At Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, the ‘dynamic’ private equity and venture capital practice is adept at advising all types of funds and their managers on the entire spectrum of related matters, including fund formation, financings, investments and special situations. Recently appointed co-head Álvaro Mateo is skilled in domestic and cross-border M&A, VC and PE deals; he jointly oversees the practice with managing partner Iñigo Erláiz, who has a wealth of experience acting for sponsors and target companies in high-end transactions. Noted for his ‘excellent knowledge’ of the PE market, Pablo Fernández Cortijo is often engaged by sponsors and international players in multijurisdictional matters. The practice was reinforced in September 2023 by the addition of Jorge Martín, a reference for financial investors and listed companies; he joined from Clifford Chance as of counsel.
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Testimonials
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‘Their dedication and knowledge of the client's needs sets them apart. Álvaro Mateo and Andrés Castro are recommended.'
‘Demonstrated experience and clear coordination with all practice areas.'
‘It is a dynamic team, with high technical capacity, that pays attention to the client and provides practical solutions that make it possible to reach agreements.’
‘Pablo Fernández Cortijo has excellent knowledge of the business and the market.’
‘Speed when explaining legislative changes.’
‘Total availability and ability to adapt in the face of problems. I highlight Pablo Fernández Cortijo.'
‘It is a well-prepared team that is very close to the client, and that understands the business rationale of the transactions on which it advises.’
‘Professionalism, empathy and closeness. They are always available even for minor issues. They accompany the client before, during and after the transaction.’
Key clients
- MCH Private Equity Fund
- PAI Partners
- Miura Private Equity
- Avior Capital
- Springwater Capital
- IMAN CAPITAL
- Davidson Kempner
- Spain Oman
- Strategic Value Partners.
- OAK HILL
- Sherpa Capital
- GALA Capital
- JP Morgan
- Kartesia
- Qualitas (Q_Energy)
- Trilantic
Work highlights
- Advised Qualitas Funds on the sale of a portfolio of companies to Sonnedix and the sale of another portfolio of companies to Verbund.
- Advised Aurea Capital on the sale of its participation in QBI Solutions to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Álvaro Mateo, Íñigo Erláiz