Jose María López
Linklaters
Linklaters
Client SatisfactionOffering legal support to a stellar client base comprising multinational companies, financial investors and other active participants in M&A, Linklaters excels in big-ticket transactions at the domestic and international level. Singled out for its ‘excellent M&A track record and knowledge of corporate law’, the team continues to attract instructions from an impressive number of new clients from the energy, life sciences, infrastructure and private equity spaces. Víctor Manchado, head of the corporate department in Madrid, is particularly skilled in public M&A mandates in the energy and financial services sectors; he is also proficient in M&A involving distressed assets and private equity. Energy and infrastructure-related deals are among Lara Hemzaoui‘s core areas of focus. The ’fantastic‘ Carmen Burgos is a key contact for domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and commercial agreements. Other names to note include: M&A and PE specialist Esteban Arza; Jose María López, who plays a prominent role in renewable energy transactions; managing partner José Giménez, who shines on matters involving regulated sectors; and senior consultant Jaime Zurita, whose broad practice covers IPOs, public M&A and tender offers.
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Testimonials
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‘Innovative in structure, excellent technique and tireless in execution.’
‘Victor Manchado is capable of reaching agreements on complex issues, maintaining the general vision of the project but going down to detail.’
‘They perfectly understand the client's needs and anticipate them.’
‘The ability to understand the client's problem and its absolute willingness to find the solution that best suits each situation makes the firm stand out.’
‘We have worked with the team of Victor Manchado and Esteban Arza. We have selected them for their ability to work on very complex, multijurisdictional issues. They have worked exceptionally well. They are always available, have great experience in competitive auction processes and a very practical approach.’
‘Unlike other firms where partners often "fly over" the issues, in the case of Victor and Esteban they have been 100% involved, attending to the project at all times and contributing their knowledge and experience.'
‘Excellent M&A track record and knowledge of corporate law and the telecoms sector. Great availability and very good responsiveness.’
‘Carmen Burgos is fantastic. She is always reachable and business-oriented.'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Víctor Manchado
LinklatersLara Hemzaoui
LinklatersNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carmen Burgos
LinklatersEsteban Arza
LinklatersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Víctor Manchado, Lara Hemzaoui, Carmen Burgos, Esteban Arza, Sebastián Albella, Jose María López, José Giménez, Jaime Zurita, Jesús Alfaro