Latham & Watkins LLP
Noted for providing ‘a holistic service covering all potential angles in a transaction', Latham & Watkins LLP’s Madrid-based private equity practice acts for a stellar client roster comprised of leading global investment funds, PE houses and multinational corporations. With extensive expertise in both sale and buy-side mandates, the team handles big-ticket investments in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, technology and financial services. Department head Ignacio Pallarés, a key point of contact for several of the firm’s most significant PE clients, leverages his international experience to advise on high-end divestments and acquisitions across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America. In addition to his solid credentials in the PE market, Jose Antonio Sánchez Dafos is a reference for venture capital deals in Iberia. Alejandro Ortiz, who joined from Linklaters in September 2022, has a proven track record in leveraged buyouts and exits.
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‘Strong team, highly collaborative, very impressive commitment from senior partners and very strong delivery. Working with Latham & Watkins Spain is always a pleasure. They have delivered strong innovation leveraging unusual structures that were critical to the transaction. ’
‘We have the impression that senior partners are always on top of matters. The multidisciplinary team provides a holistic service covering all potential angles in a transaction (litigation, antitrust, financing, etc.).’
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Ignacio Pallarés advises private equity funds and leading Spanish companies on all aspects of corporate law, with a particular emphasis on complex, cross-border M&A. Mr. Pallarés draws on a sophisticated understanding of the local market and long-standing client relationships spanning multiple industries to execute: Private equity investments in Spanish targets M&A transactions in Spain involving Spanish companies Cross-border transactions for Spanish multinational clients He approaches client relationships with an eye toward long-term growth and crafts strategic solutions that resonate across markets. Mr. Pallarés leverages his commercial pragmatism to help clients anticipate and address issues that may arise during negotiations.
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Ignacio Pallarés