Javier Hermosilla joins Cuatrecasas as new Corporate M&A partner

2025-12-01T17:45:00
Spain

Javier Hermosilla's experience and international recognition to strengthen Cuatrecasas's transactional practice

Javier Hermosilla joins Cuatrecasas as new Corporate M&A partner
December 1, 2025

At the Extraordinary Partners Meeting, held last Thursday in Madrid, Cuatrecasas approved the hiring of Javier Hermosilla as a new partner specializing in Corporate M&A (Spain). His proven professional profile will strengthen the firm's leading position in a strategic specialty area and will contribute significant added value to the work of a team already established as a benchmark for its specialization and quality of service.

Javier Hermosilla has an outstanding career working at national and international law firms. With a Bachelor of Laws, and Business Administration and Management from Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE and a Master of Laws in Energy from the Spanish Energy Club, he has extensive experience in M&A transactions in the energy, infrastructure, TMT, banking, real estate, manufacturing and retail sectors. In recent years, he has led many energy transactions. Recognized as a Rising Star or Up and Coming by Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR, he also excels in private equity and combines his practice with an intense teaching activity in institutions such as University College of Financial Studies (CUNEF).

Regarding his joining the firm, Javier Hermosilla said: “I am truly grateful. It is an honor. Faced with this important challenge, I can contribute my 19 years of professional experience across all sectors, particularly energy and infrastructure; my leadership and teamwork skills; and my ability to close deals and build trusting relationships with our clients.  I am confident I can rise to the occasion.”

The addition of Javier Hermosilla strengthens the Cuatrecasas Corporate structure, boosting its service in highly complex technical transactions and the development of innovative and customized M&A solutions. This is confirmed by Javier Villasante, coordinating partner of the Corporate Practice: “Javier Hermosilla stands out not only for his professional qualities, but also for his personal qualities. His in-depth knowledge of the energy and infrastructure market, combined with the proven track record of his professional practice, allows us to strengthen our leadership position in a key industry across all the regions where we operate.” 

December 1, 2025