Pinsent Masons in Spain

Pinsent Masons in Spain

Pinsent Masons in Spain Pinsent Masons is a sector focussed global law firm. Our strategy is to invest in geographies that connect our clients to where they want to do business. We have acted for Spanish clients internationally for many years. Our clients and their businesses led us to Madrid. Our Spanish office is in the heart of Madrid, centrally located to service the needs of businesses and investors, both nationally and internationally. Our Spanish team offers a local service enhanced by the skills and resources of over 1,800 lawyers operating across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, China and the Asia Pacific region. Whether you are an international company, institution or individual investing and operating in Spain, or a Spanish client requiring advice on local, regional and international matters, our team combines local knowledge with international experience, connections and reach, to help you achieve your business objectives. Origins date to 1769 22 Offices on 4 Continents 1800+ Lawyers worldwide 435+ Partners worldwide

A fresh approach The client is at the centre of what we do. We structure our business to meet our clients developing international needs, and combine this with a solid track record of innovation. Sector approach Our sector-led approach enables us to work more closely with our clients to understand their needs and objectives. This helps us deliver pragmatic commercial advice and innovative propositions. We share with our clients in-depth insight, local knowledge and international experience. We advise clients across five Global Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Our AMT sector focuses on three key sub-sectors: manufacturing; technology, media & telecoms; and life sciences & health. The organisations we work with are rich in intellectual capital, manufacture specialised products and sell technology related services, or have a high-value service delivery proposition. Financial Services We support clients across the financial services sector to achieve their strategic and commercial goals while managing legal and regulatory risk. Our global team offer multi-disciplinary expertise including banking, insurance, pensions, private wealth, restructuring and tax teams. Infrastructure As the world s leading infrastructure firm we have unparalleled experience working with major contractors, delivery partners, owners and operators in the sector s diverse key markets including transport, energy, social infrastructure, education, municipal waste management, water and sport & leisure. Real Estate From advising on highly complex transactions to fast and efficient asset management, our global team with in excess of 500 Real Estate lawyers can handle projects of any size and can offer clients a complete real estate service. Energy As industry experts we have a track record of providing strategic consultation and commercial advice on energy projects, working with clients on major oil and gas, power, utilities, renewable energy, clean development mechanism issues, nuclear and pipeline projects. Innovation We have an award winning track record for innovation. We invest in the development of new solutions which deliver value to our clients business in terms of improved data, better information sharing and faster processes. In 2015 we were named Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times, and were highly commended in 2016. Further information can be found at www.innovative.legal. 03

04 How we work Responsible Business Our business is all about providing responsible advice to enable our clients to manage and address business risks. A commitment to behaving responsibly extends to everything we do, and with everyone with whom we interact. We are transparent, fair and ethical in all our dealings with clients and suppliers. We aim to create an inclusive working environment in which all our people feel free to be themselves: over 25% of our partners worldwide are female. We also have a long-term commitment to inspiring young lives in our local communities. We are a diverse business which challenges itself to do better and to learn from and work with clients on Responsible Business initiatives. Values We know that our culture sets us apart, and is at the heart of our success as a leading international law firm. Our core values Approachable, Bold, Connected are the principles we hold in high regard. Personally and collectively, we live them every day and our firm is a better place for it. Corporate & Commercial We advise on complex cross-border and domestic transactions and matters. Our local Spanish lawyers are supported by an international team of over 300 lawyers based in France, Germany, the UK, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, leveraging their sector experience to frame their commercial advice. Our services include: Corporate advising on general corporate matters: corporate housekeeping, outside general counsel, compliance and company secretarial. We also advise on corporate conflicts, in particular shareholders disputes at both pre-contentious and litigious stage. M&A advising on corporate acquisitions and disposals, cross-border transactions, auction sales, public to privates, mergers, shareholders agreements and group reorganisations. Private equity advising on private equity transactions, from large leveraged buy-outs to venture capital deals, for a mixture of private equity houses, private equity-backed companies and management teams. Joint ventures advising on joint venture agreements and disputes, shareholders agreements, share option and management incentive arrangements. Commercial contracts advising on a wide range of commercial contracts.

