Practices and Sectors

• Capital Markets
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate/M&A

Profile

Pedro Fernández has more than 20 years of experience in M&A and capital markets. He joined Pérez-Llorca in January 2017 and leads the Venture Capital and Start-up practice at the firm.

Studies:

• 1996 Master’s degree in Banking and Finance, Afi (Analistas Financieros Internacionales)
• 1994 Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense

He speaks Spanish and English.

Experience

Pedro Fernández is one of the most renowned lawyers in the venture capital and start-ups sector in Spain. He began advising venture capital funds and start-ups over ten years ago on re-domestication processes, investment rounds and on general matters relating to the technology sector. He advises the majority of the players in the Spanish market and has extensive experience working with the US market (particularly in Silicon Valley, Miami and NY).

Academic and Publishing Collaborations

He lectures on several courses for master’s degrees at institutions such as Universidad de Navarra (UNAV), Universidad Complutense in Madrid, ICADE and ESADE.

Professional Organisations

The Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).

Recognition

Pedro Fernández features in various legal directories such as:

• Chambers Europe: ‘Private Equity: Venture Capital’ (Band 1).
• IFLR 1000: Notable practitioner (Capital Markets Equity).
• Leaders League: ‘Capital Markets 2022’.
• Best Lawyers®: ‘Venture Capital Law’, ‘Capital Markets Law’, ‘Corporate and M&A Law’, & ‘Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice’.

Awards

• Financial Times Innovative Lawyers: Commended, “Enabling Business Growth” (2018) (featuring a matter Pedro Fernández advised on).