Led by Pedro Ester, the Madrid-based multidisciplinary private equity practice at Ashurst LLP is well versed in fund formation, LBOs, distressed deals, exits, acquisition finance and tax structuring. Its broad service offering is matched by an equally diverse client base, where buyout players, including specialist infrastructure funds and investment banks, feature alongside institutional investors. Jorge Vázquez, the global co-head of the corporate department and managing partner of the Madrid office, acts for leading private equity funds in M&A, special situations and insolvency matters.
Key clients
- N-Sun Energy S.L. (Alantra Solar, Amundi, Reichmuth)
- Apollo Infrastructure Opportunities
Work highlights
- Advised Cerberus on the sale by Haya Holdco 2 Plc of 100% of the share capital of Haya Real Estate S.A.U. to Intrum.
- Advised the new investment solar platform formed by Alantra Solar (a JV between Alantra and Solarig), supported by both Swiss infrastructure asset manager Reichmuth and French asset manager Amundi Energy Transition, on the gradual acquisition of a portfolio of solar PV projects located in Spain and Italy from Solarig, with a total capacity of up to 1.9 GW.