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Latham & Watkins LLP

Tax: Elite

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Latham & Watkins team regularly acts for international asset managers on tax issues arising at the initial investment or exit stages of transactions. The firm advises on the structuring of acquisition finance agreements and the design of tax-efficient management incentive plans for new investments. The team draws on experience working across Latin American jurisdictions and in the USA to win cross-border transactional mandates from major Spanish corporate clients. Latham & Watkins also handles tax planning matters for US-headquartered multinationals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins assisted Boluda with tax provisions related to the structuring of its EUR1.2 billion acquisitions in the maritime service sector.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins is distinguished by its experience and rigour.

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  • The firm offers brilliant technical knowledge, professionalism and a human approach characterised by sympathy, empathy and integrity. The firm is practical and seeks solutions.

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  • Latham & Watkins stands out for its speed ​​of response and adaptability to client needs.

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  • The team is deeply familiar with the key tax aspects of our industry, which adds significant added value to its advice. It understands our priorities, and the advice is perfectly tailored to our needs.

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  • Latham & Watkins is technically outstanding, brilliant in procedural strategy and very conscientious in its work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jordi Domínguez
    Jordi Domínguez

    Jordi Domínguez

    Jordi Domínguez is a market-leading practitioner who specialises in advising clients on large M&A-related tax structuring.

    • Jordi has our complete trust. In addition to his unquestionable technical knowledge, he is always available and capable of reacting and conveying certainty in complex situations.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Jordi is one of my favourite senior partners in the entire Spanish market. He is technically impeccable and an even better person.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Jordi Domínguez stands out for the top-quality work and responsiveness he provides.

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    • Jordi is one of the top three best tax experts in Spain. He's a friendly, pragmatic and low-ego individual.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Jordi is extremely practical and able to simplify complexities and capture the important points at all times. He is efficient and effective, with strong commercial capabilities in everything he does.

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  • Iván Rabanillo
    Iván Rabanillo

    Iván Rabanillo

    Iván Rabanillo assists clients with the tax-efficient structuring of a range of international transactions, including financing, joint ventures and acquisitions.

    • Iván provides high-quality advice on complex matters and is always ready to address the emergencies that commonly arise in M&A projects.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • Iván is an excellent lawyer. He's dedicated to rigour and excellence. He is punctual and friendly, and explains complex topics with simplicity and ease. It's a pleasure working with him.

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    • Iván Rabanillo is an excellent tax and business adviser.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • He is a great lawyer who instils great confidence in the client.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

    • He is always available to resolve any issues that arise, providing excellent technical expertise.

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  • Blanca Vázquez de Castro
    Blanca Vázquez de Castro

    Blanca Vázquez de Castro

    Counsel Blanca Vázquez de Castro joins this year's rankings following strong market support. She advises on a variety of tax matters, with notable experience assisting clients with the tax aspects of M&A and finance transactions. She holds additional expertise in restructuring processes, including those involving complex cross-border aspects.

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