“Deuda contra capital, eterno debate”
Publication: El Confidencial
Authors: Javier Prieto and Elly Wang
Date: June 2022
Tax
Languages: English and Spanish
Assistant: María Martínez
martinez@araozyrueda.com
Prior to joining Ramón y Cajal he worked as an associate in the Tax Department at KPMG Abogados (1999-2002) and then as an associate in the Tax Department at Uría Menéndez (2002-2008).
“Recommended Individual” in Tax by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 EMEA, European Legal Experts and Best Lawyers in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2022.
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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.’
The EMEA Legal 500 2022Araoz & 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."
Chambers Europe Guide 2022Active 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2021The 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.
Chambers Europe Guide 2021Araoz & 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"
The EMEA Legal 500 2020Javier 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.
Chambers Europe Guide 2020Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2020Araoz & 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."
Chambers Europe Guide 2019Araoz & 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2019Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2019Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2018Araoz & 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2018Araoz & 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
Chambers Europe Guide 2018Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2017Araoz & Rueda is recommended for its transactional tax-related advice. The team is led by partner Javier Prieto
The EMEA Legal 500 2017Araoz & 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."
Chambers Global Guide 2017Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2016At 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 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”.
Chambers Global Guide 2016Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2015Araoz & 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2015Javier 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 2015Boutique 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 EMEA Legal 500 2014Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2014Practice 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".
Chambers Global Guide 2014Recommended Firm
The Tax Directors Handbook 2014Javier Prieto leads the team and is respected by interviewees for providing sophisticated tax advice on domestic and international M&A transactions.
Chambers Global Guide 2013Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2013"Excellent service, responses are clear, accurate and on time". Javier Prieto heads the team.
The EMEA Legal 500 2013Javier Prieto recently joined the firm. Clients describe him as "serious, technically strong and responsive" and admire his capacity to understand their needs.
Chambers Global Guide 2012At Araoz & Rueda "the level of service is excellent" and "responses are clear and accurate". Partner Javier Prieto is recommended.
The EMEA Legal 500 2012Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in Tax.
Best Lawyers 2012Araoz & Rueda has a "very efficient" tax practice. "Knowledgeable and practical", the team is "very committed to achieving its goals".
The EMEA Legal 500 2011"Negotiating ability and capacity to find innovative solutions when required".
Chambers Europe Guide 2011This 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."
Chambers Europe Guide 2010Araoz & 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."
The EMEA Legal 500 2010"We were very positively impressed with the high level of quality of the tax practice of the firm”.
The EMEA Legal 500 2009The 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.
The EMEA Legal 500 2008“Proactive attitude and ability to explain issues clearly”.
Chambers Europe Guide 2008Publication: El Confidencial
Authors: Javier Prieto and Elly Wang
Date: June 2022
Publication: Anuario Práctica Fiscal para Abogados 2020 (Wolters Kluwer)
Authors: Andrés Máiz and Elly Wang
Date: July 2020
Publication: Capital & Corporate Magazine Nº 52
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: June 2020
Publication: Expansión (daily economic newspaper)
Authors: Javier Prieto and Jéssica Cano
Date: July 2017
Publication: Revista Actualidad Jurídica de Aranzadi
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: December 2016
Publication: Capital & Corporate Magazine Nº 31
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: March 2015
Publication: Tax Year Book 2014 (Wolters Kluwer)
Authors: Javier Prieto and Jéssica Cano
Date: July 2014
Publication: Tax Year Book 2014 (Wolters Kluwer)
Authors: Javier Prieto and Mariano Mateos
Date: July 2014
Publication: Capital & Corporate Magazine Nº 26
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: December 2013
Publication: Tax Year Book 2013 (Anuario Fiscal 2013). Wolters Kluwer
Authors: Javier Prieto and Jéssica Cano
Date: July 2013
Publication: Capítulo VIII de la obra monográfica "Residencial Fiscal y otros aspectos conflictivos"
Authors: Javier Prieto and Jéssica Cano
Date: May 2013
Publication: Capital & Corporate Magazine Nº 22
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: December 2012
Publication: Revista de Contabilidad y Tributación. Editorial CEF
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: January 2011
Publication: Revista en España, Información de interés para las empresas de capital extranjero, nº 12
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: Septiembre 2010
Publication: Diario Negocio newspaper
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: June 24, 2010
Publication: Knowsquare
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: November, 2010
Publication: Tax Year Book 2010 (Anuario Fiscal 2010). Los casos más relevantes en 2010 de los grandes despachos (La Ley)
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: 2010
Publication: Tax Year Book 2010 (Anuario Fiscal 2010). Los casos más relevantes en 2010 de los grandes despachos (La Ley)
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: 2010
Publication: Diario Negocio newspaper
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: February 2, 2010
Publication: Revista del Mercado de Valores, nº 5
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: October 2009
Publication: Diario Negocio newspaper
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: June 23, 2009
Publication: El Exportador Financiero Magazine. ICEX
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: May 2009
Publication: Knowsquare
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: February 2009
Publication: Knowsquare
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: November 2008
Publication: Boletín Fiscal Quantor
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: October 2006
Publication: Boletín Fiscal Quantor
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: January 2006
Publication: Boletín Fiscal Quantor
Authors: Javier Prieto
Date: October 2004
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