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Latham & Watkins LLP

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins handles high-value M&A transactions for US and Spanish companies, with a focus on matters with a cross-border element. The law firm has particular experience in mandates involving Latin America and Germany. It acts for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on acquisitions, also offering expertise in the telecommunications and energy industries. The team is further experienced in handling joint ventures with international parties and leverages the support of finance, regulatory and tax experts to further assist clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Urbaser on its EUR398 million complete disposal of its interest in its UK subsidiary.

Strengths

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  • I especially value Latham & Watkins' proximity and efficiency.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • The firm's exceptionally close, proactive approach, is noteworthy. It not only responds quickly but also demonstrates an understanding of client's business needs, resulting in practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • Some of the firm's strengths include its proximity to the client, efficiency and practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

  • The team has a great technical capacity and a transactional vision grounded in business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alejandro Ortiz
    Alejandro Ortiz

    Alejandro Ortiz

    Alejandro Ortiz is a stellar figure in the market and boasts outstanding experience handling public and private M&A transactions. He is highly sought after by international conglomerates seeking assistance with transfers of portfolio assets as well as international takeover bids.

    • Alejandro Ortiz is a great lawyer with a lot of experience working in M&A for private equity companies.

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  • Ignacio Pallarés
    Ignacio Pallarés

    Ignacio Pallarés

    Ignacio Pallarés is well equipped to advise corporates, investment firms and private equity funds on the acquisition and sale of Spanish companies in the technology, manufacturing and energy industries.

    • He is distinguished for his strategic vision and ability to efficiently lead complex transactions. His experience and practical approach, allows him to anticipate risks and optimize results.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Ignacio Pallarés stands out both for his high legal and practical sense as well as for his availability to the client.

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  • José Antonio Sánchez Dafos
    José Antonio Sánchez Dafos

    José Antonio Sánchez Dafos

    José Antonio Sánchez Dafos exhibits strength in advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

    • José Antonio Sánchez Dafos is really proactive and adept at negotiating because he approaches matters in a friendly and pleasant way. He gets really good results and is really accessible for clients.

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  • Carmen Esteban
    Carmen Esteban

    Carmen Esteban

    Carmen Esteban is widening her recognition in the Spanish market by assisting with transactions within regulated areas including energy and waste. She is also experienced in partnership agreements, including joint ventures.

    • Carmen Esteban is a super lawyer. You can trust her with your eyes closed as she knows everything perfectly.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Carmen is distinguished for her deep technical knowledge and her ability to analyse complex issues in detail. Her meticulous and collaborative approach ensures that proposed solutions are accurate.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • She is super prepared, deal-oriented and is very decisive and protective of the interests of her client.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • She responds very quickly to negotiations on critical M&A issues.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Carmen works in excellent harmony with the customer and has great commercial vision, decisiveness in negotiations, and a "to the point" mentality.

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