Across legal

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Across Legal is one of the foremost law firm in Spain for corporate advisory in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Venture Capital (VC), working with both buyers and sellers in domestic and international deals.

Since 2006, Across Legal has handled more than 500 local and international transactions. The firm has offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, and also offers expertise in other crucial legal areas for its clients, such as IT&IP, which is vital for projects in sectors related to innovation; or Tax Law, due to the importance of tax aspects in structuring transactions.

The firm has around 50 professionals and keeps growing, focusing on advising on Venture Capital and M&A transactions, relying on the international profile of its professionals with lawyers trained in jurisdictions such as the US or UK, as well as on its connections with law firms in the US, Europe, Latin America and major jurisdictions worldwide, through its membership in associations such as the IBA and ABA. Across Legal is the trusted partner in Spain for law, entrepreneurship and internationalization, innovation, companies and private or public capital.

We regularly advise investors and venture capital funds, as well as family offices. With more than 20 years of experience in Venture Capital and M&A, which is essential to avoid encountering any obstacles in the future. We also advise technology-based companies in investment rounds, joint venture agreements, exit processes, IPR, Technology & Privacy, M&A and international expansion.

The firm provides a robust legal and accompanying corporate architecture to support the business and its future evolution. In short, it is a "capital" tool that managers need to deploy their projects in a way that is attractive to investors.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Corporate/M&A:

The team acts on domestic and international M&A deals of all kinds and for purchasers, sellers, targets, emerging companies, venture capital and private equity firms, including share and asset deals. The team has extensive experience in complex transactions in financing rounds, cross-border acquisitions, leveraged buyouts (LBO), management buyouts (MBO), management buy-in (MBI), minority investments and exits.

Technology, Intellectual Property & Data Protection:

The IT/IP department advises clients on all aspects of law relating to intangible assets, including information technologies, intellectual property rights and personal data. This includes traditional and open source software licensing, R+D and technology transfer, online platforms, personal data compliance, trademarks, patent strategies and more general IPR work for publishers and cultural institutions. Across Legal also represents clients for contentious work regarding IT/IP issues before the courts and get involved in the IT/IP aspects of due diligence and corporate agreements in M+A operations.

Private Equity & Venture Capital:

The team has extensive experience in advising all kind of investment entities, such as venture capital and private equity firms, including its creation, design and execution of investment and divestments during all its investment, holding period and divestment. The team has broad knowledge of the sustainability and regulatory regulations of venture capital and private equity, including the design and execution of socially responsible investments (SRI).

Tax:

The firm provides advice on all tax aspects connected with cross-border investment, transactions and corporate reorganizations, including assistance in tax audit and litigation procedures.

Key Clients:

AMADEUS

KIBO VENTURES

MANGROVE CAPITAL

INDERHABS INVESTMENTS

COLVIN

IRIUSRISK

COOLTRA

OMEGA CRM

Contact Name:

Ignacio Lacasa

Tel: +34 932 72 48 37

Email: [email protected]