Buy a business in Spain with informed legal decisions
Legal due diligence, negotiation and transaction support for U.S. investors considering the acquisition of a Spanish business.
Discuss your plans
Understand what you are acquiring
Define the target business and the proposed deal before drafting the acquisition documents. Clarify whether the opportunity concerns a company, particular assets or a business with associated real estate.
Build a focused due diligence scope
Discuss the corporate, contractual and regulatory material that needs review. Identify the questions raised by the business model, key relationships and the information supplied by the seller.
Connect findings to the agreement
The transaction documents should be considered alongside the issues revealed by the review. Discuss negotiation priorities, the proposed timetable and the matters to resolve before closing.
Areas to discuss
- Corporate and contractual due diligence
- Transaction structure and negotiation
- Acquisition and shareholders’ agreements
- Coordination of property and tax questions
A useful starting brief.
These questions help frame a first conversation. The documents and work required will depend on your project.
- Which company or assets are being offered?
- Is real estate part of the proposed transaction?
- What information has the seller provided?
- Are there exclusivity terms or a letter of intent?
Can I discuss the acquisition of a winery?
Yes. Gowper has published an article on acquiring a winery in Spain. That type of project brings together business, property and cross-border trade questions.
Does due diligence guarantee an investment outcome?
No guarantee is offered on this page. The purpose of the legal review is to identify and assess relevant issues so you can make informed decisions.
Real estate investment
A legal perspective on your Spanish property investment, from the intended use of the asset to the terms of the acquisition.
02U.S.–Spain international taxation
Consider the cross-border tax questions alongside the investment structure, business activity and transaction.
03Commercial contracts
Drafting, review and negotiation of the agreements supporting your Spanish investment and cross-border operations.
Discuss your business acquisitions & m&a plans.
Tell us about your proposed investment and the legal questions you want to resolve.