International & Cross-Border Disputes

Chambers Review

Transactional in its identity, Freshfields is highly focused on providing specialist advice on substantial M&A deals into Spain, and for Spanish clients acquiring or selling foreign assets. The firm also provides strong litigation resources in Spain to handle cross-border disputes, with the support of its network of offices which spans Europe and Asia.

The law firm is a well-known powerhouse in high-value international M&A, and a compact Madrid team provides high-end advice to clients on cross-border public and private deals. It is regularly engaged to assist foreign private equity firms, public companies and strategic investors with their ventures into the Spanish market, and the firm maintains strong relationships with Spanish businesses that it advises with regard to their international activities.

The firm serves a strong book of corporate clients in their defence of disputes and claims in Spain and globally, and displays strong proficiency representing clients in insolvency cases. The Madrid team offers experience in coordinating international arbitration as global defence counsel for large corporates and financial institutions.