LAWYER PROFILE

Iñigo Erlaiz

Europe 2026

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity

Spain

16 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Spain

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Practice Areas

He specialises in corporate law, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and bankruptcy (insolvency and restructuring).

Career

He joined G A _ P in 1999 and became a partner in 2010.

He was Head of Corporate Area and Head of the Private Equity Group.

Since 2022, he is the Managing Partner of the Firm.

Professional Memberships

Madrid Bar Association.

ASCRI (Asociación Española de Entidades de Capital Riesgo – Spanish association of venture capital entities).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Private Equity - Spain

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Íñigo Erlaiz Cotelo regularly acts for private equity sponsors on mid-cap buyouts and acquisitions of minority stakes in Spanish businesses. He serves as managing partner of the firm and heads the private equity department in the Madrid office.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Managing partner Íñigo Erlaiz Cotelo handles sales and acquisitions for local and international clients.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Iñigo Erlaiz is my go-to lawyer, with an immensely solution-oriented, imaginative and pro-deal vision.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Iñigo has been able to understand really complex clients and to look out for all the specificities. He is also always available.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
I'd highlight his profound knowledge of legal matters, also on the commercial side. He is a trusted advisor for us on any deal and is very direct, giving you clear solutions.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide