Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Europe

Araoz & Rueda enjoys an excellent reputation in the mid-cap M&A market. The law firm regularly assists international companies and funds with inbound investments and is a popular choice for foreign law firms looking either to refer key clients to a smaller Spanish firm or to work together on transnational M&A projects. The team is also adept in assisting clients with the acquisition of companies. Its client portfolio comprises entities from the life sciences, transportation, and food and beverage sectors.

The M&A team at Jones Day handles a variety of transactional and joint venture instructions in mostly mid-market deals. Energy stands out as a sector of particular activity for the group. The team is also visible in the telecoms, fintech and automotive sectors. The team is active on Spanish as well as cross-border deals.

PwC's clients stem from a range of industries including energy, telecoms, banking and financial services. The law firm is particularly active on transactions involving high-end commercial real estate. It further impresses with the ability to conduct multi-jurisdictional transactions for foreign investors and joint venture operations.

Andersen offers experience in corporate governance issues, the structuring of joint ventures and mid-cap M&A operations. The law firm advises Spanish and foreign companies in the TMT sector as well as assisting selling shareholders with private equity-backed transactions. Andersen provides broad coverage of Spain, with a presence in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, also demonstrating particular strength in Cuban-based transactions taking place in the tobacco and infrastructure sectors. Its clients benefit from the firm's full-service offering, with the department regularly advising in conjunction with its finance and public law partners.

Bird & Bird has a broad coverage in the market of domestic mid-cap transactions. The law firm acts for both buyers and sellers and frequently handles private equity transactions. The team is often instructed on cross-border M&A deals, with notable experience advising blue-chip companies. It advises a raft of clients from the energy, manufacturing, healthcare and automotive industries.

Deloitte is well placed to act on multi-jurisdictional operations in the middle market, assisting clients with M&A and real estate-focused transactions. The law firm advises on all the stages of a transaction, from due diligence to SPA and SHAs. Its client list comprises multinational listed companies, Spanish banks and corporates. Deloitte also benefits from strong tax law capabilities.

Argali Abogados is popular with both domestic and international clients including startup companies for advice on corporate mandates. The law firm assists clients with capital stock sales, corporate restructurings and contractual matters. It offers additional experience in handling commercial agreements such as SPAs and shareholder and collaboration agreements.

López-Ibor routinely handles domestic and cross-border mergers, corporate restructurings and share transfers. The law firm also manages acquisitions for private equity funds and asset management firms. Its client base includes companies from the insurance, hospitality and IT sectors.

Marimón Abogados is a domestic boutique with a strong focus on trans-European operations. The law firm is well equipped to advise on disposals, corporate restructurings and post-merger reorganisations. The team assists clients from a range of sectors including technology and real estate.

ONTIER has a notable presence at both a domestic and international level, including work on behalf of key Mexico-based clients. The law firm frequently assists with corporate mandates in the middle market, representing both domestic and foreign investors, offering a dedicated corporate advisory service which offers clients support on issues regarding shareholders’ rights, multi-jurisdictional contracts and project development. The team also has vast experience in handling sales and acquisitions in the energy sector.

Osborne Clarke remains a strong choice of counsel for international companies. The law firm routinely handles M&A and shareholder investments in a range of industries, notably in the energy as well as real estate and life science sectors. The team is additionally well placed to handle cross-border joint ventures thanks to a strong international network.

Ramón y Cajal Abogados handles small to mid-cap M&A deals, including those in the telecommunications and hospitality sectors. The law firm has further experience in group reorganisation procedures, corporate governance and commercial contracts, on behalf of important domestic corporates and foreign investors. The team is well placed to carry out transactions for clients in the banking and energy sectors.

Zurbarán is a mid-market firm experienced in handling acquisitions and merger operations, including assisting clients with joint ventures. The law firm has significant experience in transactions involving the technology, real estate and energy sectors. Clients include corporates, public entities and asset management funds.

Cases & Lacambra boasts a solid reputation for advice on Spanish mid-cap transactions. The law firm assists clients with purchases, disposals and joint venture agreements as well as corporate advice. Its clients hail from a broad range of sectors including retail, food and beverages, and financial services.

Ceca Magán has a broad client base arising from the insurance, financial services, technology and hospitality sectors. The law firm is active on cross-border deals. It offers experience in takeovers, corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Confianz has significant experience in mid-cap transactions. The law firm regularly advises clients on corporate reorganisations, mergers and share acquisitions. Its clients hail from a range of industries including mechanical engineering and manufacturing.

The team at EY Abogados enters the rankings after strong market support. The lawyers assist with transactional instructions, including due diligence, acting for buyers, investors and Spanish sellers. The team particularly stands out in energy transactions. It is also visible in the telecoms, technology and healthcare sectors. The team acts on cross-border deals as well as assisting with domestic cases.

Fieldfisher's corporate and transactional practice handles M&A and joint ventures as well as investments into companies. It further assists with shareholder agreements and day-to-day corporate matters. The law firm is well placed to assist international and domestic clients, including on cross-border mandates.

The team at KPMG Abogados enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. The team assists investors and other companies with acquisitions and disposals in a variety of sectors, including IT, industrial production and media in mid-market transactions. The team is active in both domestic deals as well as cross-border instructions.