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Tax
Noted for its extensive experience in the tax planning of transactions, the tax practice at Araoz & Rueda also offers clients assistance with international taxation, restructurings, proceedings initiated by domestic tax authorities, and tax inspections. The team is often called upon by Spanish and foreign companies, family-owned enterprises and private clients, and particularly stands out for its proficiency in the structuring of private equity and real estate investment funds. The ‘reliable’ Javier Prieto heads up the practice, which also features Andrés Máiz and Elly Wang.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Javier Prieto is eager to help, reliable, and easy to work with.’
- ‘Araoz & Rueda is our key partner for Spanish tax issues. Their main strengths are responsiveness and efficiency.’
- ‘They offer meticulous analysis of the topics.’
- ‘This is a tremendously prepared team, capable of capturing the client's needs in an agile way and also providing the solution quickly.’
- ‘We have worked with the firm on international tax projects involving investments in Spain. We found the firm to be responsive and reasonably priced.’
- ‘What I really like about this firm is how coordinated it is in all areas of law.’
- ‘The team members are distinguished by their personal treatment, accessibility and great control of all issues.’
- ‘I would say the personalised service and breadth of contacts makes this practice unique.’
Key clients
- Ecoalf
- Andritz
- Stemar Capital Partners
- West Pharmaceutical Services and
- Xelios Biometrics
- International Asset Management
- Exclusivas JJL
- The LYCRA Company
- HB Aesthetics
Work highlights
- Assisted Stemar Capital Partners with the different tax alternatives proposed for the acquisition of Mistral Fertility Clinics, S.L.
- Advised Exclusivas JJL on the restructuring of the companies owned by the Vázquez family.
- Acted as sole Spanish tax advisers to International Asset Management regarding the VAT implications of its financial advisory services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Javier Prieto