Dentons adds new Corporate/M&A partner from A&R

Dentons has strengthened its Corporate and M&A practice in Spain with the signing of Israel de Diego as a new partner in the firm’s Madrid office, joining from Araoz & Rueda

Israel de Diego (pictured right) is a Commercial lawyer whose practice focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions, both nationally and internationally, advising companies and Private Equity funds. He also advises on Capital Markets transactions.

He is recognised as one of the leading Spanish lawyers in Corporate Law and M&A by the most prestigious international legal directories. Prior to joining Dentons, he was an M&A partner at the Spanish law firm Araoz & Rueda, and was previously an M&A and Capital Markets partner at Baker McKenzie.

Jabier Badiola (pictured left), managing partner of Dentons in Spain, said: “Israel’s recognised and extensive experience in high-value M&A transactions will strengthen our existing Corporate and M&A practice, which has built up a strong track record in recent years.”

“Joining Dentons, a dynamic and ever-expanding firm with a strong team of professionals around the world, is a very attractive challenge in my career that I am looking forward to,” said Israel de Diego.

In the first half of 2021, Dentons also recruited José María García Santos as partner in the Litigation practice, and Fermín Garbayo as partner head of the Energy team.