Francisco Aldavero joined Araoz & Rueda as a partner in 1996, after seven years at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

His work focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions and Venture Capital - being especially active in the area of private equity- in which he has an extensive experience advising venture capital entities and private equity funds in all sorts of investments and divestments, MBO´s, MBI´s, LBO´s, etc. 

Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in the categories of Corporate/M&A and Private Equity in the first (2008) and subsequent editions (2009 and 2010) of the prestigious legal directory Best Lawyers.

 

Leading laywer - "tier" 1 (of 4) - (appearing for third year as one of the best five lawyers in Spain) in Private Equity in Chambers Europe Guide 2011 edition: The firm continues to win praise from clients. Sources say: "Excellent service from a knowledgeable and very fast team. The lawyers know what they must concentrate on and how best to structure and negotiate a deal." Clients enthuse that partner Francisco Aldavero "has a lot of private equity experience and focuses on the key aspects of each transaction. He is proactive and anticipates the problems we might face". 

Leading laywer - "tier" 1 (of 4) - (appearing for second year as one of the best five lawyers in Spain) in Private Equity in Chambers Europe Guide 2010 edition: Clients have the highest praise for the practice, emphasising above all the impressive level of partner time devoted to each case, and the lawyers´ deep knowledge of the field. "They are real experts in private equity, they know everything about it". Francisco Aldavero is readily identified by peers as one of the top names in the field.

He has been rated by The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2010 Edition as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A: "Francisco Aldavero is praised for his excellent industry knowledge."

Leading Lawyer - "tier" 1 (of 4) - (appearing as one of the best five lawyers in Spain) in Private Equity in Chambers Europe Guide  2009 edition: "They have all the flexibility of a small firm, which means dedicated partner attention, and the ability to build long-term relationships with clients". Francisco Aldavero: hailed by sources for his "incredible experience and efficiency - he knows private equity inside-out"

He has been rated by The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2009 Edition as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A: “a true corporate lawyer in the traditional sense, he is constantly there when you need him, and a perfect gentleman.”

He has been rated by Chambers Global Guide 2008 as a Recommended Individual in Private Equity, "tier" 2 (of 4): "Francisco Aldavero is a serious and proactive professional who knows his clients inside out, and has an excellent understanding of the economic landscape".

Chambers Global Guide 2007, Recommended Individual in Private Equity, "tier" 2 (of 4): "Francisco Aldavero has a profound knowledge of the legislation applicable to private equity transactions and is able to optimise resources and focus on the important commercial and legal issues that ensure the success of a transaction".

Chambers Global Guide 2006, Recommended Individual in Private Equity, "tier" 2 (of 4): "Clients praise Francisco Aldavero for his 100% dedication".

He has been cited as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A and Private Equity/Venture Capital by PLC Which Lawyer, IFLR 1000, The Legal 500 EMEA and European Legal Experts in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2011.