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Tax
Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s tax team, complimented for providing ’very high quality service‘, is especially adept at advising on international tax matters in the renewable energy, maritime and aviation sectors. Luis Soto, who is experienced in tax disputes and cross-border transactions, heads up the team and is recommended by clients for his ’excellent knowledge'. Financial entities, corporations, funds and private equity firms turn to Javier Gabiña for his experience in the tax structuring of M&A and financing transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Watson team, at both a commercial, tax and specialised energy advice level, provides a very high quality service in a very tight timeframe.’
- ‘Luis Soto commands excellent knowledge of tax implementation derived from his broad experience.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the sector. I would highlight Luis Soto and Javier Gabiña.’
- ‘It is a technically very prepared team with a high degree of specialisation, which provides quality advice on complex issues.’
- ‘The team is pretty well structured, with relevant expertise and experience, deep knowledge of the theory and its appropriate application in real business terms.’
- ‘Luis Soto stands out for his deep knowledge of the energy sector.'
Key clients
- Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc
- UNEF
- RGREEN INVEST
Work highlights
- Adivsed Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc on the tax aspects of the acquisition of a 175 MW photovoltaic portfolio under development in southern Spain from Jinko Power Spain, S.L..
- Advised RGREEN INVEST on its investment of up to €42m, via its INFRAGREEN IV fund, in a joint venture with UMBRELLA SOLAR INVESTMENT for the construction and operation of 14 solar PV projects in Spain with 212 MWp aggregate capacity.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Soto