First newsletter of the year
IBERIAN LAWYER
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by Julia Gil
2025 kicks off, a year of cautious optimism, but optimism nonetheless. With interest rates falling and the market reviving, we leave behind a year of “bold moves and record transactions” as shown in the Mergermarket EMEA advisory ranking data.
Spain
In Spain, on the podium, Garrigues took first place in terms of deal value, advising on $38.1 billion worth of transactions in 200 deals, a remarkable 203.3% increase on the $12.56 billion recorded in 2023. Second place went to Uría Menéndez, which handled $35.68 billion in 157 transactions, a growth of 129.8%. Clifford Chance ranked third with $20.12 billion in 31 deals, reflecting an increase of 39.9%.
By number of deals, Cuatrecasas dominated the ranking with 215 deals, 13 more than in 2023, followed by Garrigues with 200 deals, an increase of 5. Uría Menéndez climbed to third place with 157 deals, 41 more than in the same period last year.
Portugal
In Portugal, Cuatrecasas topped the ranking by volume of transactions, advising on 43 transactions worth US$2.31 billion. It was followed by PLMJ with 41 transactions worth US$2.5 billion. In third place, Garrigues handled 18 transactions worth US$233 million.
In terms of transaction value, PLMJ led in Portugal with US$2.53 billion and 41 transactions, followed by Cuatrecasas with 43 transactions for US$2.31 billion and VdA with US$1.2 billion and 17 transactions.
With this summary of 2024, we reset the counter to zero and look ahead: a competitive year in which firms will seek to reinforce their leadership.
From Iberian Lawyer, we wish you a happy and successful new year, let's go for it!
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