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Latham & Watkins LLP

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The tax practice at Latham & Watkins LLP advises across a range of transactional tax issues, including those arising from M&A transactions, capital markets offerings, structured finance, as well as banking and restructuring matters. The team is particularly well positioned to assist with international mandates, frequently collaborating with the firm’s offices in the US, London, and continental Europe. Jordi Domínguez - a key point of call for sponsors, financial institutions, and multinational corporates for cross-border tax issues - co-leads the team with Iván Rabanillo, who is triple-qualified in Spain, Brazil, and New York, and focuses on the structuring of high-end M&A, private equity and financing transactions. Associate Blanca Vázquez de Castro is also noted for her expertise in the real estate, telecoms, and financial services industries.

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Jordi Domínguez

Jordi Domínguez

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Jordi Domínguez advises Spanish and multinational clients on the full spectrum of tax issues that arise in sophisticated cross-border transactions. Mr. Domínguez leverages a comprehensive understanding of global tax laws and decades of transactional experience within the local and global market to guide private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and multinational corporations on: M&A and joint ventures Restructurings Financing structures Capital markets offerings He connects clients to resources across Latham’s platform and provides pragmatic, business-oriented advice that allows clients to make informed decisions in multijurisdictional deals. A recognized thought leader, Mr. Domínguez regularly lectures on international tax law at Centro de Estudios Garrigues and ESADE.

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Blanca  Vázquez de Castro

Blanca Vázquez de Castro

Latham & Watkins LLP

Blanca Vázquez de Castro is an associate in the Tax Department of Latham & Watkins’ Madrid office. She represents large Spanish corporates and global private equity firms in strategic cross-border tax matters related to M&A, finance, and restructuring deals. She has particular experience advising on complex transactions in the real estate, telecoms, and financial services industries.

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Ivan Rabanillo

Ivan Rabanillo

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ivan Rabanillo advises clients on Spanish and international tax aspects of cutting-edge cross-border transactions. Mr. Rabanillo combines extensive transactional experience and a comprehensive understanding of multijurisdictional market practice to guide Spanish multinational groups and international investors on: M&A and joint ventures Capital markets transactions Banking and structured finance Restructuring and special situations Qualified to practice in Spain, Brazil, and New York, he approaches each transaction from a global perspective. Mr. Rabanillo devises practical and efficient solutions for clients’ time-sensitive commercial needs.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jordi Domínguez, Iván Rabanillo

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Blanca Vázquez de Castro