Banking & Finance We advise on the whole range of banking and financial products, including acquisition and leveraged finance, asset finance, corporate restructurings and workouts, debt instruments, private placements and public offers, project finance, real estate finance, recapitalisations, regulatory compliance and syndicated and bilateral lending. Our team is supported by a global Banking and Finance team of over 100 lawyers practising a full range of banking and finance disciplines. They have breadth and depth of experience in domestic and international finance. The team advises international clients on their strategic objectives across multiple jurisdictions; it advises on both international and domestic transactions. IT, Intellectual Property & Outsourcing Our local team of lawyers specialise in advising both customers and suppliers on major sourcing, IT transactions and all things digital. We also advise on intellectual property matters, from corporate strategies to dealing with specific intellectual property rights claims. Our services include advising on new technologies, data privacy and cyber security matters. Our local lawyers are supported by an international team we have advised on some of the largest sourcing projects in Europe and high profile global transactions and disputes. Our team benefits from working closely with world leaders in the technology sector, especially in the telecommunications, software, automotive and life science industries. This makes us true experts and fully up to date with developments that matter to our clients. 05

06 Real Estate Our real estate team advises on the full range of real estate and property requirements from both an international and local perspective. Our local team is supported by a global property team of over 280 lawyers. Our advice doesn t just extend to clients in the real estate sector, but to all organisations with real estate requirements, such as retailers, manufacturers, hotels and leisure businesses and other corporate occupiers. Construction Advisory & Disputes As the world s leading infrastructure law firm our construction advisory and disputes team are experienced in managing, avoiding and resolving contractual and legal issues on construction projects. Our lawyers work closely with industry-sector specialists to identify and assess the risks facing the project vehicle, and to tailor solutions to address and mitigate those risks. Our team advises clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from procurement of a project to construction (especially EPC contracts, including FIDIC) through to completion and operation. We advise developers / project sponsors, contractors, operators, service companies, consultants and funders. Our team have enviable experience working on cross-border and highly complex projects, relating to several jurisdictions, for a wide range of Spanish contractors. Tax We can support on the full range of national and cross border taxation matters for our clients. We also advise clients on the tax elements of corporate and real estate transactions, working as an integrated team on projects to deliver a commercial and tax-efficient solution. Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration Our Litigation team are experienced in every form of dispute resolution, including domestic litigation, cross-border litigation, international commercial arbitration, mediation and adjudication. Our litigators advise on a full range of Spanish and multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, and on enforcement and recognition of foreign judgements and arbitration awards.

Global Reach We are organised and resourced so that wherever our clients commercial demands take them, we have the footprint and expertise to work with them. We deliver a strong local presence from our global network of offices with an excellent understanding of the market. We have a strong preferred law firms network when local legal advice is required. Europe Our firm s origins in Europe date back to 1769, giving us an in-depth local knowledge and understanding of the markets. We offer the full range of services you would expect from an international law firm in our 14 European locations. Asia Pacific Asia Pacific has been a focus of the firm s international strategy for more than 30 years, beginning with the opening of our Hong Kong office in 1983. Our 7 locations currently consist of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Middle East We have over 30 years experience in the Middle East from our offices in Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar. We have an alliance network with local law firms across the Middle East, ensuring we have the local knowledge and expertise to support client working across the entire region. Africa Our African experience spans more than 40 countries over 30 years. In 2017 we opened an office in South Africa. We have acted on numerous projects across Africa including construction, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas and mining projects. In recent years, we have advised clients in countries including Nigeria, Botswana, South Africa, Libya, Algeria, Egypt, Tanzania and DR Congo. Americas We have a long-term commitment to the Americas, with dedicated teams of lawyers who are experienced in supporting international clients on working throughout the USA, Canada and South America. Our deep working relationships with local law firms and trusted advisers enable us to act as a commercial partner. 07

Pinsent Masons LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales (registered number: OC333653) authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the appropriate jurisdictions in which it operates. The word partner, used in relation to the LLP, refers to a member or an employee or consultant of the LLP, or any firm or equivalent standing. A list of the members of the LLP, and of those non-members who are designated as partners, is available for inspection at our registered office: 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, United Kingdom. Pinsent Masons 2017. For a full list of the jurisdictions where we operate, see www.pinsentmasons.com