Transactional powerhouse Linklaters hosts a specialist tax team with notable skill in handling the tax aspects of M&A transactions across the energy, telecoms, education, and real estate sectors. The team is frequently engaged to advise on fund structuring, tax inspections, and contentious proceedings. Javier García-Pita, who regularly handles the tax implications of M&A, capital markets transactions and restructurings, and Alejandro Meca, who is regarded for his work in the tax structuring of M&A, capital markets, and finance deals, jointly oversee the team. Carlos Olmedo has extensive expertise in the infrastructure and real estate sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Linklaters' tax team is exceptional. They understand the business and therefore provide a tailored technical response. One of their strengths is also the coordination with other areas, so they provide a global response that also works from a commercial point of view.’

  • ‘The best quality of lawyers is their adaptability to the matter, the diversity of functions and the translation of conclusions or implications into a common language.’

  • ‘Linklaters’ tax team is always working towards the success of its clients, facilitating transactions and providing the security that is needed at all times. They bring clear value to transactions and are an important asset to us.’

  • ‘Their knowledge, ability to find solutions and convey confidence make them unique.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Carlos Olmedo
Linklaters
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Javier García-Pita
Linklaters
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alejandro Meca
Linklaters

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Javier García-Pita, Alejandro Meca

Other key lawyers

Carlos Olmedo