Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is an international full-service law firm headquartered in Madrid, founded in 1971. The firm has offices across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The deal team is led by managing partner Iñigo Erlaiz Cotelo and senior partner Carlos Rueda Gómez-Calcerrada, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. In Spain, the firm has a well-rounded practice, achieving top-tier rankings across all major practice areas.

Highlights 

One recent notable deal of the firm’s was advising SVP, Cross Ocean, Golden Tree, Attestor, Sculptor, Deutsche Bank and Anchorage, as the main creditors of Celsa Group, on Celsa’s €2.8 billion restructuring plan.

In debt capital markets, the firm advised Deutsche Bank in relation to its €80 million debt issuance programme.

In M&A the firm advised Zegona on its €5.1 million acquisition of Vodafone España.

Testimonials

2025

“They advised us on the sale of our subsidiary in Portugal. The team showed strong expertise, deep knowledge of local law, and extensive experience in these kinds of transactions.” -M&A

 “Augusto Piñel has expertise in the commercial sector in which my company operates.” -M&A

 “Mafalda Barreto has great skills in M&A transactions and provides excellent legal advice.” -M&A