Jose Ignacio Saldarriaga

José I. Saldarriaga is a partner in the Corporate Law area at EJASO and has been part of the firm since 2011. He advises founders, companies, and international venture capital/private equity investors on high‑risk corporate transactions in Spain, often in cross‑border and multi‑jurisdictional contexts together with leading international law firms.

His main practice lies at the intersection of venture capital, mid‑market mergers and acquisitions, and strategic corporate structuring, with a strong focus on executing transactions efficiently while preserving governance, alignment, and exit optionality.

Representative Areas of Focus:

- Venture capital and growth capital (Series A/B and growth): structuring and negotiating investment terms and shareholders’ agreements, with a governance perspective and a view to future fundraising.

- Mid‑market M&A: comprehensive support on both the buy‑side and the sell‑side, from due diligence strategy to negotiation and closing execution.

- Cross‑border structuring and redomiciliations: advising on EU and US redomiciliations and multi‑jurisdictional implementation within coordinated deal teams.

- Private equity and corporate finance: supporting international funds and companies in investment execution and corporate financing transactions in Spain.

- Board‑level governance: serving as secretary to boards, including listed entities, supporting corporate governance and compliance.

José holds a Law degree from the University of Navarra (2010) and a Master’s degree in Business Law from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (2011), where he received the award for the best academic record. He has completed additional specialised training, including the Legal Project Practitioner (IILPM) certification.