Chambers Europe Guide 2024
Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients with a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investments and the tax planning of corporates and private equity funds.
«Javier Prieto is very reliable, responsive and efficient.»
«Javier delivers customer service and knowledge of the taxation space.»
«Araoz & Rueda’s team understands the client’s needs and offers solutions.»
«They show an understanding of the issues, and their responses to the questions are quick and clear.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2024
Noted for its extensive experience in the tax planning of transactions, the tax practice at Araoz & Rueda also offers clients assistance with international taxation, restructurings, proceedings initiated by domestic tax authorities, and tax inspections. The team is often called upon by Spanish and foreign companies, family-owned enterprises and private clients, and particularly stands out for its proficiency in the structuring of private equity and real estate investment funds. The ‘reliable‘ Javier Prieto heads up the practice, which also features Andrés Máiz and Elly Wang.
Testimonials
‘Javier Prieto is eager to help, reliable, and easy to work with.’
‘Araoz & Rueda is our key partner for Spanish tax issues. Their main strengths are responsiveness and efficiency.’
‘They offer meticulous analysis of the topics.’
‘This is a tremendously prepared team, capable of capturing the client’s needs in an agile way and also providing the solution quickly.’
‘We have worked with the firm on international tax projects involving investments in Spain. We found the firm to be responsive and reasonably priced.’
‘What I really like about this firm is how coordinated it is in all areas of law.’
‘The team members are distinguished by their personal treatment, accessibility and great control of all issues.’
‘I would say the personalised service and breadth of contacts makes this practice unique.’
Chambers Europe Guide 2023
Araoz & Rueda has notable experience in the tax structuring of mid-cap M&A or real estate transactions. The firm handles standalone advisory mandates for companies and industry associations seeking to ensure compliance with Spanish tax rules. Araoz & Rueda also advises on double taxation treaties in force between Spain and several other jurisdictions.
Chambers Europe Guide 2023
Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients with a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investments and the tax planning of corporates and PE funds.
«He provides quick and clear answers and analyses each matter in great detail.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2023
Led by the experienced Javier Prieto, Araoz & Rueda advises domestic and international companies, family businesses and high-net-worth clients on a range of tax matters, including international taxation, tax disputes, restructuring, and cross-border M&A work. The group is particularly noted for its expertise in handling the tax planning of real estate investments and the structuring of private equity funds.
Chambers Europe Guide 2022
Araoz & Rueda has notable experience in the appeal of Spanish tax audits. They advise on the tax structuring of mid-cap M&A or real estate transactions. The firm handles standalone advisory mandates for companies and industry associations seeking to ensure compliance with Spanish tax rules. Araoz & Rueda also advises on the tax applicable to expatriate employees. Strengths: One interviewee notes that «Araoz & Rueda lawyers are really responsive and accurate in dealing with technical issues.»
«The team of Araoz & Rueda has great expertise and skills to handle any complex matters,» says a client, adding that «we always feel that we are on the same side: they are more a partner than a supplier.» Notable practitioners: Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients on a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investment and tax planning of corporates and PE funds. He has additional expertise in advising taxpayers in litigation. «We receive a great service from him and we are confident that we can trust him absolutely for any tax issue,» one client says, with a second person saying: «Javier Prieto always deals diligently and accurately with complex issues.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2022
Javier Prieto leads the tax group at Araoz & Rueda, which handles international advisory and transactional tax matters, assisting with strategy, inspections and restructuring. Commended for its ‘extensive knowledge of Spain real estate tax’, the team also acts in a variety of other sectors, with recent new international clients in the energy and entertainment industries.
Testimonials
‘Great Team! Pleasant to work with, reactive, strong technical skills, pragmatic.’
‘Javier Prieto is not only a great professional but a very nice human being.’
‘Very reactive team, extensive knowledge of Spain real estate tax aspects, excellent quality of the deliverables provided.’
‘Javier Prieto and Andrés Máiz are together a very talented team. They provided a very efficient assistance for our queries regarding Spanish tax matters. In addition to their obvious qualities as tax practitioners, it is worth mentioning their patience, their flexibility and their qualities in human terms.’
