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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Tax: Elite

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Our experts in Tax law provide specialist advice both on tax law and accounting law, since several of our practitioners are Tax inspectors on leave that have held government positions.

We are involved in large and complex cross-border transactions in collaboration with other international firms, as well as lawyers with a wide range of jurisdictions.

Our team covers a broad spectrum of tax advice. We are known in Spain for our experience in transactional taxation, international taxation, corporate tax, including accounting law and IFRS and, finally, for a strong team specialized in tax litigation.

Our areas of action in Tax Law are:

  • Corporate Taxation
  • International Taxation
  • Tax judicial review
  • Tax procedures
  • Taxation of industrial and intellectual property
  • Accounting law
  • Banking and insurance
  • Family businesses, Family office, and taxation of individuals
  • Taxation of sport, athletes and professionals from the world of entertainment
  • Advice in connection with the tax consequences of new technologies and electronic commerce

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo's team assists with the tax structuring of corporate and finance transactions. The law firm advises on tax matters relating to the issuance of debt capital markets instruments and the negotiation of term loans for the financing of projects. The team also acts for selling shareholders and private equity buyers on the identification and negotiation of tax issues in transactions. Gómez-Acebo & Pombo further handles general tax advisory mandates for smaller domestic clients and handles litigation before Spain's tax tribunals and judicial courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised Banco Santander on tax complaints and appeals related to refunds under the urban land appreciation tax. The matter value was quoted at EUR20 million.

Strengths

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has strong knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment, an extensive understanding of the available options and an ability to involve multidisciplinary teams when necessary.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo stands out for its strong technical knowledge.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • The firm is distinguished for its proximity to the client, straightforwardness and absolute understanding of the problems we face.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • The firm offers expertise and great overall advisory services.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • We value the firm's responsibility and organisation when it comes to resource management and documentation.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Javier Vinuesa
    Javier Vinuesa

    Javier Vinuesa

    Javier Vinuesa Magnet has extensive expertise in a variety of tax matters, including the structuring of transactions and investments, in addition to tax inspection defence.

    • Javier is very active and very commercial.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • He is always right in his advice.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
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  • Enrique Ortega
    Enrique Ortega

    Enrique Ortega

    Enrique Ortega Carballo heads the tax department and assists clients with a diverse range of mandates, including international corporate restructurings and regulatory changes.

    • Enrique Ortega is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Javier Gazulla
    Javier Gazulla

    Javier Gazulla

    Javier Gazulla is adept at handling the tax aspects of cross-border investments for funds, notably in the real estate sector. His practice also covers corporate tax structuring and reorganisations.

    • We have nothing but good words to say about Javier Gazulla.

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  • Diego Martín-Abril
    Diego Martín-Abril

    Diego Martín-Abril

    Diego Martín-Abril y Calvo is noted for the wealth of his experience in tax matters, including from his background working in the Spanish tax authority. He provides clients with regulatory advice.

    • Diego perfectly manages responses, intervention and action times, and the depth of the arguments. He has a unique poise. I learn a lot from him and consider him a role model.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Diego is an extraordinary lawyer.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Diego Martín-Abril has great specific knowledge of the sector and of the tax landscape in general.

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  • Mariana Díaz-Moro Paraja
    Mariana Díaz-Moro Paraja

    Mariana Díaz-Moro Paraja

    Mariana Díaz-Moro Paraja joins the rankings due to strong market support. She is well placed to advise on the tax aspects of finance and corporate transactions, as well as on complex restructurings.

    • Mariana knows how to manage her team very well. She is always willing to help in any way she can to achieve the best results.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Mariana Díaz-Moro Paraja is an excellent lawyer. She has strong technical expertise and always provides us with commercial solutions tailored to our goals. Her availability is absolutely appreciated.

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