Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Europe

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 and automotive sectors, and is active on Spanish as well as cross-border deals.

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 SPAs and SHAs. Its client list comprises multinational listed companies, Spanish banks and corporates. Deloitte also benefits from strong tax law capabilities.

Mavens is active on corporate matters, including joint venture agreements, corporate restructurings and shareholder exits. The law firm is a popular choice for clients from the life sciences, retail, hospitality and publishing sectors. The team offers support with significant domestic acquisitions and mergers.

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 and contractual matters. It offers additional experience in handling commercial agreements such as SPAs and shareholder and collaboration agreements.

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

The team at KPMG Abogados maintains a good standing in the market for notably assisting investors and other companies with acquisitions and disposals. The team is active in a variety of sectors, including IT, industrial production and media, in mid-market transactions. The group is also present on both domestic deals and cross-border instructions.

Marimón Abogados is a domestic boutique with a strong focus on trans-European operations, offering particular expertise in the German market. The law firm is well equipped to advise on 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 that offers clients support on issues regarding shareholders’ rights, multi-jurisdictional contracts and project development. The team also has vast experience 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 sector. The team is additionally well placed to handle cross-border joint ventures thanks to a strong international network.

Cases & Lacambra boasts a solid reputation for advice on Spanish mid-cap transactions. The law firm assists clients with purchases 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 corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Ecija Abogados is a well-recognised law firm that is equipped to assist clients with acquisitions as well as sale agreements. Its client base includes companies in the insurance, media and transport sectors.

Fourlaw Abogados is equipped to provide advice on sale and purchase agreements and acquisitions. Its client roster includes those from the financial services, marketing and energy sectors.