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Hogan Lovells

Tax: Elite

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Our Tax practice in Spain has a team of 18 lawyers, including three partners and one counsel specialized in complex transactions and with broad experience advising Spanish and international companies in seamless coordination with other offices worldwide.

Our experience in both the private and public sectors allows us to provide innovative and high-added value tax solutions in the following areas:

  • M&A and JV transactions
  • Domestic and cross-border corporate reorganizations
  • International tax planning
  • Tax audits and disputes
  • Asset finance
  • Real Estate taxation
  • Indirect taxes (VAT, Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty)
  • Restructuring and insolvency

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells International provides tax-planning services to real estate investors or developers looking to buy or sell high-value Spanish assets. The law firm advises asset managers with the tax structuring of Spanish investments. The firm has a notable track record in the international tax planning of Latin American corporate acquisitions and restructurings. Hogan Lovells has key partners specialised in the tax-efficient structuring of ship finance agreements who handle a mixture of contentious and advisory mandates on behalf of Spanish banks or shipyards. It also attracts attention for insurance sector expertise.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells International advised Morena Films on the implementation of a tax-based structure for the EUR4.2 million financing of a film.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells has great client focus, provides top-notch advice and is always available to help with customer needs.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • The firm is extremely thorough in its analysis. Its answers are surprisingly immediate.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • The firm has in-depth knowledge of tax regulations and legal practices and stands out for its understanding of the client's problems, idiosyncrasies, needs and business and organisational structure.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

  • The firm stands out for its depth of knowledge, practical experience and overall vision.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Miguel Ángel Sánchez
    Miguel Ángel Sánchez

    Miguel Ángel Sánchez

    Miguel Ángel Sánchez is regularly noted by market commentators for his strong asset finance tax expertise. He often acts on the tax structuring of vessel leasing.

    • I would highlight Miguel Ángel Sánchez's experience. He is someone with lots of experience in the sector who knows the systems well, and who has lots of understanding of these complex structures.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Miguel Ángel has incredible patience and diligence. He really puts so much effort into every question and matter, and gives you total peace of mind.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
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  • Juan Garicano
    Juan Garicano

    Juan Garicano

    Juan Garicano expertly advises on a range of tax matters, including cross-border acquisitions and tax planning. He is also active representing clients in contentious proceedings.

    • Juan is an excellent lawyer, passionate about what he does and always willing to meet his clients' needs. He has a strategic vision and is an expert in tax law.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Juan Garicano is always available. He is impeccable in his responsiveness.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
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