Department profile
Garrigues

Tax: Barcelona

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Garrigues

Rankings

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Tax: Barcelona - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Garrigues' Barcelona tax department retains strong recognition in the market. The firm boasts a well-reputed team with a strong track record of advising clients on corporate tax law, covering the full range of corporate taxation matters. The firm acts for both domestic and international clients on cross-border investments and M&A transactions, offering notable expertise in the infrastructure, TMT, financial services and real estate sectors. It demonstrates the additional capacity to assist with VAT and transfer pricing issues.

Strengths

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  • We value that Garrigues always analyzes all the collateral aspects of the issues to offer a detailed proposal, covering aspects that go beyond the topic at hand.

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  • Garrigues is very good at spotting complex matters and providing practical, commercial advice in very short time frames, which is essential for a lot of our transactions.

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  • Garrigues' service level is very good because it is always attentive to the client's needs and has a proactive attitude.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Albert Collado
    Band 1Albert Collado

    Albert Collado

    Albert Collado enjoys an esteemed position within the Barcelona market thanks to his expertise in advising on the tax implications of M&A deals. He is well placed to assist with international taxation and direct taxation.

    • We value his knowledge of the region's specificities and evolving regulations. He demonstrates exclusivity, independence and empathy for our clients.

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    • Albert Collado knows how to adapt to each case's needs. He provides a wealth of experience and value for the client.

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  • Band 1Miriam Barrera Ubieto
    Band 1Miriam Barrera Ubieto

    Miriam Barrera Ubieto

    Department head Miriam Barrera Ubieto is a highly esteemed tax lawyer in Barcelona. She regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions and restructuring mandates. She has experience assisting financial entities such as banks and investment groups.

    • Miriam Barrera Ubieto is a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of restructuring operations and their impacts.

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    • Miriam is fabulous. She has important clients and is technically skilled, a great peer and marvellous lawyer.

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    • Miriam Barrera Ubieto always has a very practical and commercial focus, knows what we want and focuses directly on our goal.

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  • Band 2Francisco Lavandera Noguera
    Band 2Francisco Lavandera Noguera

    Francisco Lavandera Noguera

    Francisco Lavandera Noguera regularly advises on the tax structuring of transactions for asset managers and banks, including those with cross-border elements. He is also active representing clients in contentious tax mandates and supporting the real estate sector with his tax law knowledge.

    • His manner of dealing with complex and stressful situations is very impressive. He is patient, clear and transmits his ideas very clearly. He can make the complex things easy.

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    • He has an extensive knowledge of international taxation, which provides him with great insight into cross-border transactions.

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    • Francisco Lavandera Noguera is a flawless communicator in complex matters.

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  • Up and ComingSilvia Andres
    Up and ComingSilvia Andres

    Silvia Andres

    Silvia Andres is a partner in Garrigues' tax department in Barcelona. She is notably active in matters of a transactional nature, assisting clients from the healthcare sector amongst others.

    • Silvia Andres is a proactive person and an excellent professional. She alerts us on any tax developments that may affect us and proposes solutions.

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