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Our Private Equity practice stands out due to the excellent calibre of our domestic and international client base. We attract some of the largest, most active and most diverse leaders in this field. Our clients include not only private equity houses but also increasingly, alternative asset managers, real estate funds, pension funds and infrastructure funds doing direct investments.

Our exceptional global reach, which allows us to regularly lead on deals involving USA and Latin America. We regularly act on behalf of investors who use Madrid as a hub, and, increasingly, for Latin American companies entering Europe via Spain. Our firm has 14 offices in the United Stated as well as in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Caracas, Mexico City and Monterrey. We work in close cooperation with these offices. 

We have a clear focus on regulated sectors. We guide our clients, providing a full service advice, on investments in highly regulated sectors including financial services, insurance, energy, TMT, education, healthcare and life sciences, real estate, business services, consumer, retail and transport.

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Private Equity - Spain

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells attracts attention for handling mid-cap private equity buyouts on behalf of foreign-headquartered asset managers, including important US and French funds. The firm's experience includes advising on deals structured through Luxembourg in order to maximise tax efficiency for investors. It has additional experience in transactions that target companies with operations across several Latin American jurisdictions. Hogan Lovells also acts on sale processes and restructurings of portfolio companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Kartesia with a majority shareholder acquisition of Compañía del Trópico de Café y Té. 

Strengths

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The partners are true experts.

Private Equity respondent
Europe

Hogan Lovells stands out for its ability to advise on complex issues that involve several jurisdictions.

Private Equity respondent
Europe

The firm's services are very good; you can see their specialisation in the sector. Their answers to problems are also immediate.

Private Equity respondent
Europe

The partners have the ability to provide creative solutions to the problems that arise in negotiations.

Private Equity respondent
Europe

The team meets all the deadlines that the process demands.

Private Equity respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Graciela Llaneza
3
Graciela Llaneza
3
Band 3

Graciela Llaneza leads the firm's private equity practice in the Madrid office and has a strong track record in cross-border transactions on behalf of important international asset managers. She regularly assists with acquisitions and investments in sectors including energy, healthcare and consumer goods.

I have had a very positive experience with her. She is very decisive and very aware of our needs and timelines.

Graciela is a machine – very skilled and thorough. She is brilliant and does what is needed.

Graciela understands the private equity business and the needs of her clients, not only at the time of the transaction but also throughout the life of the investment and divestment.

Graciela Llaneza is an excellent lawyer, especially from a technical point of view. She is an excellent negotiator and is able to fully adapt to our needs in operations.

Graciela is very committed.

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Graciela Llaneza
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