Europe - Spain
3

Commercial, corporate and M&A

logo

CMS

More informationMore information

Listed companies, PE firms and investment funds regularly turn to CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo for assistance with big-ticket M&A transactions across a wide range of sectors, including consumer goods, life sciences, real estate, and energy, the latter of which is a key area of strength for the team. Managing partner César Albiñana oversees the corporate and M&A team, which includes notable figures such as Rafael Suárez de Lezo, recognised for his work on mergers, reorganisations, tender offers and leveraged buyouts (LBOs); Luis Miguel de Dios, a key contact for transactions involving renewable energy assets; and Ignacio Zarzalejos, noted for his expertise in M&A and corporate governance matters for listed companies.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'We had a very positive experience with Irene Miró as lead partner on a high-value cross-border transaction. She is highly professional, with excellent project oversight and analytical skills, and succinct in her communications. Overall, a very smooth cooperation.’
  • ‘Ignacio Zarzalejos is my go-to person for M&A in Spain. He has a full-service team that can cover all aspects of the transaction. The team is always pragmatic, and commercial, and works together to do the best for us. Very pleasant and helpful to deal with throughout. I would highly recommend.’
  • ‘Ignacio Zarzalejos and his team are absolutely excellent. We run our M&A from the corporate centre, and in particular, the way Ignacio helps me to engage with our local teams and target management teams in Spain really helps to smooth the transaction. I am very impressed with Ignacio's patience and quality of drafting in English.’
  • ‘Luis Miguel de Dios and, in particular, Elena Alcazar assist us with a wide range of commercial matters. They demonstrated great technical skills and kept the situation under control throughout the entire process of the transaction. Whenever necessary, they get involved in the negotiation and execution of contracts.’
  • ‘We have worked as local counsel on high-value cross-border M&A transactions in which the CMS - Madrid team acted as lead counsel. Their project management skills were top-notch. The team was well-organised, providing clear, accurate instructions regarding requirements, timelines etc., and accordingly, our team had an excellent and smooth cooperation throughout the duration of the projects with them.’
  • ‘CMS stands out for its professionalism and approachability. The dedication of its partners and other teams makes the work much easier.’
  • ‘CMS sets itself apart from other firms with its tailored approach and proficiency in delivering practical and effective solutions.’
  • ‘An experience almost impossible to find in other firms. Quality, innovative and imaginative solutions to very complex problems.’ 

Key clients

  • Logista
  • Corvinus International Investment
  • Wacker Chemie AG/Project Cocoliso
  • FRS Europe Holding GmbH
  • Bynder
  • WSP

Work highlights

  • Providing regulatory, antitrust and capital markets advice to the Hungarian state investor Corvinus, in relation to the public acquisition offer of the major Spanish railway company Talgo.
  • Advised Logista Libros, a subsidiary of the listed company belonging to IBEX 35 Compañía de Distribución Integral Logista Holdings, S.A., on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of SGEL Libros, S.L., whose purpose is the distribution, purchase and sale and publishing of books and other publications.
  • Advises Wacker Chemie, a listed German company, on the acquisition of all the shares representing the entire share capital of ADL BioPharma, S.L.U. from the Kartesia Group

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Luis Miguel de Dios
CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

César Albiñana

Other key lawyers

Rafael Suárez de Lezo, Luis Miguel de Dios, Ignacio Zarzalejos, Elena Aguilar, Ignacio Cerrato, Irene Miró, Elena Alcázar