex transactional contexts. It combines legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

CMS offers in-depth knowledge of market practices.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

The knowledge and experience of the partners is very important to us, giving us peace of mind with their absolute availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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César Albiñana Cilveti
E
César Albiñana Cilveti
E
Eminent Practitioners

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

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Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez
4
Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez
4
Band 4
Luis Miguel de Dios frequently advises German clients on the sale and acquisition of share capital in Spanish companies in the renewable energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
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Elena Aguilar
6
Elena Aguilar
6
Band 6

Elena Aguilar is recognised for her expertise in conducting cross-border acquisitions, representing clients in the financial and retail sectors.

It is a pleasure to have a partner like her leading matters. She makes it simple, comfortable and you feel supported. She shares risks but advises on alternatives so you can make informed choices.

Elena Aguilar is a great M&A lawyer with a clear client-oriented approach and great character to cope with the difficulties of transactions.

Elena's excellent commercial acumen and tremendous ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, are notable. She provides attentive and friendly service.

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Ignacio Cerrato
6
Ignacio Cerrato
6
Band 6

Ignacio Cerrato is recognised in the rankings on the basis of strong market support. He handles a variety of transactional and joint venture matters, both domestic and cross-border.

Ignacio has a great capacity for response and commitment.

He stands out for his involvement in the details. He has a really high level of involvement and commercial judgement, with a good team behind.

Ignacio is a great professional with a solid background in Corporate/M&A.

Ignacio Cerrato has strong technical knowledge and rigour which makes him very reliable and efficient.

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Ignacio Zarzalejos
6
Ignacio Zarzalejos
6
Band 6
Ignacio Zarzalejos handles high-value sales and acquisitions in the infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.

He is very meticulous with a great capacity for finding solutions. He is also very open to finding possibilities, offering practical, firm and clear advice.

Ignacio is very friendly and willing to adapt to the client's request.

Ignacio Zarzalejos's availability is one of his greatest strengths.

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Rafael Suárez de Lezo
6
Rafael Suárez de Lezo
6
Band 6
Rafael Suárez de Lezo represents corporates in the sale and acquisition of companies in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Rafael Suárez de Lezo's seniority, experience and practical approach allow him to add enormous value.

Rafael is a very complete professional with a global vision.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
César Albiñana Cilveti
E
César Albiñana Cilveti
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez
4
Luis Miguel de Dios Martínez
4
Band 4
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Elena Aguilar
6
Elena Aguilar
6
Band 6
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Ignacio Cerrato
6
Ignacio Cerrato
6
Band 6
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Ignacio Zarzalejos
6
Ignacio Zarzalejos
6
Band 6
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Rafael Suárez de Lezo
6
Rafael Suárez de Lezo
6
Band 6
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Members

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César Albiñana Cilveti

César Albiñana Cilveti

Head of Department

Elena Aguilar

Elena Alcázar

Irene Miró

José Ramón Meléndez

Mariano Bautista

Pedro Ferreras