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

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 MasMovil on its incorporation of a joint venture with Orange, for a combined value of EUR19.6 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Franco
E
David Franco
E
Eminent Practitioners
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 Franco is very meticulous in how he approaches matters. He reads between the lines and is strategically savvy.

Armando Albarrán
1
Armando Albarrán
1
Band 1
Head of department Armando Albarrán is regularly involved in market-leading deals, including takeovers, mergers and cross-border sales. He is well versed in advising telecoms clients as well as private equity funds.

Armando is very sharp, seasoned and clear when explaining matters. He is someone who always presents a rounded final product.

He is probably the best corporate/M&A lawyer in Spain.

I find Armando to be an excellent and very commercial lawyer who understands our goals as well as the drivers of the underlying business. 

Alfonso De Marcos
6
Alfonso De Marcos
6
Band 6

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

Alfonso is technically sound and committed to his customers.

Asís Martín de Cabiedes
Associates to watch

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 always side by side with the client and is also very technical.

He has excellent knowledge of the subject both theoretically and practically and provides excellent availability.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

David Franco
E
David Franco
E
Eminent Practitioners
Armando Albarrán
1
Armando Albarrán
1
Band 1
Alfonso De Marcos
6
Alfonso De Marcos
6
Band 6
Asís Martín de Cabiedes
Associates to watch