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 - 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

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EY Abogados assisted Intrum Group with the tax aspects of its EUR136 million acquisition of Haya Real Estate, from Cerberus.

Strengths

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EY has extensive knowledge of the evolution of taxation in Spain, an interdisciplinary team offering a very good service and quick response to the questions raised.

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EY has high-level specialists that are fast and efficient.

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EY has extensive knowledge of the evolution of taxation in Spain, an interdisciplinary team offering a very good service and quick response to the questions raised.

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EY has high-level specialists that are fast and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adolfo Zunzunegui

Eminent Practitioners

Adolfo Zunzunegui is a well-reputed lawyer that is highly proficient in assisting clients with 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 Verdún is really good technically but also has his focus on achieving results.

Eduardo is a great professional offering service of the highest quality and value for the client.

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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.

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Maximino Linares

Band 3

Maximino Linares enters the rankings this year due to strong market support. He notably represents clients in tax matters at various court levels, including before the Supreme Court.

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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.

Pablo Ulecia is very pragmatic in his approach and very clear in his advice.

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Ramón Palacín

Band 5

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

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