The ‘excellent’ tax team at Garrigues is well-versed in the gamut of tax matters, ranging from tax planning and transactional work to tax litigation and customs issues. With considerable experience advising on a variety of high-profile mandates, both domestically and internationally, the group is retained by a diverse client roster comprising leading companies from a wide range of sectors, including insurance, technology, and energy. Eduardo Abad spearheads the department and stands out for his expertise in financial and insurance tax. He is supported by Carmen Mata, who advises financial services, banking and insurance clients on tax inspections and reorganisations, and Ramón Tejada, who covers all tax aspects relating to capital markets. Gonzalo Rincón is the key point of contact for real estate-related matters, while Ángel García is highly regarded for his tax litigation practice. Isabel Cortés is also noted for her extensive experience in tax disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- Exceptional and unique knowledge of the business and sector, extremely high quality in all work. Long-established core team that provides in-depth knowledge of business evolution and emerging needs. Always a proactive approach and excellent collaboration with other firms on multinational projects.
- Carmen Mata (20+ years of experience in the sector/business) Daniel Muñoz (15+ years) María Teresa Deltell (VAT expert) The same comments apply as in the previous section: - Excellent knowledge of the industry and clients - Long track record of providing advice with consistently excellent results - Always available
- ‘Ángel García and Isabel Cortés take ownership of the client's problems, dedicating their time and effort wholeheartedly. They are excellent professionals, highly skilled and responsible.’
- ‘They have a very deep and extensive knowledge of the client's history, which gives them an undeniable competitive advantage because they not only know who we are, but also how we operate. They are technically impeccable, and we consider them an integral part of our team.’
- ‘The team stands out for their technical quality, the new perspectives they offer to address issues, their expertise in the knowledge of the group, and their empathy.’
- ‘The Garrigues team anticipates our needs, keeping us updated on all developments that may affect us.’
- ‘Professionalism and speed in responses are important and exhibited by Gonzalo Rincón.’
- ‘Garrigues' work is exceptional. There's no other firm like them.’
- ‘The quality, the dedication of all its members, and the times that are always exceptional.’
- ‘The team is exceptional; they are technically excellent and possess the knowledge and experience to advise us on any matter, specifically in corporate income tax, international taxation, and tax procedure.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- BBVA
- Telefónica
- Iberdrola
- IAG
- Endesa
- BME
- Allianz
- Amazon
- Vodafone
- Generali
- Caixabank
- Mercadona
- Unicaja Bank
- Prosegur
- Mondelez
- Cirsa
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ángel García
Carmen Mata
Gonzalo Rincón de Pablo
Ramón Tejada
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Isabel Cortés
Practice head
Eduardo Abad
Other key lawyers
Carmen Mata; Ramón Tejada; Gonzalo Rincón; Ángel García; Javier de Rojas; Isabel Cortés