Co-managing partner of Osborne Clarke Spain, Member of Osborne Clarke's International Board and a corporate and M&A partner, with a career spanning more than 30 years – and multiple continents – Jordi's expertise lies in cross-border deals for a variety of multinational clients.
Jordi works across a broad range of sectors, but specialises in Tech, Media and Comms (TMC), Life Sciences, and Healthcare. A unique combination of technical corporate law mastery and deep sector knowledge has seen him cited as one of the ‘40 under 40’ by Iberian Lawyer, elected ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers International for M&A and venture capital law and 17 years ranked in Chambers Global and Chambers Europe. But it is his versatility, emotional intelligence, and innate ability to anticipate and understand the goals of all parties in question that make him such a successful negotiator.
He approaches matters very well and provides the necessary advice with a global vision that allows him to give better advice.
Jordi Casas Thió is a great lawyer, an excellent negotiator and an experienced manager of complex transactions.
Representing foreign companies in their Spanish investments, and Spanish clients in the sales to foreign entities, his vast experience in cross-border corporate transactions and strategic skill in managing complex projects have seen him work with clients and multinationals that include Unilever, Vinci, Grifols, Enghouse Systems and Reno de Medici, advising on deals that cover everything from software systems and video games, to MedTech, pharmaceuticals, medical centres and more.
Jordi’s contributions to the successes of his clients help drive foreign investment, create jobs, boost the economy, and enable digital transformation. On a client-level, he’s more than a transactional lawyer, serving as day-to-day trusted adviser and ‘conductor’ of the assembled orchestra of legal experts often required for projects.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
As a member of the International Board of Osborne Clarke, I champion diversity, inclusion and equality for all in the legal profession.
I'm keen to share my knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals, and have lectured in corporate law in Barcelona's Pompeu Fabra University for 14 years, as well as co-authoring the book Joint Ventures, published by Thomson Reuters.
Vinci
Advised the French listed group Vinci on the acquisitions of the Spanish energy and information and communication technology companies Asas Systems, Insitel, Acuntia and Sistem.
Reno di Medici
Advised Italian listed group Reno di Medici on the acquisition of Papelera del Principado and Ondupacart.
Enghouse Systems
Advised Canadian listed group Enghouse Systems on the acquisition of software group Altitude Software
TAPTAP Digital
Advised the founder of the Spanish advertising technology and marketing intelligence software company TAPTAP Digital on the sale of a majority stake to the UK private equity firm bd-capital.
Socialpoint
Advised the founders of the Spanish video game developer company Socialpoint on its sale to US listed group Take-Two Interactive Software (creator of Grand Theft Auto).
Grifols
Advised Spanish listed pharma company Grifols on the acquisition of US MedTech company MedKeeper.
Egmont
Advised Danish group Egmont on the acquisition of a stake in the Spanish video game developer company Mercury Steam Entertainment.
Barraquer
Advised the Spanish ophthalmological hospital Barraquer on its joint venture to open and operate a hospital in Dubai.
IQAP Masterbatch Group
Advised the shareholders of the Spanish company IQAP Masterbatch Group on the sale of 100% of its share capital to the US listed group Avient (formerly PolyOne), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
Scranton Enterprises
Advised Dutch group Scranton Enterprises on the sale of the Spanish company Realtrack Systems (athlete monitoring devices) to the US group Hudl.
Goodyear
Advised Goodyear tires group on the global assignment of assets and liabilities of the Spanish subsidiary of Cooper Tires in favor of the Spanish subsidiary of Goodyear.
Wildstone
Advised the UK group Wildstone on the acquisition of the Spanish group of outdoor advertising Redext.
Unilever
Advised Unilever on the merger of its affiliates Unilever España and Unilever Services.
Insights
Spain sets up Observatory on Late Payment for the private sector
What to look out for in Spanish transactions involving material assets
Spain moves ahead with legal digitalisation and reform of notary proceedings
Spanish Supreme Court decides financial assistance can be interpreted on a broad basis
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
What measures does the draft law on Creation and Growth of Companies bring in?
Minutes of the corporate resolutions adopted by the general shareholders' meeting
Minutes record the corporate resolutions adopted by the majority of the shareholders within the scope of the general shareholders' meetings...
Warranty and Indemnity insurance in M&A transactions
Warranty and Indemnity insurance in sale and purchase agreements has become an alternative to the warranties traditionally given to the...
New regulation concerning the holding of virtual board and shareholders meetings, deadlines for the preparation and filing of annual accounts and restrictions on the distribution of dividends
The possibility of holding general shareholders' meetings and board meetings by videoconference or conference call has been extended until 31...
The incorporation of Spanish private limited liability companies fully online
According to Directive (EU) 2019/1151, of 20 June 2019, amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards the use of digital tools...