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Our corporate team in Spain has developed a long-standing reputation for handling complex and innovative transactions acting for both national and foreign corporates, investment banks and private equity firms.

Our main areas of activity include complex public and private M&A, private equity, corporate restructurings, corporate law and corporate governance, trade agreements, capital markets and joint ventures.

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

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills frequently advises both foreign and domestic investors on cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Energy and infrastructure are significant areas of the firm's expertise, and it has further activity in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. The law firm brings together experience in corporate, acquisition finance and tax to advise on private equity transactions. The team showcases significant capability to assist with technological and telecoms acquisitions.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Península Capita on the EUR140 million acquisition of a majority stake in Dorsia.

Strengths

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The M&A department has a distinctive strength in the sector: a combination of top-quality advice with a very commercial approach oriented towards the needs and interests of the client.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

The service provided, thanks to the commitment and dedication of the team, has been excellent.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

Herbert Smith Freehills has quality senior lawyers and an organised and well-structured team.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Alberto Frasquet
2
Band 2

Alberto Frasquet is well placed to advise on a range of acquisitions in regulated sectors such as energy. He assists clients with domestic and cross-border acquisitions, investments and reorganisations.

Alberto Frasquet is a top lawyer with a strong reputation in dealing with complex matters. He is also highly deal-oriented.

He is a great leader and market insider, highly respected in the industrial and renewable energy sectors.

He is always able to present arguments effectively, coming across as respectful but firm.

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4
Nicolás Martín
4
Band 4
Nicolás Martín advises on a vast array of corporate transactions for private equity funds including portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
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Marcos Fernández-Rico
U
Up and Coming

Marcos Fernández-Rico Núñez is ranked on the strength of market support. He assists with the firm's key transactions, including those involving private equity.

Marcos is the kind of lawyer who is hands-on, responsive and reasonable in his approach.

He offers spectacular management of the team involved in the transaction, and a total commitment and availability to the process.

Marcos provides a full service and always gives you peace of mind that the project is well managed and observed.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
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Alberto Frasquet
2
Band 2
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Nicolás Martín
4
Band 4
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Marcos Fernández-Rico
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Alejandro Alberte

Marcos Fernández-Rico

Pablo García-Nieto

Victoria Sanz

Óscar Cabezuela

Clients

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Antin Infrastructure Partners

Cofides

Grupo Quirón Salud

Magnum Capital Partners

Oaktree Capital Management

RREEF Infrastructure

Telefónica

Torreal

Trilantic Capital Partners

Industries

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Energy

Financial services

Infrastructure

Private equity

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