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.

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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 Proa Capital with tax aspects of Amara NZero's sale to Cinven for EUR750 million.

Strengths

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"The practice group is always committed to the client."

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"EY Abogados has a very good team and excellent knowledge of clients' needs."

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"EY Abogados have great knowledge of transfer pricing."

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"The lawyers are practical and commercial."

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"The team has the capacity to analyse things and the work is of high quality."

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"The practice group is always committed to the client."

Tax respondent
Europe

"EY Abogados has a very good team and excellent knowledge of clients' needs."

Tax respondent
Europe

"EY Abogados have great knowledge of transfer pricing."

Tax respondent
Europe

"The lawyers are practical and commercial."

Tax respondent
Europe

"The team has the capacity to analyse things and the work is of high quality."

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Adolfo Zunzunegui

Band 1

Top-ranked Adolfo Zunzunegui joined EY Abogados in December 2023. He is highly proficient in assisting clients with tax elements of acquisitions and financings.

"Adolfo is a great lawyer with great expertise and knowledge. He is reliable and available. His advice has always been critical to the success of our deals."

"Adolfo Zunzunegui has very good technical skills. He is very efficient and proactive."

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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.

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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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Pablo Ulecia

Band 4

Pablo Ulecia climbs the rankings as a result of strong market support. He offers strong expertise in advising financial services providers and insurance clients on tax regimes. He assists with tax audits.

"Pablo Ulecia is technically very good and has wide knowledge. He is direct and available."

"He understands what we need and accepts what we want."

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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.

"Ramón Palacín has a practical approach, a long-term view and international knowledge."

"He listens."

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