Rafael González-Gallarza is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial Law Department at Garrigues, where he has pursued his professional career since 1988. He specializes in the areas of commercial contracts, private equity and mergers and acquisitions in general and banking and finance. He handles both transactions and recurring advice for corporations, funds and financial institutions. He has a Degree in Law from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and is a member of the Madrid Bar Association. He has published articles and given conferences in relation to his areas of activity. In addition to Spanish and English, he has a good command of French.
Experience:
Rafael joined the firm in 1988 and made partner in 1998. He has extensive experience in commercial contracts and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, projects and financing. He specializes in regulated and innovative sectors and combines his transactional knowhow with his interest in regulatory aspects. He works for Spanish and international corporations, credit institutions, private equity funds, private debt funds and alternative asset funds in general.
He is fluent in Spanish, English and French.
Academic background:
Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Recognition:
Rafael has been recognized in different practice areas by the following legal directories: Chambers & Partners, IFLR. Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal.
Publications:
Rafael has written numerous articles in academic and professional publications. He has authored or co-authored more than thirty Garrigues publications in the Commentaries and Viewpoint formats.