Commercial, corporate and M&A

Pérez-Llorca

Client Satisfaction

Pérez-Llorca‘s corporate and M&A team ’combines a leading position in the regional market with a strong track record in sizeable international deals’. With extensive experience in private and public M&A, the team is equipped to advise on high-value, transformative transactions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships across various sectors, including energy, sports and insurance. The group is led by Javier Carvajal, who is noted for his expertise in public M&A, especially public takeover bids, as well as private transactions in the financial, industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors. Managing partner Pedro Pérez-Llorca, widely regarded as ‘a heavyweight in the Spanish legal market’, continues to lead numerous high-end M&A deals. Other key figures include Pablo González Mosqueira, who specialises in cross-border M&A involving listed companies; Iván Delgado, a key contact for industrial groups and funds; Julio Lujambio, known for his work in international private equity deals; and Carmen Reyna, who advises on all types of corporate transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The trust that the partners, especially Javier Carvajal, generate is a clear differentiator. It is a firm that works in a very coordinated and professional manner. They are very attentive to the client at all times and provide excellent service. The offices are great and very well located.’
‘Javier Carvajal is for me the best lawyer in Spain to advise on transactions with listed companies (e.g., OPAs).’
‘The Pérez-Llorca corporate practice, under the leadership of Pablo González Mosqueira, is distinguished by its unique combination of technical excellence and an innovative approach to the legal field. What truly makes this team exceptional is its ability to integrate a deep understanding of clients’ business needs with impeccable legal advice, always oriented toward offering strategic and practical solutions.'
‘The great advantage that distinguishes Pérez-Llorca lawyers, particularly under the leadership of Pablo González Mosqueira, is their human and close approach combined with extraordinary technical capacity. Pablo has cultivated a team that offers a deep strategic and commercial understanding, making a significant difference in the success of their clients’ matters. His ability to lead, motivate, and guide his team towards excellence in both results and quality of service is outstanding. What truly differentiates the firm’s lawyers from their competitors is their multidimensional approach to problem-solving. Instead of focusing solely on legal issues, Pablo’s team combines rigorous legal analysis with a strategic vision encompassing commercial and business implications. This enables them to offer practical, effective solutions aligned with business objectives.’
‘Their team combines a leading position in the regional market with a strong track record in sizeable international deals.'
‘Pedro Pérez-Llorca is a heavyweight in the Spanish legal market, with involvement in the most significant M&A deals in Spain over the past 30 years. His strategic approach and extensive experience bring immense value to negotiations.'
'Alvaro Ramirez de Haro is our go-to - he is incredibly client-focused and adept and tying together different specialists to deliver an excellent work product.'
'Great team overall. Very good juniors. Partners with a strong drive to win clients. They work well.'

Key clients

Antin Infrastructure Partners
Liberty Media
Fremman Capital
MCH Private Equity
MasMovil
The Carlyle Group
Maxam -Rhone Capital
CVC
Media For Europe
Credit Mutuel
DIA
Volotea
Oakley Capital

Work highlights

Advised Liberty Media Corporation on the acquisition of Dorna Sports for €4.2bn.
Advised Taiga Mistral on entering into a joint venture with Renewable Power Capital Group Limited for the development of a pipeline of onshore wind projects in Poland.
Advised Maxamcorp Holding on its divestment of Expal Systems, which has been acquired by Rheinmetall for €1.2bn.

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