Department profile
Cuatrecasas

Tax: Barcelona

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Cuatrecasas

Rankings

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Tax: Barcelona - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas houses a market-leading tax department with a heavyweight practice in the Barcelona market that also works on international deals. The team has standout capabilities in tax advice related to M&A deals, shareholder restructuring and joint ventures, as well as tax audits. The firm demonstrates excellent capabilities in tax disputes and boasts significant expertise in cross-border mandates, with particular experience handling tax issues concerning various Latin American and European jurisdictions. Cuatrecasas also offers notable strength in transfer pricing issues. Its client roster consists of prestigious multinational firms, including esteemed players in the hotel sector, as well as investment funds and distinguished Catalan corporations.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas' advice is consistent, practical and very well coordinated. To this day, we believe it provides outstanding value for our needs and, as such, we continue to rely on the team.

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  • We value Cuatrecasas' quality of service and its availability. Also, the team's speed and agility of response are excellent.

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  • Cuatrecasas is the best law firm in Spain on this topic. We would highlight its technical knowledge of the matters, experience and willingness to always assist clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Miró Ayats
    Band 1Miró Ayats

    Miró Ayats

    Miró Ayats is a highly respected practitioner within the Barcelona market known for his strong expertise in contentious tax proceedings. He frequently advises banks, insurance companies, international investment firms and energy companies.

    • We value Miró Ayats' ability to simplify issues and offer structured thinking.

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    • Miró Ayats possesses great knowledge of tax law, both legislative and jurisprudence-wise. He is also able to find arguments and solutions.

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    • He is a leader and great strategist with deep knowledge of the subject.

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  • Band 2Joan Hortalá
    Band 2Joan Hortalá

    Joan Hortalá

    Joan Hortalá is a highly experienced practitioner offering expertise in transfer pricing matters and tax arbitration proceedings.

    • He stands out for his flexibility and his understanding of our business. He can also adapt to our needs.

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    • Technically, Joan Hortalá is spectacular and really thinks outside the box. He provides solutions and explains how we can implement them in our strategy.

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  • Band 3Martí Adroer
    Band 3Martí Adroer

    Martí Adroer

    Martí Adroer regularly advises companies on tax mandates in the fashion industry, among other industries. He is particularly active in key transactional tax matters.

    • Martí Adroer is a decisive person with a great ability to explain complex issues.

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    • We value that Martí Adroer has ​​extensive experience advising business groups, enabling him to provide highly specialised, excellent advice tailored to each case.

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    • He continues to provide us with confidence.

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  • Band 4Ignacio Costa
    Band 4Ignacio Costa

    Ignacio Costa

    Ignacio Costa is active in advising Spanish corporations on the tax considerations of M&A transactions and on tax litigation.

    • He is one of the most well-rounded lawyers we have worked with. He brings knowledge and expertise to any forum to present solutions to complex situations.

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    • Ignacio Costa's analysis of problems is sharp and accurate. He is capable of implementing agreed-upon actions with agility and determination, and he is always available.

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  • Band 4Javier Rodríguez
    Band 4Javier Rodríguez

    Javier Rodríguez

    Javier Rodríguez offers extensive experience in corporate taxation matters and regularly works on tax issues regarding M&A transactions.

    • Javier Rodríguez demonstrates commitment and availability to address inquiries and coordinate solutions effectively.

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    • Javier Rodríguez has very high knowledge of the subject and offers very simple and understandable explanations.

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    • We appreciate that Javier Rodríguez provides us with timely solutions to the problems raised, suggesting the best solution.

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  • Band 4Sonia Velasco
    Band 4Sonia Velasco

    Sonia Velasco

    Sonia Velasco offers significant experience advising on the tax aspects of cross-border transactions.

    • We admire that Sonia Velasco conveys confidence and calmness in complex situations.

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    • We appreciate that Sonia Velasco can put herself in her clients' shoes, always understanding their needs and providing a clear and concise vision.

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