Europe Spain Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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 TMT sectors.

Eversheds is a well-respected firm with a significant network of international offices and boasts particularly strong ties to the UK market to attract cross-border corporate mandates. The law firm is well placed to assist with joint venture projects, share capital deals and corporate reorganisations and restructuring deals. Its client list comprises private equity houses and corporates with activity in the pharmaceutical, energy, automotive and consumer sectors.

Andersen offers experience in corporate governance issues, in the structuring of joint ventures and in 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.

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.

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 pharma industries.

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

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

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.

AUGUSTA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, advises private equity companies and corporates on a wide array of corporate and M&A topics. The law firm demonstrates expertise in joint ventures, asset transfers and shareholder agreements. Active across a range of sectors including technology and retail.

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, often involving Latin American countries. It offers experience in takeovers, corporate reorganisations, complex mergers 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, industrial and travel.

Fieldfisher enters the mid-market rankings this year due to strong market support. The firm'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.