Tax

Ashurst LLP

Ashurst LLP boasts extensive experience advising domestic and overseas investors on tax matters pertaining to international structures for investments in Spain, real estate, M&A and other corporate transactions. The group is particularly well versed in transfer pricing, tax risk insurance, the incorporation of SOCIMISs and the promotion of APAs and MAPs as a means of dispute resolution. Practice head Javier Hernández Galante is active in large cross-border transactions, indirect tax matters and international tax planning. Key members of the practice include Eduardo Gracia, whose expertise covers international tax and transfer pricing; Ricardo García-Borregón, who is a reputed real estate tax practitioner; and Carmen Profitós, a key name for tax litigation at the administrative and judicial levels.

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Testimonials

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‘Commercial advice.’
‘Involvement of partners.'
‘Within the complexity and heterogeneity of the interpretations that can be given on aspects related to certain tax regulations in international corporate structures, this firm generates great value in our case, in terms of support given its vast experience and solidity in continuous advice with maximum involvement of the responsible partner.'
'I would like to highlight the great reactivity and commitment to quality in time and form, as well as the proactive involvement of the partners throughout the process.'
'Ability to have a deep understanding of sectors with highly complex tax structures. I would like to highlight Ricardo Garcia-Borregón's great transparency in his advice and the quality of his analysis of tax scenarios and risks.'

Key clients

Cerberus Capital Management
Aviva Investors
Intermediate Capital Group plc (ICG)
Televisión de Castilla y La Mancha
Henderson Park
CBRE H2O Rivas Holding N.V.
Lighthouse Properties PLC and Resilient REIT Limited
Mirabaud Asset Management (Europe) S.A. – Sucursal en España
Goldman Sachs

Work highlights

Advising Henderson Park on the acquisition of Islazul.
Advised Cerberus on the sale of 100% of Haya Real Estate S.A.U. and of the outstanding shareholder loan interests to Intrum Holding Spain, S.A.U. and Intrum AB (listed on the Swedish Stock Exchange).
Advised TVCM on an appeal that has been admitted so far by the Spanish Supreme Court on this matter.

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