Garrigues
Boasting an extensive national platform, Garrigues is seen with great regularity advising major Spanish clients, including a large share of IBEX-35 companies, on industry-defining transactions. The firm is noted for its proficiency in high-value M&A deals across an array of sectors, ranging from energy to TMT and financial services. The corporate and M&A practice is led by a capable duo: the ‘very professional and knowledgeable’ Mónica Martín De Vidales, who acts for both private and public listed companies in high-end M&A; and Àlvaro López-Jorrín, who boasts a strong track record in transactions involving the banking sector. Managing partner Fernando Vives, ‘undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Spain’, remains active advising on sophisticated M&A and corporate governance issues concerning Spanish listed companies. With almost two decades’ experience in this space, Arnau Tapias is trusted by insurers and listed companies seeking guidance on contracts, corporate restructurings, acquisitions and disposals. Outsourcing transactions are a notable strength for Sergio González Galán, who heads up the firm’s corporate governance team.
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‘Garrigues provides a very good service. The team is highly efficient and pragmatic. They are approachable and knowledgeable of corporate law matters.'
‘Mónica Martín De Vidales is very professional and knowledgeable. She is efficient in providing advice and drafting.'
‘Availability for any client need; great technical-legal and financial sector knowledge; experience in complex transactions; they perfectly understand the client's needs and even anticipate them.'
‘One of the three best law firms in Spain in this field. They have extensive knowledge of M&A and the client's business.'
‘Fernando Vives is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Spain. He has the ability to address legal work with a degree of precision and detail, as well as experience, that is practically unique. Arnau Tapias is a great professional with commendable dedication and precision in his judgments. ’
‘The Garrigues team has characteristics that make it one of the best in this area. The team possesses the appropriate diversity of professional skills, seniority, and client care skills to provide first-class services. They are very flexible and adaptable and have the ability to quickly and adequately understand clients' needs. It is a team which it is very easy to work with.'
‘Sergio González Galán stands out above all, but Beatriz Amillo is also outstanding.’
‘The outstanding partners are Fernando Vives and Alvaro Lopez-Jorrín. They differ from competitors in their knowledge of the sector and the business, and their proactive ability to offer practical solutions to problems with a business vision.’
Key clients
- Telefónica
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
- IAG (International Airlines Group)
- Iberdrola
- Red Eléctrica
- Enel
- Blackstone
- Bankia
- Prosegur
- Merlin Properties
Work highlights
- Advised Matrix Renewables on the joint venture agreement with Rolwind Renovablesto for the creation of a new platform dedicated to the development and construction of 4 GW of green hydrogen projects in Spain in the following 10 years.
- Advised the private shareholders on the sale of IVI RMA to KKR for €3bn.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mónica Martín de Vidales, Álvaro López-Jorrín