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Freshfields

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Freshfields

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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/mergers-and-acquisitions/

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a renowned international firm with a strong corporate practice that targets only the most complex or highest-value transactions. The law firm has a superb global reputation for M&A and reorganisations alongside proven experience in coordinating cross-border mandates with colleagues in Germany and London. It demonstrates particular strength in high-profile takeover bids and often assists foreign companies looking either to enter or exit the Spanish market, with notable success in attracting and retaining East Asian institutional investors as key clients. The team leverages the expertise of other departments to offer clients global advice, including on antitrust, tax and finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Cinven on its EUR2.9 billion acquisition of Idealista.

Strengths

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  • The firm houses excellent talent and the ability to support negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Freshfields proves to successfully manage each hurdle.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • We value Freshfields' technical excellence and full availability.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Its dedication to react and offer multidisciplinary advice in an agile way, as well as the versatility and human quality of the team, are outstanding.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Freshfields provides excellent knowledge and experience in takeover bids. The firm understand commercial problems very well and knows how to provide a legal response to them.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Franco
    Band 2David Franco

    David Franco

    David Franco assists with both public and private M&A transactions. He has a diverse list of clients including energy companies, private equity firms and technology businesses.
    • David has good knowledge of the business and of the applicable regulations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    • David Franco is completely reliable when it comes to advising in complex situations. He manages clients and advisors very well.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Alfonso De Marcos
    Band 6Alfonso De Marcos

    Alfonso De Marcos

    Alfonso De Marcos is adept at handling corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and divestments. Clients also highlight his experience in capital markets transactions.

    • Alfonso De Marcos is quite the expert in IPOs and public M&A.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchAsís Martín de Cabiedes
    Associates to watchAsís Martín de Cabiedes

    Asís Martín de Cabiedes

    Asís Martín de Cabiedes is an associate-to-watch who is ranked on the basis of market support. He assists with the firm's key transactions.

    • Asís is a great professional with a promising future.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    • Asís is efficient, detailed and provides hyper-personalised attention.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
    • Asís Martín de Cabiedes stands out for his high availability and professionalism.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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