Tax
The tax team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP is highly active in advising on the tax aspects of M&A, asset finance, and project finance transactions, with a strong focus on the energy, shipping and aviation sectors. Tax disputes also feature on the team's diverse workload. Practice head Luis Soto plays a key role in strategic transactions - notably M&A and debt restructuring - and tax litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge of specialised sectors.’
‘Proven experience over many years. Continuous support and agility in response. Search for alternatives when needed, relying on other quality firms to find the best solutions for our company, which has allowed a very favourable result in the case of, for example, inspections by the Spanish Tax Agency.’
‘The team is always on the lookout and responds quickly to queries and concerns. They analyse problems from different angles and always come up with a creative solution. They are involved in finding solutions.’
‘Their in-depth knowledge of the problems of the electricity sector sets them apart. Luis Soto is a great professional, who is always available to solve a problem.’
Key clients
- Elawan Energy
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Arjun Infrastructure Partners
- Sonnedix
- Noy Fund, Nofar Energy and Eranovum
- Union Española de Empresas Fotovoltaicas
- Infranity SAS
- IKAV
- DZ Bank AG
Work highlights
- Advised Sonnedix on the tax planning and cross-border structuring aspects of the signing of an innovative loan facility.
- Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Arjun Infrastructure Partners on the tax aspects of a green loan.
- Advised Infranity on the cross-border tax structure advice in connection with lender´s Luxembourg alternative fund vehicle.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Soto