EY Abogados, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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EY Abogados is a leading Law Firm in Spain. Our Tax department is specialised in assisting multinationals in tax planning and execution of cross-border transactions, both on inbound and outbound projects. It provides Corporate Tax Advisory Services throughout every stage of the tax life cycle, helping its clients in the definition and strategy of their tax policies. Our team also helps companies on addressing issues related to VAT and other Indirect Taxes. The Firm has a deep knowledge of the general aspects of Tax Litigation, International Tax Services, Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, as well as in specialised matters such as Local Taxation and EU Controversy. EY Abogados also focuses on Tax Due Diligence and Tax Structuring Advice in domestic and international transactions, among others.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

EY Abogados has a substantial tax team that benefits from the presence of numerous individuals with previous experience working within the Spanish tax administration. The law firm earns praise from market commentators for success in attracting instructions on the tax due diligence and structuring of a significant volume of private equity, real estate and finance transactions. The team offers wide-ranging tax advisory and compliance services to major clients, bringing together specialised transfer pricing and VAT lawyers to assist with tax planning and the mitigation of tax risks. EY Abogados also represents companies in tax audits and in appeals up to Spain's Supreme Court. It has a strong reputation for work on behalf of insurers and other international financial services companies.

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Work Highlights

EY Abogados assisted Bankinter with the tax aspects of its merger by absorption of EVO Banco.

Strengths

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The firm has good insight into the Spanish tax authority's mindset, which leads it to provide rational, commercial recommendations.

Tax: Elite respondent
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The firm provides strong knowledge of cases with similar complexities.

Tax: Elite respondent
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This is a very practical department, which fully understands our company's specifics and proposes well-founded solutions that are quick and easy to implement.

Tax: Elite respondent
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EY Abogados is dedicated, very responsive and balanced.

Tax: Elite respondent
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EY Abogados stands out for its deep knowledge of the material and innovative solutions.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

The firm has good insight into the Spanish tax authority's mindset, which leads it to provide rational, commercial recommendations.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

The firm provides strong knowledge of cases with similar complexities.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

This is a very practical department, which fully understands our company's specifics and proposes well-founded solutions that are quick and easy to implement.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

EY Abogados is dedicated, very responsive and balanced.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

EY Abogados stands out for its deep knowledge of the material and innovative solutions.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Adolfo Zunzunegui

Eminent Practitioners

Adolfo Zunzunegui is a well-reputed lawyer who is highly proficient in assisting clients with the tax elements of acquisitions and financings.

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Eduardo Verdún

Band 2

Eduardo Verdún is the head of the department's indirect tax practice. His breadth of tax expertise includes issuing legal opinions, representing clients in litigation and advising on cross-border transactions.

Eduardo is an authority in his field, and it's a pleasure to work with him because he makes the difficult easier.

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Araceli Saenz de Navarrete

Band 3

Araceli Saenz de Navarrete regularly assists clients with the tax structuring of M&A transactions.

Araceli Saenz de Navarrete provides tax advice for all my activities and always does so exceptionally.

She is highly respected by the counterparties; she is humble but at the same time firmly defends our interests in negotiations and brings common sense to the table. Araceli is a real pleasure to work with.

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Pablo Ulecia

Band 4

Pablo Ulecia offers strong expertise in advising financial services providers and insurance clients on tax regimes. He assists with tax audits.

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Ramón Palacín

Band 5

Ramón Palacín is recognised for his expertise in transfer pricing matters. A managing partner of the firm, he also handles complex mandates on behalf of multinational companies.

Ramón Palacín is an excellent lawyer. He is always available, managing the team to provide the best service.

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