María Antonia Azpeitia
Baker McKenzie1
Tax
The ‘magnificent’ team at Baker McKenzie is ‘the ideal partner for international companies’ and covers a myriad of tax issues, including transactional tax, restructurings, wealth management, transfer pricing, indirect taxation and customs duties. The team is also adept at representing clients in complex tax disputes at the domestic and European levels. Rodrigo Ogea focuses on the structuring of investments and reorganisations, and leads the team alongside Bruno Domínguez, who is ‘capable of using his technical knowledge of the national and international reality to find the most appropriate and innovative response'. Other key team members include the ’commercially savvy‘ Jaime Martínez-Iñiguez; Antonio Albarrán, lauded as ’one of the best VAT specialists in Spain‘; and Maria Antonia Azpeitia, noted for her work in indirect tax matters. Ana Royuela left the firm in September 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘From my point of view, the team has a high standard terms of the quality of advice they provide. I have collaborated with a multitude of lawyers from different areas of taxation, from Spain and other countries, and the level of B&M lawyers is always very high, which offers a lot of peace of mind. ’
‘Magnificent team perfectly synchronized, this gives clients a lot of confidence and we see the professional rigor in all the topics discussed. ’
‘My reference partner is Maria Antonia Azpeitia and I would highlight that her advice is very agile and practical, but always based on technical solidity. It's not easy to find someone who helps you make decisions in complex situations instead of just listing risks. ’
‘The Baker McKenzie tax team stands out for its technical excellence, knowledge of the client and their needs, its availability and its response capacity to provide international, useful and quality advice. It is the ideal partner for international companies and large projects.’
‘In addition to its excellent technical level, Baker's tax team stands out for its effort in knowing the client and their needs. In particular, the partner responsible for the practice, Bruno Domínguez, stands out; he has an exceptional profile in the Spanish legal sector and is capable of using his technical knowledge of the national and international reality to find the most appropriate and innovative response.'
‘Antonio Albarrán: One of the greatest discoveries of my professional career. For me, one of the best VAT specialists in Spain. Maria Antonia Azpeitia is a monster in terms of the knowledge she has, a machine in terms of her effort and involvement with the client, and a charm in terms of her personal treatment. Empathetic and sincere, her great value is her clairvoyance and her sincerity in communicating difficult issues. Someone you always want to have by your side.'
‘Rodrigo Ogea stands out for his technical solidity, practical experience, great creativity and absolute availability. María Antonia Azpeitia has extensive experience in inspections and litigation. Great technical solidity.’
‘Javier Blázquez is extremely responsive, client-oriented and focused on delivering results. He is also flexible and commercially savvy, so a great engagement partner to have at your side.'
Key clients
- Abac Capital
- Airbus
- Almirall
- Arcano
- Banco Santander
- BBVA
- EPSA International
- Firmum Capital
- Healthcare Activos
- Iberdrola
- JB Capital Markets
- Johnson Controls
- Minor Hotel Group Limited
- Naturgy
- Portobello
- Quarza Inversiones
- Real Madrid
- Sixth Street
- Torreal
Work highlights
- Advised Quarza Inversiones on the tax implications of a co-investment in SK Pharma Logistics, and of the sale of Hispamoldes to SAPA Group.
- Advised EPSA International on the tax structuring of a €360m mining contract in Ivory Coast, where EPSA is acting for the Stanmore Resources.
- Advising Firmum Capital on the secondary sale of a 49% stake to Brookfield.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Ogea, Bruno Domínguez