LAWYER PROFILE

Íñigo del Val

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Spain

5 years ranked

Private Equity

Spain

12 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Europe

Practice Areas

Corporate and M&A and Private Equity

Personal

Íñigo has advised a number of leading companies on domestic and crossborder public and private M&A transactions.

He has more than 24 years’ experience in a variety of corporate work, private equity deals, private and public M&A, joint ventures and restructuring, advising both domestic and international listed and unlisted clients and private equity houses.

He worked in the PE department of A&O Shearman London. He is one of the most reputed M&A and private equity experts in the market. He has worked for a variety of investment strategies, from traditional PE investments to infrastructure investments. Iñigo has acted also for managers in LBOs and is a recognised expert on putting in place R&W insurance complex structures in the market.

Íñigo is recommended as PE and M&A lawyer in Chambers & Partners (Band 1) and he has also been named “Best Lawyer of the Year in Spain” by Expansion 2023.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

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

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Top-ranked Iñigo del Val is visible advising banking clients and leading companies on high-stakes sale agreements and portfolio acquisitions.

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Private Equity - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Iñigo del Val is recognised as a strong choice to handle complex deals for sophisticated private equity clients. He is particularly noted for his expertise in advising international sponsors and fund managers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a master in M&A. You can feel that he knows where to focus and how to navigate a transaction.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Íñigo del Val has an ability to propose solutions before problems appear. He has managed the process times very well.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Íñigo is a top lawyer in all aspects.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
For us, Íñigo is the best M&A lawyer in the market with a proven track record, sector knowledge and the ability to execute.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Having Iñigo as a partner in a project ensures that it will succeed.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Íñigo del Val has great proactivity and creativity when addressing problems.
Private EquityChambers European Guide