Practices and Sectors

• Capital Markets
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate/M&A
• Energy
• Infrastructure
• Private Equity

Profile

Javier Carvajal joined Pérez-Llorca in January 2017 as partner of the Corporate practice area at the firm.

Studies:

• 1998 LLM Fulbright Scholar, NYU Law School
• 1994 Business diploma, CEU San Pablo
• 1993 Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

He speaks Spanish and English.

Experience

Javier has over 25 years’ experience in corporate law. He specialises in takeover bids, M&A transactions, private equity, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and IPOs. He advises national and international groups on transactions in the energy, infrastructures, financial and industrial sectors.

Academic and Publishing Collaborations

Javier lectures on M&A and capital markets for several master’s degrees, and was an associate professor of International Private Law for UNED (National Distance Learning University) for over five years. He is also the author and co-author of articles published in specialist magazines and collective volumes of work.

Professional Organisations

The Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).

Recognition

Javier Carvajal features in various legal directories, such as:

• Chambers Global: ‘Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability’.
• Chambers Europe: ‘Corporate/M&A.
• Legal 500 EMEA: ‘Commercial’ and ‘Corporate and M&A’ (Leading individuals).
• IFLR 1000: Notable practitioner (Capital Markets Equity, M&A).
• Leaders League: ‘Capital Markets Equity’, ‘M&A’ and ‘Private Equity’.
• Best Lawyers®: ‘Capital Markets Law’, ‘Corporate and M&A Law’, ‘Energy Law’, ‘Private Equity Law’, ‘Venture Capital Law’, ‘Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice’ and ‘Real Estate’.

 Awards

• Best Lawyers®: Venture Capital Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2017) in Madrid.
• Iberian Lawyer: 40 under Forty (2009).