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Pérez-Llorca

Tax: Elite

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Pérez-Llorca

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Pérez-Llorca’s Tax team offers recurrent and case-specific advice on national and cross-border taxation to our clients, which include Spanish and international business groups, family-owned companies and individuals.

We advise on areas including:

  • Tax litigation: we advise and collaborate on tax audits and similar proceedings carried out by the tax authorities, as well as preparing appeals for the administrative or contentious-administrative courts. Our legal defence encompasses representation before all administrative bodies and courts.
  • Transactions and International Taxation: our Tax team advises on corporate and real estate transactions together with Pérez-Llorca’s Corporate/M&A and Real Estate teams. The lawyers on the team are highly experienced in setting up and advising Spanish REITs, and are involved in all types of processes including LBOs, MBOs, MBIs, private equity transactions, insolvency and distressed transactions, financing of infrastructures, acceleration, incubation, and financing rounds for start-ups. Our team also covers the design and implementation of tax-efficient corporate structures for non-resident clients investing in Spain, or Spanish clients who decide to internationalise their activities.
  • Wealth Management and General and Financial Taxation: we provide our clients with legal advice focused on their financial investment and inheritance planning needs. 

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Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca's tax team advises major Spanish corporates on contentious-administrative appeals against aggressive tax audits. The firm has experience in high-profile cases that reach the Spanish Supreme Court. The team handles the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including real estate asset acquisitions and highlight M&A mandates in the Spanish sector. Pérez-Llorca also advises on the design of transactions so as to enable the tax-efficient transfer of IP rights. The firm attracts further attention for the understanding of rules concerning tax incentives for research and development activities.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca assisted Pluxee España with the tax elements of Pluxee Group's EUR200 million restructuring process.

Strengths

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  • I would highlight the firm's ability to combine a high level of technical expertise with a highly practical and client-oriented approach.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Pérez-Llorca stands out for its proximity to the client, proactivity and performance.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • It's a highly technically prepared team with a great ability to explain and summarise highly complex issues.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Without a doubt, the team finds solutions to complex problems, drawing on deep legal knowledge.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • We value Pérez-Llorca's practical and useful advice.

    Tax: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleFelipe Alonso Fernández
    Senior StatespeopleFelipe Alonso Fernández

    Felipe Alonso Fernández

    Felipe Alonso Fernández is recognised by market commentators for his expertise in litigation and in advising private individuals on tax issues.

    • Felipe Alonso Fernández knows the intricacies of how Spanish tax authorities work. He really knows and deals with clients well.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 1Clara Jiménez
    Band 1Clara Jiménez

    Clara Jiménez

    Clara Jiménez is regularly instructed on substantial tax disputes. She also assists with non-contentious tax mandates, particularly those involving tax audits and corporate income tax.
    • Clara is completely involved with every issue and dives deep into them, analyses every detail with exceptional rigour and is capable of finding solutions even within complex situations.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • I would highlight Clara's capacity to resolve issues in a decisive manner. A problem you bring to her is a problem solved, so she adds incredible value.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • She is, quite simply, the best tax lawyer I know. She's the one I always turn to for help with issues and complex questions. I've recommended her many times, and I've always been thanked.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • Clara Jiménez is a highly proactive, diligent and results-oriented lawyer.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 3Javier Povo Martín
    Band 3Javier Povo Martín

    Javier Povo Martín

    Javier Povo Martín primarily assists clients with tax litigation proceedings, especially those related to tax restructurings. His client base includes family businesses as well as key companies active in the energy and real estate sectors.

    • Javier's client service is great as he takes good care of you.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 5José Azqueta
    Band 5José Azqueta

    José Azqueta

    José Azqueta assists with transactional tax issues, notably supporting clients in the finance, energy and hospitality sectors.

    • José has provided excellent service.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope
    • José Azqueta is a magnificent lawyer with vast knowledge, and he provides excellent guidance in achieving goals.

      Tax: Elite respondentEurope

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