Chambers Europe Guide 2021
The firm has notable experience in the appeal of Spanish tax audits. Advises on the tax structuring of mid-cap M&A or real estate transactions. Handles standalone advisory mandates for companies and industry associations seeking to ensure compliance with Spanish tax rules. Also advises on the tax applicable to expatriate employees.
Clients highlight «They are serious and responsible and their work goes into the details of the issues.» Javier Prieto is highly experienced in assisting clients on a variety of tax issues. He is regularly instructed on M&A deals, investment and tax planning of corporates and PE funds. He has additional expertise in advising taxpayers in litigation.
The EMEA Legal 500 2021
Active in national and international advisory and transactional tax matters, Araoz & Rueda also has experience in tax planning, inspections, disputes and negotiations. Practice head Javier Prieto advises on tax issues related to M&A transactions, financing structures and real estate transactions, as well as providing expertise in tax litigation, corporate income tax and tax planning.
Chambers Europe Guide 2020
Javier Prieto has a broad tax practice that extends from advisory mandates linked to the expatriation of employees through to the appeal of decisions taken by the Spanish tax authorities. Clients say that «he is able to understand the issue very quickly and summarise our needs.» «He is proactive and makes sure he gets ahead of all of the new issues that arise,» says another source.
The EMEA Legal 500 2020
Araoz & Rueda maintains a strong client base including both domestic and international companies. Headed by Javier Prieto, the ‘customer-oriented’ tax team has a particular focus on M&A, real estate tax and litigation. Its additional expertise in international tax law allows it to advise international clients, such as US logistics group Expeditors, which the firm advised on the implementation of tax incentives for the expatriation of employees. Other key clients include BBVA and Kefren Capital Real Estate.
Testimonials:
«They are customer oriented, always giving advice on different scenarios. They tell us what they would do if they were us, which is invaluable»
«Javier Prieto is an exceptional professional. He is service oriented, with integrity and a sense of responsibility»
«Personalised service, flexibility, punctuality»
«Javier Prieto has a flexible and personal approach that is hard to find in other firms»
«Good communication within the team. Good understanding of the issues. Ability to adapt»
Chambers Europe Guide 2019
Araoz & Rueda advises corporate clients and private equity houses on corporate tax matters and on the tax planning of midcap M&A or real estate transactions. Clients include foreign investors buying distressed debt portfolios or stakes in Spanish start-ups. Assists private individuals and companies with tax investigations.
Sources say that the lawyers are «commercially savvy, technically strong and deliver exactly what I need.» «They break their advice down into layman’s terms,»states one interviewee, whilst another praises the lawyers’ proactive approach, saying: «They give us
updates and suggestions on what we should do.»
Javier Prieto has notable experience in the structuring of both national and international M&A transactions. Interviewees praise his attention to detail and say that «he’s an excellent technician and very commercially savvy.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2019
Araoz & Rueda is experienced in a range of domestic and cross-border tax issues, as well as legislation. Leading the team is Javier Prieto, whose specialities include tax advice arising from national and international M&A transactions.
Chambers Europe Guide 2018
Araoz & Rueda advises Spanish corporate clients and private equity houses on corporate tax matters and on the tax planning of mid-cap M&A, refinancing or real estate transactions. Also assists private individuals and companies with tax investigations. Team members have further expertise in tax issues related to insolvencies. Works in connection with its banking and finance, private equity and corporate M&A departments in order to provide a full range of support on tax mandates.
Interviewees appreciate that the lawyers are «reliable and work rigorously.»
Clients report that Javier Prieto is «hard-working, very clear in his explanations and totally reliable.» He is well equipped to handle the tax aspects of M&A transactions and the tax structuring of international investments, often on behalf of key financial institutions. «He is very devoted to the client’s needs,» says one interviewee
The EMEA Legal 500 2018
Araoz & Rueda stands out for its “rigorous and responsive service that provides value for money”. Javier Prieto recently advised Orpea on its €150m acquisition of Spanish nursing home group Sanyres.
