Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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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

Chambers Review

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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

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.

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

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

Tax: Elite respondent
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The firm offers expertise and great overall advisory services.

Tax: Elite respondent
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We value the firm's responsibility and organisation when it comes to resource management and documentation.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

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

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

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

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

The firm offers expertise and great overall advisory services.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

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

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Javier Vinuesa

Band 3

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.

He is always right in his advice.

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Enrique Ortega

Band 4

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

Band 4

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

Band 5

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.

Diego is an extraordinary lawyer.

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

Band 6

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.

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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