Javier Méndez
Biography
Javier Méndez is a senior associate in the Corporate M&A department of Baker McKenzie in Madrid. His practice has particular emphasis on M&A transactions, takeovers, joint ventures and general corporate law.
Practice Focus
Javier has extensive experience in all aspects of M&A transactions (domestic and cross-border) and acts for corporates and financial investors across a wide range of industry sectors, including infrastructure, energy, technology, distribution and sports and entertainment.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advised Iberdrola on its co-investment with Norway's sovereign wealth fund in a portfolio of renewable energy projects in Spain with an aggregate capacity of 1,5 GW.
- Advised EW Group on its acquisition of Planasa, a global agri-tech leader, from international private equity firm Cinven and other minority shareholders.
- Advised Bluegem Capital Markets on the add-on acquisition by its portfolio company Béaba of a majority shareholding in Grupo Suavinex, a lead producer in Spanish baby care products.
- Advised InfraRed Capital Partners on the acquisition of a portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Spain.
Advised Yanmar Holdings on its acquisition of a Spanish energy systems manufacturer, Himoinsa S.L. - Advised Bain Capital on the add-on acquisition by its portfolio entity Autodistribution of a majority stake in a Spanish distributor of spare parts for vehicles.
- Advised the minority shareholders of Inmoglaciar Homes on the sale of a majority stake in the company to investment firm Cerberus.
- Advised Abac Capital in the sale of Building Materials Ventures to Blackstone-backed portfolio company Building Materials Europe.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Madrid Bar Association, Spain
Admissions
- Madrid (2013)
Education
- Carlos III University (Bachelor of Law and Business Administration)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Baker & McKenzie Madrid S.L.P. is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.