Javier Hernández Galante is a partner in our tax practice in Madrid
Javier has wide experience in Spanish, EU and international taxation of companies.
He has advised national and international clients on the tax aspects of large cross-border transactions, group restructurings, real estate transactions (FABs and SOCIMIs), indirect taxation, and international tax planning. He also has substantial experience in the prevention and resolution of tax disputes and in representing companies and individuals before the Spanish Tax Authorities and the Spanish and European Community courts disputes.
Javier led the tax advice on the first SOCIMI being listed in the MAB, the first FAB (an instrument to acquire assets from SAREB), and he is seen as a leader on Socimis market.
The combination of his practical approach and technical excellence (together with his economic background which helps him to understand the financial and economic needs of clients) have allowed the department to become the preferred tax firm for the structuring work of a number of foreign investors.
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DRAFT BILL OF A NEW SPANISH LAW ON HOUSING
16 Feb 2022 Four key features for the Real Estate private sector of a regulation still in the pipeline
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03 Feb 2022 The Spanish Tax Audit Plan for 2022 announces tax audits focused on beneficial ownership and shell companies
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03 Nov 2021 The method to set the tax basis of the Spanish Tax on the Increase in Value of Urban Land is declared unconstitutional
