Praised for its ‘excellent tax knowledge and proactivity in regulatory changes’, Hogan Lovells International LLP routinely advises on tax issues related to the structuring of asset financing schemes, M&A, real estate investments, and insurance products. The team is also equipped to assist with tax planning matters, especially on an international scale, covering EU, US, and Latin American jurisdictions. Clients praise this expertise, noting that ’the firm has a worldwide extension that allows it to solve any problem with implications in the most varied jurisdictions and global markets’. The team is led by Miguel Ángel Sánchez, a key contact for both corporate and private clients in tax planning matters and in the defence of their interests before the Spanish tax administration and courts. Javier Gazulla focuses on corporate tax planning and transactional tax matters; Juan Garicano has a strong track record of acting for private clients, as well as global and domestic corporations in their inbound and outbound investments; counsel Patricia Sánchez has particular expertise in the design, negotiation, and implementation of structures for the financing of vessels, films, and research and development projects; while Alejandro Moscoso del Prado concentrates on corporate group restructurings and cross-border transactions.

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‘It is a firm that is very adapted to current technology, with multidisciplinary teams that combine experience in all disciplines very well. They stand out for the friendly way they serve their clients; each client receives treatment adapted to their own needs. Their lawyers act with the utmost professionalism and professional secrecy. The firm has a worldwide extension that allows it to solve any problem with implications in the most varied jurisdictions and global markets.’
'I would highlight partner Miguel Ángel Sánchez, who has a career prior to joining the firm crowned with the position of General Director of Taxes of the Spanish State. He is the most competent partner that I have met in the tax and financial field. I would also highlight Patricia Sánchez for her closeness and exquisite attention.’
‘Excellent tax knowledge and proactivity in regulatory changes, always being proactive with us.’
‘The Hogan Lovells Madrid team has the best knowledge of the shipbuilding market in our country, particularly in terms of project financing and fiscal financial structures.’
‘Based on solid technical knowledge, they care about understanding and knowing very well the particularities of their clients, which is why their advice is very complete. ’
‘Alejandro Moscoso del Prado provides solutions to the proposed situations with great solidity and reliability from a detailed and in-depth analysis. Ensures the implementation of the proposed solutions with detailed monitoring.’
‘It is a great multidisciplinary team, where its tax department stands out. It is a team dedicated to work and the client's needs in an extraordinary way.'
‘Their excellent vocation for service and knowledge of Spanish regulations, they are involved in understanding how the client works and their transactions to provide top personalised advice.’
‘Javier Gazulla has always provided excellent service in all our transactions.’