Joaquín Hervada

Partner
Head of Technology, Spain
Joaquín Hervada 'is a very practical lawyer who knows business' according to satisfied clients.
— Chambers Europe 2022
Madrid
About

Joaquín is a partner in the Litigation and Regulatory practice, where he leads the EU and Competition group and the foreign investments team. He also heads the firm’s Technology sector and co-heads the Sustainability & ESG practices in Spain.

With a deep understanding of tech and regulatory landscapes, Joaquín regularly advises on corporate acquisitions, foreign investments, divestment procedures and strategic agreements between companies.

He also leads complex internal investigations associated with potential litigation and claims, particularly in regulatory, compliance and corporate governance contexts.

Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsAntitrust and CompetitionRegulatory and Government AffairsMergers and Acquisitions
Education
  • King's College University of London, Reino Unido. Postgraduate Diploma - EC Competition Law
  • Universidad Pontificia de Comillas - ICADE, Madrid. Licenciatura en Derecho y diplomatura en Estudios Empresariales

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising Atlantia on the USD18bn takeover bid for Abertis.
  • Advising Vodafone on the EUR7.2bn acquisition of Spanish operator ONO.
  • Advising CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of Deoleo, the world's largest oil producer.
  • Advising QuironSalud on its decade-long acquisition process to consolidate their current standing as the largest Spanish private healthcare operator.
  • Advising Oaktree Capital Management on the 2-to-1 merger of Panrico and Bimbo.
  • Advising the UK Government (UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) on State aid in the creation of the UK Green Investment Bank.
  • Advising Vodafone and Orange on the deployment of 5G networks in Spain.
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French

Awards

  • The Legal 500 (EU and Competition) – Top Ranked
  • Chambers and Partners Europe (EU and Competition) – Ranked

Publications

  • ESG implications of the EU Ómnibus Package, 11 March 2025
  • When competition becomes anticompetitive, 06 March 2025
  • Influencers and antitrust risks, 31 January 2025

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Spanish competition association - Member of the Board

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Transatlantic business perspectives: Navigating US geopolitical, regulatory, and...

14 October 2025

News

DLA Piper advises Echelon (Starwood) on the creation of a joint venture with Iberdrola for...

4 August 2025 .2 minute read

Publication

Consumers and sustainability draft law published

10 July 2025 .1 minute read

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+34 91 788 7311
(Work, Madrid)
+34 91 319 1940
(Fax, Madrid)
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