A&O Shearman is regularly turned to by an impressive roster of international and Spanish blue-chip clients across a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure, TMT, life sciences and real estate, to name a few. The ‘highly prepared team’, which is equally adept in public and private M&A deals, showcases strength in high-value, and cross-jurisdictional mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and strategic joint ventures. At the helm of the practice sits Iñigo del Val, a seasoned M&A and private equity practitioner, who is especially proficient in transactions involving the infrastructure and energy sectors. These are also key areas of focus for Ignacio Hornedo, whose broad knowledge covers all aspects of corporate and M&A work, from high-value deals to corporate reorganisations. Both listed and closely-held businesses routinely seek Bosco de Checa‘s assistance in transactional matters concerning the infrastructure, energy and media segments. Other noteworthy individuals include Reka Palla, who has recently advised on a number of significant M&A deals in the Spanish market, and Patricia Figueroa, who handles a mix of M&A deals, asset transfers and commercial contracts.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional. Great experts in M&A. With a great vocation for service. Among the best in Spain.’
‘I highlight Bosco de Checa as a partner of the corporate team. A reference for good service.’
‘Highly prepared team, with a lot of experience in this space. Ability to question the client's approach in an attempt to improve them. They integrate well with client teams and adapt to client dynamics.’
‘Iñigo Del Val is a born leader, with a great ability to focus on essential issues. Bosco De Checa is a great lawyer, very prepared and with a great disposition towards the client.’
‘I would especially highlight Ignacio Hornedo and Patricia Figueroa's professionalism, knowledge, empathy and proactivity.'
‘Iñigo del Val is an excellent professional.'
Key clients
- Repsol
- Siemens Gamesa
- Igneo Infrastructure Partnes
- Saudi Aramco
- AD Ports
- Iberdrola
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Mediapro
- EQT
- APG
- Banco Santander
- Acciona
- Softbank
- Sabadell
- Thales
- Abertis
Work highlights
- Advised Repsol on the sale of 25% of its upstream business (E&P Exploration & Production) worldwide, assisting with part of the prior reorganisation that had to be conducted in order to sell the E&P business.
- Acted for FCC in the sale of 24.99% of its environmental subsidiary, FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente Holding, S.A.U., to the Canadian pension fund CPPIB.
- Advised Cepsa on the sale of a minority stake in Cosmo Abu Dhabi Energy Exploration & Production to TotalEnergies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Íñigo del Val, Ignacio Hornedo, Bosco de Checa