16 Mar 2026
Fieldfisher hires Rafael Durán to its Corporate M&A practice in Madrid
"Fieldfisher hires Rafael Durán to its Corporate M&A practice in Madrid; he joins from Pinsent Masons and will work on M&A transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures and investment rounds."
Durán joins Fieldfisher from Pinsent Masons, where he developed his practice advising on corporate transactions. During his career he has also worked at PwC and Ramón y Cajal Abogados.
He advises companies, private equity funds, family offices, real estate investment vehicles (SOCIMIs) and startups on M&A transactions. His practice covers acquisitions, joint ventures and investment rounds, both domestic and cross-border, as well as ongoing corporate advisory work for companies. He has particular experience in transactions related to real estate, infrastructure, technology and healthcare.
The Corporate M&A practice in Spain is led by Rodrigo Martos, managing partner of Fieldfisher, and includes partners Paloma Mato, Pablo Vinageras and Javier Fuentes de Tienda, the latter recently promoted to partner. Fieldfisher said Durán’s appointment marks the firm’s first lateral hire in Spain in 2026. Rodrigo Martos commented that Durán’s arrival represents a further step in the development of their Corporate M&A practice and strengthens the firm’s ability to support clients in complex transactions and growth projects.