Spain

Firm overview

Deloitte Legal is one of the leading law firms in Spain with experience spanning over 40 years. Served by more than 700 professionals across the country, Deloitte Legal is notable for its comprehensive services offering. Its work has been widely recognised in the main legal directories and transactional analysts. The law firm was ranked among the top ten Spanish law firms by billings. Deloitte Legal is led by Luis Fernando Guerra, a partner with a solid track record in advisory services to financial entities. Luis Fernando co-ordinates the activity of the 58 partners and sets the direction that should be followed to keep up the growth rate achieved by the law firm in recent years, both regarding revenues and employee; last year nearly 62 professionals joined the team.

Through its multidisciplinary team, specialising in the main industries in the Spanish economy, Deloitte Legal delivers tax and legal advisory to major companies in Spain wherever they need it, thanks to its global network, Deloitte works alongside its clients in any of the 150 countries where the Firm is present. In the same way Deloitte can advise international companies wishing to operate in Spain. The Firm’s main objective is to instill in-depth knowledge in its professionals, who are fully committed to the development of the different market industries.

Firm overview

The Garrigues Tax Department provides ongoing and bespoke advisory services on Spanish and international taxation to Spanish and foreign companies and to multinational groups and individuals.

Its umbrella structure, alongside the quality and experience of its team of professionals, means this practice is ideally placed to provide the solutions required by businesses today.

Firm overview

KPMG Abogados boasts a formidable Tax department, comprising over 580 professionals out of a total workforce of 800. This department is renowned for its expertise in handling a wide range of tax matters affecting both companies and individuals. The firm's global reach, with a presence in 154 countries and over 35,000 Tax professionals, distinguishes them and enables them to provide high-quality services with substantial added value.

Their comprehensive tax services encompass various areas, including Corporate Tax, CIT consolidated tax regime, VAT services, VAT grouping, Tax litigation, assistance with tax rulings, Tax Management services, Customs Duties, Real Estate tax, and Tax Controversy. Notably, they excel in specialized areas like R&D&I tax advisory, where they were pioneers.

KPMG Abogados serves over 3,600 clients, including top IBEX-35 companies and multinational groups, offering expert guidance in direct and indirect tax planning, including mergers and reorganizations. Their proficiency extends to European tax matters, with a track record of advising clients in significant tax litigation procedures at the European Union Court of Justice and general courts.

KPMG Abogados has specialized teams in unique areas like R&D&I tax advisory and Customs and Excise duties. They excel in Tax Management Services, assisting companies in managing their tax responsibilities at the board level. The Financial Services Tax team is highly regarded for its expertise in advising financial institutions, M&A in the financial sector, and many more.

Their indirect tax department, consisting of more than 30 professionals, specializes in sectors like real estate, pharmaceuticals, automotive, transport, and the public sector. They are particularly strong in Real Estate tax matters, catering to large and small entities in the industry.

In M&A, their Tax department comprises over 45 specialists skilled in tax due diligence, structuring, and modeling. They have been involved in major transactions in the Spanish market.

KPMG Abogados also excels in Tax Disputes, representing clients in national and EU Courts. They have advised IBEX-35 clients in significant tax litigation procedures, and they've served as advisors to professional associations in fields like telecommunications, banking, and renewable energies.

The Transfer Pricing practice has witnessed significant growth, with approximately 65 professionals exclusively dedicated to it in Madrid and Barcelona.

The firm's commitment to assembling a talented and cohesive team of tax professionals with deep expertise in economic matters has been key to its success.

Firm overview

Spanish VAT Services is a pioneering, independent firm in Spain offering tax advisory services solely in the realm of indirect taxation.

We can firmly say that our firm has become the only alternative in the Spanish market to the big international auditing firms for all those companies looking for a different kind of advisory service with high quality standards and highly specialised in the field of indirect taxation.

Spanish VAT Services is the leading provider of advisory services in indirect taxation for small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the Spanish market.

We are effectively a port of entry into Spain for companies that decide to operate in our country. We offer a wide range of solutions in relation to indirect taxation for both local companies and major multinationals.

By acting as their tax representative, we are able to manage their VAT obligations, coordinate their communications and all kinds of relations with the Tax Authority, or manage their VAT payments or refunds, not only in Spain but also in other countries, since we have a broad network of partners in all EU countries, all of whom are experts in indirect taxation. We are a global company, and as such we can provide global solutions.

Firm overview

Transfer Pricing Specialists is an independent firm founded in 2010 and formed by highly qualified professionals with a wide range of experience in tax advice regarding transfer pricing and related-party transactions.

We provide advisory services and documentation of related-party transactions to national and international groups of companies that require an effective, flexible, yet highly professional approach to the design, implementation, documentation and defense of their transfer pricing.

TPS currently serves more than 150 clients and collaborates with more than 50 tax and legal firms. Our clients are located in more than 20 countries. We have achieved a 98% satisfaction score from our clients over the last few years.

TPS has access to more than 9 databases that permits us to provide transfer pricing services for any type of related party transaction and in any jurisdiction.

TPS currently has offices in the UK, Italy, Hungary, Greece and Panama.

Firm overview

At Allen & Overy, clients are at the heart of the firm's strategy and it aims to build long-term relationships where we are completely trusted to handle their most complex legal problems. As well as first-rate legal knowledge and expertise, the firm aims to bring strategic and commercial insights based on a deep understanding of their businesses. Allen & Overy's deeply rooted sector expertise allows it to understand the broader business, not just legal, issues faced by clients.

A&O in Spain is one of the country’s leading legal practices. Its lawyers have both international experience and an in-depth knowledge of the local market. The firm can leverage the resources and skills of a highly integrated worldwide network. Its office is led by 17 top-tier partners, each of whom has an exceptional track record of success and achievements across a range of industry sectors, supported by a dedicated team of experienced lawyers.

The firm's clients are its top priority and they include financial institutions, public entities, high profile Spanish companies and international corporations with interests in Spain and beyond.

As a global elite practice, Allen & Overy is at the cutting edge of international legal and commercial insights. The firm's teams are able to offer clients the support and advice needed to succeed in the changing national and global markets.