Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Tax

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Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Spanish tax practice, led by Marta Esteban, provides advice on all aspects of tax law and business-related tax matters, including domestic and international tax planning. On the non-contentious side, tax advice covers transactional and advisory work internationally, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, banking, structured finance, corporate recovery, investment funds, real estate investment and development, and VAT. The team also includes renowned professionals like Nicolás Martín. The firm's premier reputation for dispute resolution extends to the tax practice. The combination of tax knowledge and litigation experience is a significant benefit to clients. The team is well-positioned to advise on cross-border tax structuring of transactions worldwide, thanks to strong cross-border knowledge. The portfolio comprises major private equity houses and investors, as well as major corporates, with experience in a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, environment, consumer products, travel and leisure, healthcare, financial services, and private equity.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer focuses on the tax structuring of corporate and finance transactions. The law firm assists asset managers with the acquisition of NPL or REO portfolios. The team also acts for lenders on the structuring of acquisition finance facilities. Herbert Smith Freehills has additional experience on the buy and sell sides of private equity investments into Spanish corporates, with experience in the refinancing of underlying debts and the negotiation of new management incentive plans.

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Work Highlights

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Samy Alliance on the disposal of a majority stake in Samy Road due to outstanding tax liabilities. The matter value was quoted at EUR300 million.

Strengths

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The firm generates trust through its experience and knowledge.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

Herbert Smith Freehills always solves all the tax aspects of the operations with very practical solutions.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

HSFK stands out for its extensive knowledge of the private equity sector and of related international legislation and taxation.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

The firm generates trust through its experience and knowledge.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

Herbert Smith Freehills always solves all the tax aspects of the operations with very practical solutions.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

HSFK stands out for its extensive knowledge of the private equity sector and of related international legislation and taxation.

Tax: Elite respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Maximino Linares

Band 3

Maximino Linares notably represents clients in tax matters at various court levels, including before the Supreme Court.

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Marta Esteban

Band 5

Marta Esteban heads the department and frequently advises on the tax aspects of a range of M&A transactions, particularly in the financial services sector.

Marta Esteban is very efficient and direct to the point, and she responds quickly.

We are fully satisfied with Marta.

Marta stands out for her extensive knowledge of the sector, clarity and speed of response, availability and ability to deal with complex situations.

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Nicolás Martín

Band 6

Nicolás Martín is recognised for his combined expertise in advising on both the corporate and tax elements of M&A deals. He is experienced in assisting private equity funds and asset managers with acquisitions and investments.

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