Noted for 'offering a cohesive global service', Baker McKenzie's Spain team advises manufacturers of industrial products, as well as clients in the aviation, automotive and steel industries on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team - led by José Prieto and Barcelona-based Jorge Adell - is adept in M&A, antitrust, capital markets and litigation. Adell is a specialist in corporate law, M&A, and private equity transactions.

A popular destination for clients operating in the manufacturing sector, DLA Piper is recognised by clients for its ‘extensive experience’ in this segment. The team is well equipped to handle a wide range of matters, including IP, corporate transactions, public law, real estate and banking. The team is led by Joaquín Hervada, an EU and competition law expert with significant expertise in merger control and structuring transactions within the manufacturing and industrial sectors.

The multidisciplinary team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers advice on the entire spectrum of legal matters related to manufacturing. International and domestic companies from segments such as plastics, industrial equipment, shipping, automotive and life sciences routinely turn to the practice for assistance with corporate, commercial, contractual, financing, IP, data protection, administrative law and regulatory matters. Recently promoted partner Ainara Rentería is a key contact for clients from the automotive and mobility industries.

Pérez-Llorca provides comprehensive legal advice on a broad range of manufacturing-related matters, including corporate law, dispute resolution, employment, and finance. Beatriz García has a wealth of experience in competition law and is a key point of contact for clients from the automotive and construction sectors. Félix J Montero leads on dispute resolution, while Daniel Cifuentes Mateos is an expert in employment law.

Cuatrecasas fields a cross-departmental team of lawyers who are equipped to advise on M&A, finance, litigation and other matters related to the manufacturing industry. The firm is turned to by an impressive client roster, demonstrating a strong following from companies operating in the automotive and heavy manufacturing industries.

Uría Menéndez provides a ‘full portfolio of services’ to clients from the manufacturing sector, covering areas as broad as corporate, competition and IP law as well as regulatory issues. Noted for his extensive experience in commercial, IP and competition matters, Borja Sainz de Aja leads the team in Madrid alongside Patricia Vidal, who shines in competition mandates. In Barcelona, the team is jointly overseen by Jamie Calvo, an environmental and public law specialist, and Christian Gual, who takes the lead on contentious mandates, including product liability claims.