Cuatrecasas is home to a robust corporate and M&A practice which acts for an impressive roster of clients made up of Ibex35 companies operating in a wide range of sectors – from industrial to energy – as well as multinationals, large family businesses, and leading domestic and international private equity funds. Leveraging its international footprint, the firm - which maintains a network of offices in Latin America, New York, and London - is well positioned to advise on big-ticket public and private M&A deals at the domestic and multijurisdictional levels. Leading the corporate practice is Javier Villasante, a name to note for sophisticated M&A involving Europe, Latin America and the US. Alejandro Payá is a trusted counsel for clients navigating complex M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, while José Luis Rodríguez specialises in M&A and securities market transactions.

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Key clients

  • Alcampo
  • Acciona
  • Applus
  • Bnp Paribas
  • Cobra (Acs Group)
  • Dp World
  • Evonik Industries
  • Indra
  • Melia Hotels International
  • Occident
  • Sacyr
  • Totalenergies
  • Volkswagen Group
  • Votorantim Cementos

Work highlights

  • Advised Strategic Value Partners, Sculptor Capital Management and other funds on Celsa Group’s mandatory debt capitalisation.
  • Advised Hotel Investment Partners on selling a 35% stake.
  • Advised Exus Management Partners on a growth capital investment from Partners Group.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Javier Villasante

Other key lawyers

Alejandro Payá, José Luis Rodríguez, Mariano Ucar, Javier Martí-Fluxá