Álvaro de la Vía works as Legal Director to head the Tax Department, one of the key areas of the firm´s strategy in Spain.  De la Vía, who has more than 14 years of experience, is specialised in mergers and acquisitions, in particular, in the tax planning of corporate transactions and restructurings.  Alvaro has been recommended for many years as a leading individual by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, European Legal Experts and  PLC Which Lawyer.

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in Chambers Global edition 2012 and 2013: Álvaro de la Vía of Olswang "impresses interviewees with his hands-on approach and expertise in Spanish and international tax issues."

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in Chambers Europe Guide editions 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010: Álvaro de la Vía impresses clients with his hands-on approach and expertise in Spanish and international tax issues and his excellent negotiation skills and ability to find solutions to problems as they arise.

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 ediciones 2011, 2010 and 2009: Álvaro de la Vía is "knowledgeable and practical" and the team is "very efficient committed to achieving its goals".

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in PLC Which Lawyer? editions 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

"Recommended Individual" in Tax in European Legal Experts edition 2011.

Press articles (in Spanish):

- Expansión 23/03/2012: "Emprendedores, a la espera de los 'Business Angels" 

- Expansión 6/06/2012: "Recaudar sin repensar" in connection with the following piece of news "Las CCAA recaudarán más por la compra de viviendas"

-  Expansión (Orbyt) 25/09/2012: "Plusvalías, más profundo de lo que parece"

 De la Vía was partner and head of Tax at Araoz & Rueda Abogados, where he arrived after working with the firm Ernst & Young Abogados. 

He has adviced some of the main Private Equity Houses in Spain, such as 3i, N+1, Doughty Hanson, Ibersuizas, Gala Capital and large financial entities such as UBS, Credit Suisse, or Rothschild. He has also adviced international groups such as Perfetti Van Melle or Grupo Orpea.  

Languagues

Alvaro speaks Spanish and English.

Press articles (in Spanish):

- Expansión 23/03/2012: "Emprendedores, a la espera de los 'Business Angels" 

- Expansión 6/06/2012: "Recaudar sin repensar" in connection with the following piece of news "Las CCAA recaudarán más por la compra de viviendas"

-  Expansión (Orbyt) 25/09/2012: "Plusvalías, más profundo de lo que parece"