Gómez-Acebo & Pombo houses a strong private equity practice adept at handling fund formation, investments, divestments, and financing transactions. The team’s expertise has seen the group advise on high levels of activity in Spain’s M&A market, both in terms of deal value and volume. Team head Álvaro Mateo specialises in private equity, M&A, and venture capital transactions. Pablo Fernández Cortijo garners praise for his involvement in high-profile M&A deals. Jorge Martín has notable expertise in leveraged buyouts and infrastructure transactions. Iñigo Erláiz is a key figure for corporate and M&A matters.  

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Key clients

  • H.I.G.
  • Blantyre
  • 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
  • Trilantic

Work highlights

  • Represented the UK fund Zegona, as purchaser, in the €5.1bn acquisition of Vodafone Spain.
  • Represented the Luna Family, as shareholders of HT Médica in the provision of radiology and diagnostic imaging services.
  • Represented the family-owned Spanish laboratory Uriach in the sale of a 30% stake to the British fund ICG.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Álvaro Mateo

Other key lawyers

Pablo Fernández Cortijo, Jorge Martín Sainz, David Gonzalez, Iñigo Erlaiz, Alex Pujol, Clara Rivero, Andrés Castro, Carolina Orri