The private equity team at A&O Shearman works on a considerable volume of high-value deals for many leading PE and asset management firms. Recognised as a leading figure in the Spanish PE market, Iñigo del Val draws on more than two decades’ experience in this space; his expertise covers traditional PE investments, LBOs, venture capital deals, as well as energy and infrastructure-related transactions. The latter is a key area of activity for Ignacio Hornedo, noted for his proficiency in both domestic and cross-border matters. Reka Palla stands out at senior associate level for her involvement in multijurisdictional deals.

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Key clients

  • Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
  • EQT
  • Igneo Infrastructure Partnes
  • Riverside
  • Bridgepoint
  • Macquarie
  • CVC
  • Apax
  • Masaveu
  • APG
  • Infravía

Work highlights

  • Advised Repsol on the sale of 25% of its upstream business (E&P Exploration & Production) worldwide to the private equity fund EIP.
  • Advised Intermediate Capital Group on the acquisition of Konecta by a new vehicle of ICG Fund VIII and the simultaneous acquisition of Comdata by Konecta.
  • Advised Igneo Infrastructure Partners (First Sentier Group) on the sale of the entire share capital of Parkia Spanish Holding, S.L.U., and indirectly, of its subsidiaries, to Indigo Infra, S.A.S.

Lawyers

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The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Íñigo del Val, Ignacio Hornedo, Bosco de Checa

Other key lawyers

Pablo Méndez, Reka Palla