The ‘proactive’ corporate and M&A team at Ashurst LLP offers legal support to domestic and international companies, investors, financial institutions and PE funds in M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and general corporate law issues. Steered by María José Menéndez, the team is particularly rated for its transactional capabilities in the energy, insurance and financial services sectors. Global co-head of the corporate group and managing partner of the Madrid office Jorge Vázquez is well versed in cross-border M&A, restructurings and distressed deals. Industrial and real estate clients regularly retain Pedro Ester in M&A and PE transactions, while Andrés Alfonso is the name to note for energy-related mandates.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very client-oriented; good understanding of the sector.’
‘Business-oriented, practical, fast, exquisite in their advice. One of the best teams I have worked with.’
Key clients
- Cerberus Capital Management
- N-Sun Energy S.L. (Alantra Solar, Amundi, Reichmuth)
Work highlights
- Advised Cerberus on the sale by Haya Holdco 2 Plc of 100% of the share capital of Haya Real Estate S.A.U. to Intrum.
- Advised N-Sun Energy on the gradual acquisition of a portfolio of solar PV projects located in Spain and Italy from Solarig with a total capacity of up to 1.9 GW.