Notarial closing
Share transfers in Spanish limited companies are executed before a notary, which shapes the closing choreography.
M&A
Mergers and acquisitions in Spain
The Spanish deal process resembles the international norm with three local particularities: notarial closing, foreign investment screening and the treatment of labour liabilities.
Who this is for
- Corporate acquirers
- Sellers of Spanish companies
- Advisers coordinating a Spanish leg
Labour liabilities
Employee-related exposure transfers in ways that surprise foreign buyers. It is a diligence priority.
Clearances
Foreign investment screening and, where thresholds are met, merger control.
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Frequently asked questions
- Share deal or asset deal?
- Share deals are simpler to execute but carry the company's history. Asset deals isolate risk but trigger transfer formalities and can carry employee transfer obligations.
- How long does a deal take?
- Three to six months is typical for a private mid-market transaction, longer where clearances apply.