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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Our expert team in Mergers and Acquisitions provides a quality and personalised service that allows us to participate in the most complex operations, both cross-border and national.

Thanks to our experience we offer comprehensive legal advice, being able to provide guidance in the sectors that require a higher level of specialization, with integrated high-performance multidisciplinary teams.

We are a firm of choice for national and international companies in regard to advice on mergers and acquisitions in Spain and Portugal.

In addition, we are involved in transactions in multiple jurisdictions, providing advice on Spanish and Portuguese legal aspects and coordinating the participating international legal advisers.

Our services related to Mergers and Acquisitions are:

  • Acquisitions
  • Corporate operations and structural modifications
  • Capital transactions
  • Debt
  • Divestments

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a strong international outlook thanks to the team's foreign expertise and multinational client base, which includes foreign corporates looking to invest in Spain. It provides corporate governance advice in addition to working on acquisitions, mergers and sales. The law firm has further expertise in corporate restructuring, with its experience extending to transactions involving environmental issues. The team is noted for its cross-practice approach, regularly pooling multidisciplinary expertise to assist clients in other European countries such as France and Germany. Gómez-Acebo & Pombo also offers experience in the technology and insurance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised Indra on the EUR725 million acquisition of an 89% stake of Hispasat, from Redeia.

Strengths

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  • We value the capabilities of the Gómez-Acebo & Pombo team, as well as its experience and high level of involvement.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The firm has a high working capacity and business-oriented approach to problem solving.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • GAP has a thorough understanding of the client and their needs, flexibility, ability to collaborate between departments and a proactive attitude.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • GAP's team distinguishes itself for being very close to the details, very commercial and very responsive to our needs in the context of the transaction.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • I'd highlight the complete involvement and availability of its partners and lawyers, rapid adaptability and ability to manage changes in the structure of operations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iñigo Erlaiz
    Iñigo Erlaiz

    Iñigo Erlaiz

    Managing partner Íñigo Erlaiz Cotelo handles sales and acquisitions for local and international clients.

    • Iñigo has been able to understand really complex clients and to look out for all the specificities. He is also always available.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Iñigo Erlaiz is my go-to lawyer, with an immensely solution-oriented, imaginative and pro-deal vision.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • I'd highlight his profound knowledge of legal matters, also on the commercial side. He is a trusted advisor for us on any deal and is very direct, giving you clear solutions.

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  • Álvaro Mateo
    Álvaro Mateo

    Álvaro Mateo

    Álvaro Mateo assists clients with a wide range of corporate as well as transactional topics. These include mandates with significant regulatory and cross-border aspects.

    • Álvaro Mateo has strong commercial acumen and the ability to help in complex deal negotiation. He provides strong support to structure and close complex transactions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Álvaro has a strong commercial mind.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Álvaro's deep understanding of the lawyer-client relationship and his millimetric reading of the client's needs, give him a differential element.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He is highly motivated. Even when deals are quite complicated, he is always really positive and finds solutions.

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  • Guillermo Guerra
    Guillermo Guerra

    Guillermo Guerra

    Guillermo Guerra represents clients in the media, pharmaceutical and banking sectors. He notably handles acquisitions.

    • Guillermo is an outstanding lawyer, a deal maker, very knowledgeable and reasonable. He is just really impressive.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Guillermo is a highly experienced, decisive lawyer capable of leading a complex negotiation.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Guillermo Guerra has everything under control and is very clever in negotiating with the other parties.

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  • Jorge Martín
    Jorge Martín

    Jorge Martín

    Counsel Jorge Martín Sainz assists both financial investors and corporates with M&A matters, including company sales and shareholder agreements.

    • I had a great experience working with Jorge. He is someone I wouldn't hesitate to trust.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jorge is extremely good, he would fight every single point for his client.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jorge Martín is available to meet deal deadlines and to address complex legal or structuring issues.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jorge stands out for his availability, his meticulous approach to risk analysis and for his ability to anticipate legal and regulatory contingencies, always providing a practical perspective.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • I felt really well supported by Jorge. He brings up the relevant points and is really commercial driven.

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  • Pablo Fernández
    Pablo Fernández

    Pablo Fernández

    Pablo Fernandez Cortijo enjoys a strong reputation in the Spanish market, acting on a variety of transactional matters in different sectors. He is also notably active on cross-border mandates.

    • Pablo is a magnificent lawyer, very predisposed and proactive. He successfully leads the deals with great determination.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Pablo Fernández is very detailed in his way of working and precise. I appreciate that he is available to us, always there and that his communication is excellent.

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