Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP, which has recently made waves in the Spanish M&A market with the hiring of dealmaker Alejandro Ortiz from Linklaters in September 2022, is prepared to handle high-end M&A on behalf of household name clients from the worlds of telecoms, energy, healthcare, private equity and infrastructure, among other sectors. The team possesses a ‘practical and complete transactional vision’ which is ‘complemented by a strong legal knowledge of commercial, corporate and M&A matters’. The group is jointly led by María José Descalzo, a key contact for energy and infrastructure-related deals, and Ignacio Pallarés, who excels in cross-border divestitures and acquisitions involving public and private entities. Ignacio Gómez-Sancha is adept at assisting with M&A, capital markets, takeovers and restructuring matters, while Jose Antonio Sánchez Dafos stands out for his strong track record in PE and venture capital investments in Iberia.
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‘Seamless interaction between offices and practice areas, wide range of specialty areas covered.’
‘A team with a very practical and complete transactional vision that is complemented by a strong legal knowledge of commercial, corporate and M&A matters. ’
‘Not only does their extensive legal knowledge and experience in the matter differentiate them, but their orientation towards achieving the best transactional negotiation makes them the perfect team for large-scale and complex deals. In addition, the team has a close relationship that creates a very good working environment with clients. Immediate availability, efficiency and quick response are other factors that make them stand out. I particularly recommend Ignacio Pallarés and María José Descalzo.'
‘All the lawyers we have spoken with were completely up to date not only with the legislation that applies to our sector and specific problems, but also with regard to the expected standards. The level of collaboration between lawyers from different geographical regions for international transactions is also incredible.'
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Ignacio Pallarés advises private equity funds and leading Spanish companies on all aspects of corporate law, with a particular emphasis on complex, cross-border M&A. Mr. Pallarés draws on a sophisticated understanding of the local market and long-standing client relationships spanning multiple industries to execute: Private equity investments in Spanish targets M&A transactions in Spain involving Spanish companies Cross-border transactions for Spanish multinational clients He approaches client relationships with an eye toward long-term growth and crafts strategic solutions that resonate across markets. Mr. Pallarés leverages his commercial pragmatism to help clients anticipate and address issues that may arise during negotiations.
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María José Descalzo is a partner in Latham & Watkins’ Madrid office and a member of the firm's Corporate Department. Ms. Descalzo has extensive experience representing domestic and international companies, investors, and private equity firms on a variety of energy-related M&A, joint ventures, IPOs, and project finance matters.
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María José Descalzo, Ignacio Pallarés