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Tax
The 'strong, solid' tax department at Dentons is complimented by clients for its ‘technical quality’ and 'close treatment' of clients. Singled out for its strong credentials in transactional tax, the team is often instructed to advise on the structuring of M&A, real estate and financing deals. A key port of call for insurance companies, the group is retained by an array of corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. Practice head María Cortizas is noted for her ‘keen knowledge of the Spanish tax legal landscape’ and is highly experienced in the tax structuring of M&A transactions; she often provides advice on the tax aspects of capital markets deals and debt restructurings. Diego Carrera, another core member of the practice, is a name to note for tax audits and personal and corporate income tax.
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Testimonials
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‘The technical quality of the team is extraordinary, as is their empathy, close treatment with clients and total availability.'
'They understand our approach, which means they can anticipate when to seek the greatest tax efficiency consistent with the lowest possible risk.'
'They are tremendously practical and save time that I don't have when analysing alternatives and approaches. For me they are the ideal companions in a business.'
‘Dentons lawyers are very hard-working and sophisticated in the way they work. I would like to highlight María Cortizas.’
‘Maria Cortizas has keen knowledge of the Spanish tax legal landscape, applied in terms that are practical for business and accessible to outsiders.’
'The Dentons team is a strong, solid group that complements each other very well, so they have a unified approach that gives clients confidence.'
Key clients
- Ambridge
- Lighthouse Netherlands B.V.
- Grupo Probelte
- Adepa Global Services
Work highlights
- Assisted Ambridge regarding W&I insurance for both investors in respect of a newly created 50:50 joint venture between Orange and MasMóvil in Spain.
- Assisted Lighthouse Netherlands with the tax aspects of the share deal acquisition of a Spanish company which was the owner of one of a shopping centre in Andalucía.
- Assisted Agronova Biotech, S.L with the acquisition of a 70% stake in two Spanish companies, Proineco Export S.L and Prointegrada Culivos Asesores, S.L, and the Mexican entity of Proineco Mexico, S.A.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
María Cortizas