Guillermo Canalejo is a tax lawyer in the Madrid office of Uría Menéndez. He joined the firm in 1997 (after having worked for Spanish and foreign law firms for three years). He led the tax practice of the firm’s New York office between 1998 and 2000. Guillermo became a senior associate in January 2002.

Guillermo’s practice focuses on corporate tax, non-resident tax and international tax planning as well as related commercial law. He also has extensive experience in the tax aspects of M&A planning, structured financial taxation, securitization and aircraft and ship leasing. During the last few years he has been involved in some of Spain’s most significant deals advising:

• A leading Dutch production company on the purchase of a Spanish TV production company.

• Leading international investment banks on hybrid financing tax driven structures.

• A Spanish real estate company on the issuance of notes through a non-resident vehicle into the international market.

• A major Spanish shipping company on the acquisition of four vessels.

• Several Spanish and foreign financial entities on developing and implementing receivables securitization deals in Spain.

• Several international funds on investments made in Spain or through Spanish holding companies.

• A NYSE company on the acquisition of one of the main Spanish shipping companies.