In a statement the firm’s chairman Hugh Verrier said that move fulfils a ‘long-held ambition’ to have an office in Spain. ‘The launch of our office in Madrid, led by Juan Manuel, will support the needs of our clients investing in Spain as well as Spanish clients expanding globally,’ he added.

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Mr De Remedios – whose practice focuses on M&A and capital markets - is dual-qualified in Spain and New York and joins White & case from Los Angeles-headquartered firm Latham & Watkins where he was chair of the corporate department in Spain.
Mr De Remedios will be joined by local partner Yoko Takagi, whose practice focuses on M&A and capital markets, and a team of associates.