Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+34 91 399 6000Chambers Review
Linklaters has a wide-ranging practice with an outstanding reputation for work both on traditional private equity transactions and on investments into a wider range of asset classes, often advising on the buy side of LBOs or acquisitions of sometimes high-value minority stakes in Spanish corporates. The law firm acts for funds and portfolio company managers on the sale of shareholdings to new investors, drawing on its English and Spanish law finance capabilities both in Madrid and London to advise on new leveraged deals or on the financial restructuring of existing portfolio companies. Linklaters also has experience in direct lending transactions and distressed asset or energy sector investments. The department benefits from close collaboration with the public law team to advise on the regulatory aspects of transactions.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised shareholders of IVIRMA and IVIRMA on the EUR3 billion transfer of the company's entire share capital to KKR, the subsequent reinvestment of certain shareholders, and the implementation of a management incentive plan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters provides top-of-the-market advice. It is precisely the kind of firm and team that I would pick for complex matters."
"Linklaters are very commercial and give top service overall."
"Linklaters is a world-class firm. We are confident that they will provide us with the best advice covering all perspectives."
"There is full commitment from the whole team during all phases."
"Linklaters provides top-of-the-market advice. It is precisely the kind of firm and team that I would pick for complex matters."
"Linklaters are very commercial and give top service overall."
"Linklaters is a world-class firm. We are confident that they will provide us with the best advice covering all perspectives."
"There is full commitment from the whole team during all phases."
Notable Practitioners
Carmen Burgos Alcaide advises key private equity firms on transactions that require coordination with teams in multiple jurisdictions. She represents clients on large transactions, assisting both the buy side and sell side of deals.
"She is very technical and down to earth. She makes sure we are protected."
"She always has the business in mind."
Esteban Arza Bombin assists with significant private equity or energy and infrastructure sector investments on behalf of international fund managers. He acts on takeover bids and majority-stake deals.
"We had excellent advice from Esteban and his team to carry out the transaction."
Víctor Manchado advises asset management companies on mid-cap private equity deals, including acquisitions of both majority and high-value minority stakes. He frequently handles transactions involving finance or energy assets, and is also active on loan portfolio sales.
"He demonstrated a strong commitment to the project with full availability throughout the process. He has impressive creativity in deal structuring and drafting of complex clauses, and strong negotiation skills."
"He is very responsive, communicative and smart in thinking of any potential issues we could have in the future."
Associate-to-watch Elena Rodriguez assists the firm's significant clients with private equity transactions.
"It is great to work with her as she can explain those complex concepts and make them simple. And she always has the business in mind. "
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Spain