Chambers Global Guide 2017
Araoz & Rueda advises Spanish corporate clients and private equity houses on corporate tax matters and on the tax planning of mid-cap M&A, refinancing or real estate transactions. Also assists private individuals and companies with tax investigations. Team members have further expertise in tax issues related to insolvencies.
«The lawyers are diligent in their work and one of the things I like the most is that they are very quick.»
«The firm gives very good global advice.»
«In terms of the price and the quality of the work the mix is very good.»
Key partner Javier Prieto handles a broad range of tax structuring, indirect tax and international taxation mandates for companies and private individuals. Clients highlight the «technical knowledge that he has of Spanish tax law» and say that it is «easy to contact him and he gives rapid responses.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2017
Araoz & Rueda is recommended for its transactional tax-related advice. The team is led by partner Javier Prieto.
Chambers Global Guide 2016
“I was happy: it is the attention given to the client, the proactivity, the prompt response – it provides good service”.
“The firm has the technical knowledge, accessibility and does quick work”.
Javier Prieto offers experience advising on the tax aspects of domestic and international M&A transactions, in addition to the implementation of finance structures. A source notes: «He has very good knowledge of the tax world; he’s a very good adviser.» Another praises his client skills: «He has lots of empathy for their needs”.
The EMEA Legal 500 2016
At Araoz & Rueda, Javier Prieto advised RedOne on a joint venture project to develop music festivals and other entertainment events in Spain and abroad. Other clients include SK Capital Partners and Votorantim Industrial.
The EMEA Legal 500 2015
Araoz & Rueda has «strength in depth», and provides «thoroughly and accurate advice». The team primarily assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate, private equity and finance transactions, and recently advised 3i on the sale of its stake in Derprosa Film to Taghleef Industries. Javier Prieto heads the team.
Chambers Global Guide 2015
Javier Prieto receives praise for his role advising on M&A transactions, in which he is said to be «exhaustive in his answers and fast in answering». «He is open, easy-going and dedicated», adds one client.
Chambers Global Guide 2014
Practice head Javier Prieto is highly proficient across all areas of domestic and international tax law including litigation and planning. Clients praise him as «quick, practical and easy to contact».
The EMEA Legal 500 2014
Boutique firm Araoz & Rueda has strength in depth beyond lead partner Javier Prieto, who has ‘extremely deep knowledge of Spanish taxation’ and gives ‘accurate and realistic’ advice.
The Tax Directors Handbook 2014
Recommended Firm
Chambers Global Guide 2013
Javier Prieto leads the team and is respected by interviewees for providing sophisticated tax advice on domestic and international M&A transactions.
The EMEA Legal 500 2013
«Excellent service, responses are clear, accurate and on time». Javier Prieto heads the team.
The EMEA Legal 500 2012
At Araoz & Rueda «the level of service is excellent» and «responses are clear and accurate». Partner Javier Prieto is recommended.
Chambers Global Guide 2012
Javier Prieto recently joined the firm. Clients describe him as «serious, technically strong and responsive» and admire his capacity to understand their needs.
Chambers Europe Guide 2011
«Negotiating ability and capacity to find innovative solutions when required».
The EMEA Legal 500 2011
Araoz & Rueda has a «very efficient» tax practice. «Knowledgeable and practical», the team is «very committed to achieving its goals».
The EMEA Legal 500 2010
Araoz & Rueda´s tax practice is well regarded by clients. Clients praise the firm for its quick response times, and «low turnover, allowing for a long relationship and better understanding of our needs.»
Chambers Europe Guide 2010
This mid-sized firm was established in the early 1990s with a clear corporate focus. It has successfully diversified since then, and today tax constitutes one of its key departments. Clients view the team´s size as a benefit, noting: «We feel that the lawyers are close to our company, they understand us and work with us as a team.» Sources describe the team as «dynamic and proactive.»
The EMEA Legal 500 2009
«We were very positively impressed with the high level of quality of the tax practice of the firm”.
Chambers Europe Guide 2008
“Proactive attitude and ability to explain issues clearly”.
The EMEA Legal 500 2008
The firm´s tax practice handles work for a variety of domestic and international clients, including M&A and restructuring related advice and international tax planning.
