Linklaters

A go-to destination for some of the leading domestic and international PE houses, alternative asset managers, real estate and specialist infrastructure and energy funds, Linklaters continues to advise on a number of high-end, cross-border transactions in the private equity space, notably leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and distressed deals. With a wealth of experience in LBOs, Víctor Manchado ‘possesses deep and broad knowledge of all corporate and contractual matters’, and is adept at assisting with the setting up and restructuring of PE funds. Lara Hemzaoui specialises in infrastructure and energy-related transactions, while Carmen Burgos is often engaged in matters within the TMT and consumer goods sectors. Other noteworthy practitioners include Esteban Arza and Jose María López, the latter of whom has been particularly active in renewables. Sebastián Albella returned to the firm at the end of 2022, following a 4-year stint as Chairman of the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV); clients rate his ‘deep knowledge, practical approach, dedication and empathy’.