Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has an experienced team assisting clients with corporate mandates, with a particular strength in cross-border transactions. The law firm is increasingly active on high-profile public M&A deals. DLA Piper also has expertise in regulated sectors including telecommunications, energy, real estate and life sciences. It also possesses experience handling acquisitions of NPLs. It represents a host of domestic and international funds, financial entities and foreign corporations.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Further Underwriting International on the sale of the business to Silverstone HoldCo.
Strengths
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"The solutions they provide are customer-oriented and always pro-transaction."
"I know we can count on them when we need to have a guideline."
"They offer not just a proper solution but an adequate explanation of the various alternatives to the approach before making a decision."
"They are readily available and always find the time in their diary."
"They have clear ideas and a flexible approach."
"The solutions they provide are customer-oriented and always pro-transaction."
"I know we can count on them when we need to have a guideline."
"They offer not just a proper solution but an adequate explanation of the various alternatives to the approach before making a decision."
"They are readily available and always find the time in their diary."
"They have clear ideas and a flexible approach."
Notable Practitioners
Yoko Takagi is routinely instructed by international clients to advise on the acquisition of Spanish companies. Her clients originate from the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors as well as private equity funds.
"She is always on hand to provide us with the best solutions for highly complex situations."
"Yoko Takagi has a unique ability to understand and distil very complex problems into pragmatic and actionable advice. She’s been able to persuade counterparties."
"She has perseverance and a good understanding of the other side from a psychological point of view."
"She has a genuine willingness to listen and understand her clients’ needs."
José María Gil-Robles Casanueva is recognised for his experience handling cross-border and Spanish M&A transactions and offers additional expertise in distressed asset transactions.
"He is confident, reliable and solution-oriented."
"He has an excellent touch when negotiating."
"He has a very good knowledge of the mechanisms related to our work and always has a solution."
Joaquín Echánove frequently acts on behalf of private equity and real estate funds. His expertise includes share acquisitions, investments, divestments and sales.
"It is always comforting to have him advising us."
"Joaquín always looks for an outcome that works for us in complex matters."
"He always has a solution to the practical problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
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