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Managing Partner: Alberto Estrelles
Quick facts
Partners

72

Other qualified practitioners

1000

Total number of lawyers

1100

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Private client
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview
  • Tax Law Firm of the Year (Expansión)
  • Tax Law Firm of the Year (Leaders League)
  • Transfer Pricing Law Firm of the Year (ITR)
  • Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year, Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards

The tax department generates more than 70% of KPMG Abogados´ turnover and 720 of our almost 955 professionals belong to this department. This large body of professionals means that we have specialists in all the taxes affecting companies and individuals. We provide services to more than 4000 clients, and regularly provide advisory services to the main IBEX-35 companies and high-profile multinational groups.

At KPMG Abogados, our Tax practice offers truly comprehensive coverage across all areas of taxation. Our services span the full range of corporate tax needs, including Tax Controversy and Disputes, Tax Compliance, Corporate and International Taxation, consolidated tax groups, VAT and indirect tax matters, Customs and Excise duties, Real Estate Tax, Financial Sector Taxation, M&A tax structuring, and incentives for innovation (R&D&I), among others.

We take pride in offering highly specialised advice in areas often overlooked by others. A standout example is our R&D&I tax team—pioneers in this space—which combines legal and technical expertise, including a group of 12 professionals with engineering backgrounds. Our Customs and Excise practice is another niche area where we continue to build market-leading capabilities.
KPMG is also at the forefront of Tax Management Services, assisting Boards of Directors in fulfilling their increasing tax oversight obligations.

Our Financial Services Tax team, has become a point of reference in the Spanish financial ecosystem. The team supports top-tier domestic and international financial institutions with daily tax advisory work, M&A transactions in the sector, structured finance solutions, tax planning for equity instruments, and compliance with operational tax and reporting requirements.

The Indirect Tax team, made up of over 70 specialists, is known for its in-depth expertise in complex industries such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, automotive, transport, and the public sector. Our Real Estate Tax practice, in particular, advises a broad spectrum of clients—from leading funds and listed groups to medium and smaller-sized property firms.

Our Deal Advisory – Tax (M&A) group includes more than 45 professionals solely focused on transaction-related services, including tax due diligence, structuring, and modelling. The team plays a central role in many of Spain’s most high-profile deals, as reflected in leading market rankings. Only this 2025, KPMG Abogados has advisedin the Tax field  in 5 of the 10 most relevant deals in Spain (matters are described below), as highlighted in Expansión: https://www.expansion.com/juridico/actualidad-tendencias/2025/05/12/681df7f6e5fdea3f728b45b4.html

On the litigation front, we have a proven track record in representing major clients before Spanish and EU courts. Our professionals have acted in landmark tax disputes, including cases before the European Court of Justice and national high courts. We also serve as advisors to key industry associations across sectors like telecom, banking, and renewables, especially in proceedings involving the European Commission.

KPMG Abogados continues to lead the Spanish Transfer Pricing market, thanks to a high-performing team with a solid foundation in both tax and economics. Operating from both Madrid and Barcelona, our team of around 65 dedicated specialists works under a unified strategy alongside the international and M&A tax practices. Collectively, this group contributes nearly 20% of the firm’s total revenue and continues to show strong growth year over year.

Key practice areas
  • Corporate taxes
  • Financial services
  • M&A
  • Transactions
  • Customs
  • GST
  • VAT
  • International tax advisory
  • Tax consulting
  • Arbitration
  • Audit defence
  • Audit support
  • Business model optimisation
  • Business restructuring
  • Competition / anti-trust cases
  • Controversy management
  • Cost-sharing arrangements
  • Cross-border project management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Economic modelling
  • International tax planning
  • Litigation
  • TP policy design
  • TP risk management
Sector expertise
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
Other offices
  • Edificio Torre de Cristal
  • Pº de la Castellana 259 C, Madrid, 28046
    Tel:  +34 91 456 34 00
    Web:     https://kpmg.com/es/es/servicios/abogados/fiscal.html
Address:
Edificio Torre cristal. Paseo de la Castellana 259 C
28046 Madrid
Tel:+34 91 456 34 00 Web Address:http://www.kpmgabogados.es
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
Tier 1
42 firms ranked
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A&O Shearman
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AGM Abogados
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ARCO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (WTS)
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Andersen
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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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Fieldfisher
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Tier 4

Alfonsea
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Bové Montero y Asociados
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Latham & Watkins
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López-Ibor
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Osborne Clarke
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Ramón & Cajal Abogados
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RocaJunyent
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Zadal Abogados y Asesores Tributarios
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Ayuela Jiménez Abogados
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Cases & Lacambra
4 practice areas
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Laguard Advocats
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Rousaud Costas Duran
5 practice areas
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Tribeca Abogados
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Indirect tax
Tier 1
22 firms ranked
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Baker McKenzie
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Cuatrecasas
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Deloitte Legal
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EY
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Garrigues
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PwC
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Tier 2

Ashurst Perkins Coie
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Baker Tilly
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CMS
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Pérez-Llorca
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

