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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 expert Nicolás Martín. The firm's premier reputation for dispute resolution extends to the tax practice. The combination of tax expertise 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 expertise. The portfolio comprises major private equity houses and investors, as well as major corporates, with expertise in a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, environment, consumer products, travel and leisure, healthcare, financial services, and private equity.

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Tax - Spain

6
Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Magnum Industrial Partners on the majority stake acquisition of SunMedia, valued at EUR175 million.

Strengths

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"Herbert Smith Freehills' team are flexible and adaptive."

Tax respondent
Europe

"The lawyers have strong knowledge and commitment, and they deliver in due time and manner."

Tax respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Marta Esteban
5
Marta Esteban
Head of Tax
5
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 a lawyer who provides very sound tax advice."

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Nicolás Martín
5
Nicolás Martín
5
Band 5

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 assets managers with acquisitions and investments.

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Marta Esteban
5
Marta Esteban
Head of Tax
5
Band 5
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Nicolás Martín
5
Nicolás Martín
5
Band 5
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Members

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Marta Esteban

Marta Esteban

Head of Department

Industries

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Consumer products

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Environment

Financial services

Healthcare

Infrastructure

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