Maria Cortizas
Dentons5
Tax
The tax practice at Dentons is a popular choice for insurance companies seeking guidance on W&I and specific tax risks. The firm, which is regularly engaged by corporate clients and HNWIs, has also been increasingly active in advising on the tax aspects of real estate and M&A transactions. Practice head Maria Cortizas is frequently seen advising on the tax structuring of M&A, capital markets and finance transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. Her expertise also extends to tax disputes. Diego Carrera provides key support, focusing on tax issues related to the insurance sector, special tax regimes for foreign investors, and transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Dentons team is a cohesive and multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive advice on high-quality transactions.’
‘The person who heads the tax department is María Cortizas. María is a highly experienced professional with a recognised reputation in the market. Technically, she is impeccable, always available and easy-going and friendly.’
‘Collaboration, willingness and good work.
‘Proximity with high technical level.’
Key clients
- Lighthouse Properties
- Total Specific Solutions (TSS)
- ING Bank NV
- Acrylicos Vallejo
- Largo Clean Energy Corp.
Work highlights
- Advised the South African fund Lighthouse on the acquisition of the Salera shopping centre in Castellón from the German fund DWS.
- Advised ING Bank NV Sucursal en España on the €75m refinancing of certain subsidiaries of Aquila European Renewables related to the construction of a 180 MWp portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) assets in Spain.
- Advised Acrylicos Vallejo on the conditional sale of a majority stake (70%) to Proa Capital.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
María Cortizas