Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
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Linklaters has a superb reputation for its capacity to handle tax matters attached to high-value transactions. The law firm acts for Spanish and foreign private equity firms on tax structuring questions arising at either the acquisition or exit stage of energy sector and real estate investments. The team advises on the tax consequences for borrowers and lenders of refinancing transactions or the restructuring of corporate debt. Linklaters assists with the tax aspects of both equity and debt capital markets mandates for underwriters and major Spanish corporates. The team further interacts with the tax administration in order to identify potential tax risks in corporate transactions, and represents international companies in refund requests.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters assisted IVIRMA's shareholders with tax aspects related to its sale to KKR.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters' tax team has the ability to understand the complexity of the transaction and advise us in the best manner."
"Linklaters present complex things in an easy and digestible way."
"Linklaters are very strong technically while also being commercial."
"The lawyers are creative in their approach. They understand the people and situations very well."
"They have the availability and problem-solving skills."
"Linklaters' tax team has the ability to understand the complexity of the transaction and advise us in the best manner."
"Linklaters present complex things in an easy and digestible way."
"Linklaters are very strong technically while also being commercial."
"The lawyers are creative in their approach. They understand the people and situations very well."
"They have the availability and problem-solving skills."
Notable Practitioners
Javier García-Pita is highly experienced in assisting with the tax structuring of high-impact transactions.
"Javier García-Pita always finds a solution."
"Javier García-Pita has an amazing understanding of client needs and he is commercially oriented."
Alejandro Meca is frequently instructed on matters ranging from tax structuring of M&A and finance transactions to audits.
"Alejandro Meca knows how to explain complex situations in a simplified and understandable way."
"Alejandro Meca is commercial and creative."
"Alejandro Meca has a good command of technical matters and he knows what companies want."
"He is very commercial and straight to the point."