Chambers Review
Cuatrecasas offers a wide-ranging practice advising on a variety of mandates in the funds sphere. The law firm often acts for corporate clients that are the targets of private equity investment, also having experience on the buy side of standout transactions that have significant Latin American or Portuguese considerations, with a proven track record in direct lending transactions. Key individuals in the team advise on regulatory and corporate questions pertaining to the establishment and distribution of diverse alternative investment funds, including European long-term investment funds or debt funds. Cuatrecasas is also well equipped to assist clients with venture capital financing rounds.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of Urbaser for EUR3.5 billion from China Tianying.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cuatrecasas work hard to get the most efficient product for the client."
"Their technical abilities coupled with a quick response on specific matters, helps a lot for both buyers and sellers to reach a deal in a short period of time."
"We needed quick expertise and it was always there."
"Cuatrecasas work hard to get the most efficient product for the client."
"Their technical abilities coupled with a quick response on specific matters, helps a lot for both buyers and sellers to reach a deal in a short period of time."
"We needed quick expertise and it was always there."
Notable Practitioners
Jorge Canta boasts lengthy experience in the Spanish market, regularly advising on the establishment and authorisation of funds and fund management companies, including Luxembourg-based funds. He also acts for limited partners investing in new funds.
"He is recognised for regulatory issues, in dealing with the CNMV."
Diana Rivera climbs to the top tier this year in venture capital rankings as a result of high visibility on key deals and strong market support. She is a highly regarded practitioner whose work concentrates on handling a broad range of corporate law mandates for start-up companies, including the negotiation of funding rounds. She also acts for international and domestic venture capital funds and hedge funds in their investments in technology, biotech, and e-commerce.
"Diana Rivera is very dedicated and hands-on."
"Diana Rivera has extraordinary people skills and the ability to understand negotiations. She is very good at what she does and understands the dynamics."
Francisco José Martínez Maroto is well-known for his work in mid-market private equity deals regularly acting on diverse alternative investment transactions, including equity sales and investments. He also advises asset management companies on buyouts as well as minority stake acquisitions.
"Francisco José Martínez Maroto is technically solid, a safe pair of hands. He is very flexible, able to bring creative solutions and has a pro-deal approach."
Javier Villasante is experienced in the representation of private equity houses in a number of mid-cap deals, as part of his strong M&A practice.
Amador Rodríguez is an associate to watch who enters the rankings due to strong market support. He assists the firm's key clients with venture capital investments and funding rounds.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Spain