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

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is an international powerhouse with a strong track record in large-scale public M&A deals, including takeover bids. The law firm acts for major Spanish and multinational companies, with significant knowledge of industries such as renewable energy, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It boasts an impressive client roster including multinational investment banks and international and domestic private equity firms investing in Spain. Clients benefit from the ability of the department, as part of a full-service firm, to work in coordination with finance, public law, tax or real estate specialists, as well as its vast international network of offices.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised Carlyle on the acquisition of a 60% stake in Seidor, valued at EUR1 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jaime Zurita
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Jaime Zurita
S
Senior Statespeople
Jaime Zurita has decades of experience advising on takeover bids, high-value mergers and minority acquisitions. He continues to advise on high-end takeover bids and share acquisitions.
Carmen Burgos Alcaide
2
Carmen Burgos Alcaide
2
Band 2

Carmen Burgos retains a strong standing in the Spanish market. She is often seen advising private equity clients on local and cross-border high-value deals.

Carmen is an extraordinary professional.

Carmen Burgos Alcaide brings an indisputable quality, seriousness and a great commercial vision, always with the aim of moving the project forward but without losing legal rigour.

I think Carmen has done an excellent job. She knows how to have the flexibility needed in these transactions.We always feel fully supported.

She is always available and has extensive knowledge of this type of operations.

Lara Hemzaoui
3
Lara Hemzaoui
3
Band 3

Lara Hemzaoui is recognised in the rankings due to strong market feedback. She advises on cross-border M&A transactions, including in the energy sector.

Lara Hemzaoui is an excellent lawyer with proven knowledge and a hands-on approach.

Lara is always anticipating client needs and there is never any need to follow up.

Esteban Arza Bombin
5
Esteban Arza Bombin
5
Band 5

Esteban Arza rises in the rankings as a result of strong market support. He regularly assists clients with domestic acquisitions, sales and takeover offers.

Esteban is very good, very responsive, very hands on. He makes time to be on calls, is very detailed and gets through everything.

He is a fantastic leader. He is super specialised in M&A, has great control of time frames and knows how to make things clear.

Esteban Arza is fantastic. He is totally available to the client, contributes a lot and facilitates the best legal support.

Víctor Manchado
5
Víctor Manchado
5
Band 5
Víctor Manchado advises on public and private M&A transactions, including share acquisitions, for financial services and private equity clients.

Víctor Manchado is an exceptional lawyer: fast, concise and with great knowledge of the market and of the client. He makes a valuable contribution thanks to his experience.

Víctor is especially able to resolve complex matters. He is the lawyer we trust entirely to resolve a contract in the best way. He is always attentive to what others do not see.

José María López
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José María López
6
Band 6

José María López regularly assists private equity companies with domestic and cross-border acquisitions.

José María has extensive experience in M&A and corporate law, combining a high level of technical expertise with a highly practical approach. I would highlight the agility with which he handles cases.

José María is an excellent lawyer with great knowledge of Spanish corporate law matters. He provides practical solutions to challenges that arise and maintains good communication with counter-parties.

José María López is a fantastic professional with a huge dedication to the client. He is concerned with finding solutions of high technical quality that are both commercial and practical.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Jaime Zurita
S
Jaime Zurita
S
Senior Statespeople
Carmen Burgos Alcaide
2
Carmen Burgos Alcaide
2
Band 2
Lara Hemzaoui
3
Lara Hemzaoui
3
Band 3
Esteban Arza Bombin
5
Esteban Arza Bombin
5
Band 5
Víctor Manchado
5
Víctor Manchado
5
Band 5
José María López
6
José María López
6
Band 6