Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
Contact number
+34 91 423 4000Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills acts for Spanish asset managers pursuing a wide range of alternative investment strategies. The team advises on mid-cap buyouts of companies in the life sciences and technology sectors. It is identified as a strong choice to handle add-ons or asset sales on behalf of infrastructure funds investing in heavily regulated businesses, such as renewable energy, real estate and telecoms. Individual lawyers' multidisciplinary skills are bolstered by access to other key departments, including real estate, finance and competition law. Herbert Smith Freehills regularly undertakes cross-border transactions, supported by a widespread global network.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Magnum Industrial Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Grupo Fernando Corral Salamanca.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a full-stack team which provides the assurance of having outstanding service in every legal practice."
"It is a full-stack team which provides the assurance of having outstanding service in every legal practice."
Notable Practitioners
Alberto Frasquet acts on many of the firm's mid-cap private equity buyouts and sale processes on behalf of domestic and international investment managers. He offers further strength in cross-border matters.
"Alberto is an outstanding lawyer with a strategic vision on how to close a deal. He is a great negotiator who is highly diplomatic."
Nicolás Martín has experience acting for asset managers investing in Spanish private equity or in other alternative assets, including real estate assets and debt. He routinely advises private equity funds on mid-cap acquisitions and disposals across a range of sectors.
Marcos Fernández-Rico Núñez is a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills who assists clients with domestic and cross-border private equity deals.
"He is commercial and proactive."