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Javier Prieto

Javier Prieto

Europe 2026

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Provided by Araoz & Rueda

Practice Areas

Javier Prieto is specialized in:

Tax advice arising from national and international M&A transactions (investment/divestment structures and private equity funds). Design of tax efficient acquisitions and financing structures. Management of tax due diligence procedures.

Inspections and tax litigation.

Tax planning for investors and groups of companies.

Accounting and tax analysis of finance products.

Tax advice to companies in capital markets transactions.

International taxation: advice to major companies and private equity funds in out-bound and in-bound investments.

Advice to companies and individuals in direct and indirect taxation in connection with real estate transactions.

Career

Javier Prieto, partner of the Tax Department at Araoz & Rueda since 2011, joined the firm after three years as a partner at the Tax Department at Ramón y Cajal (2008-2011). Prior to joining Ramón y Cajal he worked as an associate in the Tax Department at KPMG Abogados (1999-2002) and then as an associate in the Tax Department at Uría Menéndez (2002-2008).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Tax: Elite - Spain

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients with a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investments and the tax planning of corporates and private equity funds.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Javier Prieto stands out for his clarity and agility. He provides excellent customer service.

    Tax: EliteChambers European Guide
  • Javier has incredible patience when asked many questions. He is good at explaining how the market works and the technicalities of tax structures in Spain in a way that is easy to understand.

    Tax: EliteChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Araoz & Rueda (10)

Spain

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