Fieldfisher (Spain)

Number of partners worldwide: 385

Number of lawyers worldwide: 1800

Firm Overview:

Fieldfisher is a global law firm with a clear international vocation, providing a wide and comprehensive range of legal services to corporations and companies. For 60 years, we have been operating among the various leading law firms in Spain and, as highlighted by the international legal directories, with partners who are leaders in their respective areas of practice.

Our reputation for excellence in the key practice areas of the market, and our deep understanding of the needs of our customers, enable us to work with a wide range of dynamic sectors around the world. We have an outstanding team of over 2,200 professionals in 14 countries, supporting our partners to meet our clients' expectations.

Main Areas of Practice:

Corporate & Business:

Fieldfisher's corporate lawyers work proactively to anticipate challenges and devise strategies that not only avoid problems, but also minimise their impact on doing business. Our expertise ranges from the formation of companies to the winding up of companies, including amendments to articles of association and capital increases. Commercial Law Services.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

At Fieldfisher, we understand that there is a great deal of uncertainty involved in any merger or acquisition process. With extensive experience in hundreds of domestic and international transactions, we have a team of lawyers specialising in M&A.

Corporate Compliance:

At Fieldfisher, we understand the importance of Corporate Compliance — not only to ensure integrity and ethics in business, as well as compliance with the legal requirements imposed on companies, but also to strengthen corporate governance and social responsibility. Our proactive approach allows us to identify and analyze potential risks (criminal, tax, competition, labor, etc.) related to the company’s activities, ensuring that all operations align with current legal regulations, existing international standards in the field, and best practices in business ethics.

Restructuring & Insolvency:

Fieldfisher is one of the leading firms in insolvency proceedings and business reorganisations. Its business reorganisation group is one of the most well-respected of its kind in Spain. It provides advice on legal, labour, and tax matters relating to critical situations, based on an interdisciplinary approach, and aiming to achieve the most satisfactory outcome for all parties concerned.

Litigation & Arbitration:

Fieldfisher has distinguished litigation and arbitration practices. Its litigation team stands ready to assist clients with the enforcement of foreign judgments in Spain as well as with the preparation and follow-up of lawsuits in other countries’ jurisdictions. It is also experienced in issuing opinions on Spanish law for use in foreign courts.

Intellectual & Industrial Property:

The IP department provides legal assistance in all matters relating to intellectual property rights, advising on the creation, acquisition, sale, maintenance, and licensing of rights. The team of IP practitioners is dedicated to finding the best way to protect and register intangible assets for each client, making use of trademarks, patents, utility models, designs, and copyright, as appropriate.

Tax:

Fieldfisher has a team of experts in national and international tax regulations which advises companies and private individuals on tax issues relating to operations and transactions of all kinds. The firm also boasts a team of experts specialised in defending taxpayers before state, regional or municipal administrations for any type of tax.

Employment:

At Fieldfisher, we understand the complexities of Spanish employment law. It is one of the most challenging in Europe. Our employment lawyers specialise in guiding both domestic and international clients through a rapidly evolving legal framework. This is driven by legislative changes and case law.

Life Sciences:

Fieldfisher is one of the leading firms offering legal advice in matters relating to pharmaceutical products and medical equipment. Its team of lawyers brings to bear a high degree of specialisation and specific knowledge in this practice area, with extensive experience in all the special intricacies of health industry legislation and the pharmaceutical sector in general.

Distribution & Franchising:

Fieldfisher has extensive experience in providing legal and tax assistance in all aspects of distribution and franchising. The firm can effectively draw up and negotiate distribution and franchise agreements of all kinds and offers clients expert counselling and litigation and dispute resolution advice in conflicts that may arise as they establish, operate, and grow their businesses.

Tech & Data:

We recognise that embracing ICT is more than just a competitive differentiator for any modern business. In this fast-moving and ever-changing digital world, our ICT lawyers provide legal certainty and efficiency. They ensure that every project complies with the regulatory framework.

Real Estate:

Fieldfisher has a dedicated team of property and planning lawyers. We are experts in dealing with all the legal implications of property transactions and developments. We advise both corporate and private clients on civil, registration, commercial, administrative and planning matters.

Banking & Finance:

At Fieldfisher, we have a team of lawyers who are highly specialised in a wide range of financing transactions, with a particular focus on providing legal advice on bank and non-bank financing transactions. We offer a comprehensive service that meets the needs of the market, from real estate backed financings to acquisition financings, from refinancings and restructurings to structured and project financings.

Criminal Law:

At Fieldfisher, the firm provides legal advice and defence counsel in criminal matters (defence or, when applicable, private prosecution), specialising in economic criminal law. It offers comprehensive and personalised legal advice to all clients, handling their consultations, advising and supporting them in legal defence strategies in criminal matters. The firm’s extensive experience in the design and implementation of criminal compliance programmes place us as a reference office in the criminal defence of legal persons, their employees and managers.

Regulatory & Public Law:

In all areas of administrative law, Fieldfisher provides clients with comprehensive legal advice. Our administrative law lawyers have extensive experience at national, regional and local level. They specialise in obtaining all types of concessions, licences and permits, dealing with grants and subsidies, and public sector contracts. We provide expert advice on defending against sanctions, expropriation and liability.

International Vision:

The JAUSAS firm joined forces with Fieldfisher in September of 2018. The firm’s network has now more than 2,000 people working across 28 offices providing high-quality commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of its clients’ needs. It operates in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast, Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, Krakow, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Porto, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Vienna and Warsaw.