Best M&A law firms in Spain

Discover the leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) law firms in Spain, recognized for their expertise in complex corporate transactions. This ranking highlights firms with a proven track record in providing legal advice for company sales and acquisitions, restructurings, and private equity deals. Ideal for businesses and executives seeking the best legal support in the Spanish M&A market, offering clear insights into the key players and their capabilities. You will find information on their transaction volume and the quality of their counsel.

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    Cuatrecasas (Madrid)

    348 Global Votes
    • Ranked second in deal volume for 2025 in Spain

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    Cuatrecasas is a market leader in Spain by deal count, maintaining first place in Mergermarket's Spain rankings for 2025 and leading TTR Data's ranking in early 2026. The firm is consistently ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and recognized as a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League for its innovative deal structuring.

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    Eversheds Sutherland

    19 Global Votes
    • Advises on complex M&A deals

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    Eversheds Sutherland is a highly regarded firm in the Spanish M&A market, recognized as 'Highly recommended' by Leaders League and holding a Band 1 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market. The firm provides comprehensive legal services for a broad range of transactions.

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    Bird & Bird

    14 Global Votes
    • Assists with M&A, investments, divestments, and spin-offs

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    Bird & Bird has broad coverage in the market of domestic mid-cap transactions, making it a significant player in the Spanish M&A landscape. The firm is 'Recommended' by Leaders League and holds a Band 1 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.

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    Latham & Watkins LLP

    8 Global Votes
    • Handles high-value M&A transactions

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    Latham & Watkins is a highly regarded firm in the Spanish M&A market, ranked 14th in Mergermarket's 2025 value table and second by value in TTR Data's early 2026 ranking. It is recognized as an 'Excellent' firm by Leaders League and holds a Band 2 ranking by Chambers for its high-end M&A capability.

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    Freshfields

    5 Global Votes
    • Tops Spain's M&A rankings

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    Freshfields advised on Spain's richest M&A mandates in 2025, leading Mergermarket's Global and Regional M&A Rankings by value. The firm is recognized as an 'Excellent' firm by Leaders League and holds a Band 2 ranking by Chambers for its high-end M&A capability.

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    Araoz & Rueda

    5 Global Votes
    • Leading Spanish independent full-service law firm

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    Araoz & Rueda enjoys an excellent reputation in the mid-cap M&A market, consistently recognized for its expertise. The firm is 'Highly recommended' by Leaders League and holds a Band 1 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.

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    PwC Tax & Legal (Zaragoza, Zaragoza)

    1 Global Votes
    • Well-equipped to handle M&A, disposals, and joint ventures

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    PwC Tax & Legal (PwC Spain) rose to fifth in Mergermarket's 2025 value table for Spain M&A, demonstrating its significant presence in the market. The firm is recognized as 'Recommended' by Leaders League and holds a Band 1 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.

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    A&O Shearman

    0 Global Votes
    • Provides top-tier corporate and M&A advice

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    A&O Shearman is consistently ranked in Band 1 for Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability by Chambers and recognized as a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League in 2026. The firm is highly praised for its high-end transactional work, particularly in cross-border M&A and regulated sectors like infrastructure and energy.

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    Garrigues

    0 Global Votes
    • Leading M&A firm in Spain by deal count and value

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    Garrigues is the largest law firm in Spain by headcount and a full-service powerhouse with exceptional strength in corporate/M&A. It consistently ranks in Band 1 by Chambers and is a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League, maintaining a high transaction volume.

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    Linklaters

    0 Global Votes
    • One of the leading law firms in Spain

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    Linklaters is consistently ranked in Band 1 for Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability by Chambers and recognized as a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League in 2026. The firm is a key player in the Spanish M&A market, advising on significant transactions.

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    Pérez-Llorca

    0 Global Votes
    • Leaders in high-end M&A

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    Pérez-Llorca has shown significant growth, rising to fourth in Mergermarket's 2025 value table and deal count for Spain M&A. The firm is consistently ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and is a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League, known for its cross-border expertise.

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    Uría Menéndez

    0 Global Votes
    • Offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary advice

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    Uría Menéndez held second place in Mergermarket's 2025 value table for Spain M&A and tops TTR Data's ranking by value in early 2026. The firm is consistently ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and is a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League, renowned for its intellectual rigor and high-profile public M&A.

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    Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

    0 Global Votes
    • Leader in the M&A market in Spain

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    Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is positioned as one of the leading law firms advising on M&A transactions in Spain, consistently ranking among the top ten by deal value and number of transactions. It is recognized as a 'Leading' firm by Leaders League and holds a Band 2 ranking by Chambers for its high-end M&A capability.

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    Jones Day

    0 Global Votes
    • Serves businesses based in Spain

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    Jones Day posted one of the sharpest jumps in Mergermarket's 2025 value table, rising to sixth after advising on six deals worth €19.23bn. The firm is recognized as 'Highly recommended' by Leaders League and holds a Band 1 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.

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    Deloitte Legal

    0 Global Votes
    • Popular choice for financial services, energy, and media clients

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    Deloitte Legal completed the podium in third place in Mergermarket's 2025 value table for Spain M&A, with 95 mandates worth €23.67bn. The firm is recognized as 'Highly recommended' by Leaders League and holds a Band 2 ranking by Chambers for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.