ARCO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (WTS)
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Andersen
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Bird & Bird
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DLA Piper
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Dentons
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Fieldfisher
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Plana Ventura Garcés
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Spanish VAT Services Asesores
5 practice areas
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Toda & Nel-lo
5 practice areas
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Tax controversy
Tier 1
25 firms ranked
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Ashurst Perkins Coie
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Baker McKenzie
6 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
6 practice areas
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EY
7 practice areas
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Garrigues
6 practice areas
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KPMG
7 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
5 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
6 practice areas
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Tier 2

ARCO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (WTS)
6 practice areas
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Fieldfisher
5 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
5 practice areas
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RocaJunyent
6 practice areas
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Zadal Abogados y Asesores Tributarios
4 practice areas
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Tier 3

Alfonsea
6 practice areas
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Andersen
6 practice areas
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CMS
6 practice areas
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Cases & Lacambra
4 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
6 practice areas
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DLA Piper
6 practice areas
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Dentons
5 practice areas
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Freshfields
6 practice areas
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López-Ibor
6 practice areas
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Plana Ventura Garcés
5 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Toda & Nel-lo
5 practice areas
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Transactional tax
Tier 1
36 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
5 practice areas
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Ashurst Perkins Coie
5 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
6 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
6 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
6 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal
7 practice areas
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EY
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Garrigues
6 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
5 practice areas
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KPMG
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Pérez-Llorca
5 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
6 practice areas
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Tier 2

Andersen
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CMS
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DLA Piper
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Dentons
5 practice areas
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Fieldfisher
5 practice areas
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Linklaters
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PwC
7 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Tier 3

AGM Abogados
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ARCO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (WTS)
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Alfonsea
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B LAW AND TAX
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Baker Tilly
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Bird & Bird
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Cases & Lacambra
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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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Freshfields
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Latham & Watkins
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López-Ibor
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Plana Ventura Garcés
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Toda & Nel-lo
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Zadal Abogados y Asesores Tributarios
4 practice areas
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Osborne Clarke
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Tribeca Abogados
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Transfer pricing
Tier 1
26 firms ranked
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Baker McKenzie
6 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal
7 practice areas
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EY
7 practice areas
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Garrigues
6 practice areas
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KPMG
7 practice areas
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PwC
7 practice areas
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Transfer Pricing Specialists
3 practice areas
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Alfonsea
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Andersen
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Baker Tilly
5 practice areas
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Bird & Bird
5 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
6 practice areas
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DLA Piper
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Grant Thornton
3 practice areas
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Russell Bedford
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TPC Group
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Tier 3

AGM Abogados
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ARCO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (WTS)
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Ashurst Perkins Coie
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BDO
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Bové Montero y Asociados
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Forvis Mazars
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RocaJunyent
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 4

Crowe Spain
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López-Ibor
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Overview

KPMG Spain advises assorted domestic and international clients on the full tax advisory spectrum. Specialties are VAT, controversy, M&A transactions, real estate, and transfer pricing for the IBEX 35. Partner Julio César García is the specialist litigator and head of tax. Fellow transactions specialist Carlos Marín, global head of transfer pricing Elisenda Monforte Vila, and corporate services lead Itziar Galindo Jimenez are contacts. Partner Miguel Ferrández is a revered indirect specialist.  

The firm achieved a favourable ruling before the Court of Justice declaring that the regional portion of the hydrocarbons tax was contrary to European law, culminating in a muti-billion-euro reimbursement. It also won an important litigation case before the Supreme Court on anti-avoidance mechanisms. KPMG was lead advisor to Liberty Media Corporation in its acquisition of Dorna for €3.7 billion 

Tax partner Toni de Weest Prat joined the practice in September 2024.  

Client feedback

‘’They have a good expertise, very good knowledge of our company and sector and they are practical for resolving our questions.’’ 

‘’KPMG is one of the mayor players in the Spanish tax market.’’ 

‘’Outstanding experience in these matters and their worldwide presence, perfect for international issues.’’

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KPMG Spain advises assorted domestic and international clients on the full tax advisory spectrum. Specialties are VAT, controversy, M&A transactions, real estate, and transfer pricing for the IBEX 35. Partner Julio César García is the specialist litigator and head of tax. Fellow transactions specialist Carlos Marín, global head of transfer pricing Elisenda Monforte, and corporate services lead Itziar Galindo Jimenez are contacts.

The firm advised Comdata on vendor due diligence for all cross-border subsidiaries. It also acted for PGGM in the acquisition of RESA pertaining to tax structuring. Dispute resolution, intragroup transactions, and benchmarking characterised transfer pricing engagements.

Partner Víctor Mendoza retired from the firm in November 2022.

Client feedback

“They are excellent lawyers, well connected and experienced.”

“KPMG is a very proactive service provider. The team is very solution-oriented and can anticipate our needs.”

“Deep knowledge of TP regulation, commercial attributes.”

“Flexibility, adaptation, quick reaction.”

“Commitment with high quality standards and timings.”

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