Tax

Garrigues has a tremendous reputation for coverage of both major international and smaller domestic tax mandates across a network of highly regarded Spanish and global offices. The law firm attracts considerable attention for its ability to litigate against Spanish tax authorities, having handled high-profile and high-value proceedings on behalf of major taxpayers. The team has experience in Supreme Court proceedings and public policy mandates seeking to challenge the substance or application of Spanish tax law. Garrigues also advises private equity investors and corporate clients on the structuring of cross-border transactions. The team further handles general advisory and tax compliance topics, assisting with the calculation of corporate income tax and the preparation of tax filings on behalf of major Spanish corporates. It offers additional support with VAT issues, transfer pricing and the taxation of employee benefits. The firm also advises on issues concerning the specific regime for Spanish REITs or the taxation of debt capital markets and other financial instruments.