A&O Shearman boasts a robust private equity practice, renowned for its strong M&A expertise and proficiency in managing complex deal structures. With over 20 years of experience in private equity, Iñigo del Val is a leading authority on public and private M&A transactions. Ignacio Hornedo pairs his private equity expertise with in-depth knowledge of the energy and infrastructure sectors. Bosco de Checa is frequently entrusted by global corporates, financial institutions, and investors to lead their most intricate M&A transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has been involved in the largest transactions in Spain. They have great capacity to take on complex and high-volume transactions' 
  • 'I would highlight not only the technical qualities of the team, but also their availability and proactivity in ensuring that a transaction goes ahead satisfactorily.'
  • ‘Iñigo del Val is the lawyer for large operations in Spain. In addition to having a long list of operations, he is a born dealmaker, fully involved in his affairs to ensure that they succeed.'
  • 'Andrés Mochales and Cristina Palau are young partners with great technical and personal qualities who follow in the footsteps of Iñigo and the other partners at A&O Shearman.'

Key clients

  • Intermediate Capital Group
  • EQT
  • Macquarie Capital
  • Oakley Capital
  • Cinven
  • Riverside
  • Bridgepoint
  • CVC
  • Igneo Infrastructure Partners
  • Kartesia

Work highlights

  • Advised EQT on the sale of a majority stake in Idealista for €2.9bn.

Lawyers

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Íñigo del Val
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iñigo del Val, Ignacio Hornedo, Bosco de Checa

Other key lawyers

Andrés Mochales, Cristina Palau