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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

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With strong levels of expertise in tax issues relating to corporate matters, the tax practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is well placed to assist with domestic and international tax planning, and the tax aspects of M&A deals and corporate restructurings. Counsel Marta Esteban leads the practice and offers an array of clients, including major names from the private equity, real estate and financial services sectors, particular expertise in the tax structuring of investments and financial transactions. Nicolás Martín is another key name within the practice, with significant experience in corporate deals, private equity and restructurings.

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  • ‘Good involvement in addressing and solving clients' needs.’

  • ‘Knowledge and experience of all aspects related to the project in which we have collaborated, including professionals with significant experience who have provided added value.’

Key clients

  • Magnum Industrial Partners
  • Southwind Group Limited
  • Perial Asset Management
  • Abac Capital
  • Único Hotels
  • Península Capital
  • Clarion Partners
  • Iluka Resources Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Southwind Group Limited on the recapitalisation of Joye Media (Mediapro Group) and the restructuring of its debt, as well as on the incentive package of the management team and the implementation of a new shareholders’ agreement reflecting the changes in the share capital of the Mediapro Group.
  • Advised Perial Asset Management on the acquisition of the hotel "Dolce Sitges", located in Barcelona (Spain), and its subsequent lease to Hotusa Group.
  • Advised Abac Capital on the acquisition, through an investment vehicle, of a majority stake in BTSA Biotecnologías Aplicadas and its US subsidiary.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marta Esteban

Other key lawyers

Nicolás Martín