International

We represent companies listed on the main stock markets of their countries, establishing global alliances.

“They are people with ample experience of processes and who are capable of providing innovative solutions.”

Chambers & Partners Europe

Beyond Borders: Our Independent International Practice

We are a leading independent Iberian law firm with a global presence. Operating from nine offices spanning five countries (Spain, Portugal, Belgium, UK, and USA), our expertise encompasses local, Spanish, and Portuguese law in an international context.

Through our network of international offices, specialized desks, membership in prestigious networks, and strong connections with top-tier firms, we adapt our collaboration approach to align with the specific needs of our clients. This involves our innovative GA_P Secondment Programme, which promotes secondments to strategically important jurisdictions for our international business growth.

Our team is distinguished by its multilingual and multicultural composition, boasting profound expertise in the international arena and a proven track record in resolving cross-border legal matters.

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Get to know our international offices

We have offices in five countries: Belgium, the United States, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom, from which we provide legal advice on Spanish, Portuguese and European Union law.

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Get to know our desks

We are an independent firm with a strong international presence.

We have an extensive network of global contacts with whom we work together to provide our clients with the advice they need. To coordinate this action, we have five desks made up of professionals with extensive experience in the jurisdictions in question.

At our firm, we boast a team of bilingual legal professionals with a unique blend of Spanish and German background, strategically positioned to deliver unparalleled value to clients from the DACH area seeking to invest in Spain or engage in business activities with German speaking counterparts.

Beyond linguistic capabilities, our team has extensive expertise in navigating between both legal systems. We provide tailored solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in cross-border matters.

Over more than 20 years, we have cultivated strong relationships with leading law firms in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, enabling us to provide clients with access to a vast network of resources and expertise. Whether our clients are German speaking investors seeking opportunities in Spain or Spanish companies looking to expand into the DACH market, our strategic partnerships empower us to deliver comprehensive, cross-border solutions that drive success and maximize value.

Furthermore, we serve as single point of contact for the client, working closely with specialized teams of different areas and GA_P offices, encompassing the following practice areas:

AREAS OF PRACTICE

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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Corporate governance
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International corporate and commercial law
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Joint ventures
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Distressed M&A
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Commercial and civil contracts
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Regulatory compliance
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Restructuring and reorganisation of groups of companies
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Administrative Law (Food & Health)
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Advice on intellectual property, including information technology
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Employment
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Tax
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Bank and capital market financing
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National and EU competition law
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Civil and commercial litigation

Our firm boasts a team of lawyers with extensive professional experience in advising Latin American clients within Spain and Portugal, as well as in structuring, coordinating, and executing transactions throughout Latin America.

Many of our LatAm Desk members have undergone legal training in various countries across the region. This diverse background enables us to deeply understand and analyse our clients’ situations and needs, allowing us to tailor their interests to their projects effectively.

In addition to assisting Latin American clients with operations in Spain and Portugal, our profound and comprehensive knowledge of the legal landscape in each Latin American country, coupled with our expertise in structuring, coordinating, and executing global transactions, enables us to provide innovative and holistic solutions to our clients. This includes:

  • Utilization of Spanish law in the structuring and execution of international operations.
  • Acting as a “one-stop shop” for Latin America in in cross border transactions where we team up with the most reputable firms in each jurisdiction for the benefit of our clients.

The areas of expertise of our LatAm Desk, where we offer our clients a complete service of the highest quality, encompass:

AREAS OF PRACTICE

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Bank and capital market financing
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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International Commercial Arbitration
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International corporate and commercial law
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Joint ventures
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Distressed asset purchase transactions
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National and EU competition law
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Corporate governance
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Civil and commercial litigation
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Commercial and civil contracts
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Intellectual property advice, including information technology
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Restructuring and reorganization of groups of companies
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Regulatory compliance

Our French desk knows the culture and language of the French-speaking countries in Europe and is used to advising on all types of complex legal issues with a Spanish or Portuguese component.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

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Corporate governance
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Corporate advice and commercial contracts
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Restructuring and reorganization of groups of companies
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Company operations (mergers, acquisitions of shares or assets and debt-to-equity swaps)
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Advice on intellectual property, including information technologies.
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National and EU competition law
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Civil and commercial litigation and arbitration
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Purchases of distressed assets, bank financing and capital markets
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Financial services

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P) African Group comprises a multidisciplinary team of lawyers who share thorough knowledge of the market and legislation of the Portuguese speaking countries in Africa, notably Angola and Mozambique.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

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Bank and capital market financing
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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International Arbitration
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Corporate and commercial law
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Joint ventures
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Foreign investment
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Regulatory compliance
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Infrastructure and projects
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Construction
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Litigation and Arbitration
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Intellectual property, including information technology
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Employment
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Tax

Alliances

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Association of European Lawyers
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Club de Abogados Iberoamerica
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Interlaw
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ELA, Employment Law Alliance
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TechLaw Group, Inc.
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Interlex
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LEX Africa
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