Home to ‘a very professional, competent and stable team of lawyers’, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo possesses ‘extensive experience in M&A transactions’ in key economic sectors, including TMT, banking and energy. Leading the department, Álvaro Mateo shines on private equity deals and M&A involving the technology segment. Managing partner Iñigo Erláiz marries in-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial law with significant experience in M&A, PE and insolvency mandates. Guillermo Guerra Martín is the name to note for corporate governance matters, which is also an area of expertise for Estibaliz Aranburu. Pablo Fernández Cortijo takes the lead on energy-related deals. The practice was recently reinforced by the May 2023 addition of Alexander Kolb, a seasoned M&A and PE practitioner who joined from Linklaters, and by the arrival of counsel Jorge Martín from Clifford Chance in September 2023. Martín is especially active in the PE, infrastructure, TMT and energy sectors.

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Testimonials

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‘Cohesive and very professional team.’
‘The team has a lot of experience in M&A. It is also a very agile team with vision and high business sense. ’
‘Pablo Fernández Cortijo is an excellent lawyer with more than proven experience in the M&A arena in Spain. When supporting negotiations, he always has a pro-deal attitude and is very proactive. Due to his experience, he is very agile and respected, and generates a lot of security when defending the interests of his clients. ’
‘Ability to work in both English and Spanish; extensive experience in M&A transactions and associated requirements regarding commercial diligence.’
‘Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a very professional, competent and stable team of lawyers who cares and is involved in knowing the company's activity, its strengths and weaknesses in each negotiation, to design the best strategy in transactions.’
‘Gómez-Acebo & Pombo's lawyers work tirelessly to respond to the client promptly. They are always concerned with providing a solution to the problem posed and not just limiting themselves to listing the risks. Technically the solutions are brilliant and adapted to the company's market. I particularly highlight Álvaro Mateo.’
‘Very specialised and senior teams depending on the client's needs.'
‘High professional competence accompanied by the human element always at the core. Professional ethics and vocation for service at its finest.'

Key clients

Siemens Gamesa
Miura Partners
Bonsai Partners
PAI Partners
Wizink
Cepsa
Nike
Caser
Repsol
Orange
Indra
Q-Energy
Meridiam

Work highlights

Advised Orange Bank on the merger between Orange and MásMóvil Ibercom.
Advised Q-Energy on the sale to Verbund, an Austria-based energy company, of a 4,500-MW photovoltaic portfolio.
Advised Vista Equity Partners on the acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies for approximately €2.4bn.