About

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Our Corporate and M&A practice has more than 800 lawyers worldwide and handles many of the most complex transactions and significant business matters across all economic sectors. Our broad presence in Europe, the US, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and increasingly in Africa enables us to advise our clients anywhere they need our help.

Our Madrid team has 18 lawyers, including four partners and one counsel. M&A, private equity, reorganizations, shareholders' disputes, and capital markets are at the core of our practice.  We also advise on corporate governance and company directors´ liability.

Chambers Review

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

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells remains a popular choice for foreign companies looking to invest in Spain, thanks to the firm's strong cross-border capabilities. The team demonstrates international experience in mandates involving the USA, Latin America, Germany and France. Industry expertise encompasses retail, consumables and energy. The lawyers offer further support on transnational co-investments, drawing strength from the firm's full-service offering to assist with antitrust, IP or tax issues.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells advised Acon Investments on the sale of Contenur Group to Nexxus Capital.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Graciela Llaneza
3
Graciela Llaneza
3
Band 3
Graciela Llaneza boasts broad transactional expertise, advising corporate clients on acquisitions of share capital and co-investments. Her client base includes companies from the financial services and private equity sectors.

She has a deep understanding of our business needs and consistently demonstrates a forward-thinking approach. She is not only focused on getting the deal done but also proactively identifies issues.

Graciela is tremendously active and will work on anything you need her to, delivering things so quickly. She is also super commercial and practical.

Graciela is a really hardworking person who is very on top of client service, dedicates the necessary time to you and proposes good solutions for problems.

Graciela Llaneza is a great lawyer, who stands out for her proximity to and knowledge of the client and their business.

Alex Dolmans
4
Alex Dolmans
4
Band 4
Alex Dolmans stands out for his experience in cross-border transactions, regularly assisting international corporates with inbound investments and Spanish companies with acquisitions overseas.

Alex Dolmans takes a strategic view and is a cool headed and calming presence.

Alex is really a sensible lawyer, and calm. He doesn't get nervous even when the situation gets tense.

Alex is great. He is a fantastic partner who always listens to us as the clients.

José María Balañá
6
José María Balañá
6
Band 6
José María Balañá regularly represents clients in corporate advisory mandates and transactions. He acts for private equity firms, manufacturing companies and service providers.
U
Enrique de Pablos
U
Up and Coming

Counsel Enrique de Pablos joins the rankings due to increasing market recognition for his ability to advise on sales and acquisitions, including on cross-border and multi-practice transactions.

Enrique combines strong technical legal knowledge with excellent negotiation skills, making him a highly effective advisor in complex matters. He expresses himself clearly and confidently.

He takes full ownership of the negotiation, getting us a really good result and a workable solution.

Enrique de Pablos left us with a super positive impression. He is really switched on, very pragmatic, always willing to go above and beyond to support us.

He is an excellent lawyer, very determined, hardworking and focused on closing operations.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Graciela Llaneza
3
Graciela Llaneza
3
Band 3
Alex Dolmans
4
Alex Dolmans
4
Band 4
José María Balañá
6
José María Balañá
6
Band 6
U
Enrique de Pablos
U
Up and Coming