Spanish / Latin America Desk

Germany, Spain & Latin America – Tradition, Proximity and Future

The long-standing and continuously deepening ties with Spain and Germany, combined with the dynamic growth of Latin American economies, have significantly strengthened the economic, legal and institutional links between Europe and Latin America. Owing to its cultural, linguistic and economic proximity to the region, Spain plays a distinctive bridging role and serves as a key gateway for many German companies entering Latin American markets.

We are deeply familiar with all three markets – Germany, Spain and Latin America – and operate one of the leading Spanish / Latin America Desks in Germany. Our team consists of lawyers who are qualified, trained or professionally active in Germany, Spain and across Latin America. They bring strong practical insight into the legal, economic and cultural specificities of these jurisdictions, as well as a clear understanding of the diverse needs, challenges and opportunities involved.

Our clients include major German, Austrian, Swiss, Spanish and international corporations, mid-sized and family-owned businesses, foundations, public institutions and private individuals. We advise them on investments, transactions and projects in Spain and Latin America, as well as on complex cross-border matters between Europe and the region.

At the same time, we advise on inbound matters, in particular supporting companies, institutions, family offices and private individuals from Spain and Latin America with their projects, investments and business activities in Germany and across the DACH region.

Our Networks in Spain and Latin America

Our long-standing presence in Spain and Latin America has enabled Oppenhoff to build a robust, high-quality network of leading independent law firms in the region. We maintain close and continuous relationships with our Spanish and Latin American colleagues, both on a personal and professional level.

In addition, the lawyers of our Spanish / Latin America Desk, as well as the firm itself, are part of a broad network of German, Austrian, Swiss, Spanish, European and Latin American public and private institutions.

With regard to Spain and Latin America, our firm and/or the lawyers of our Spanish / Latin America Desk are actively involved in key bilateral institutions.

We are members of the German–Spanish Chamber of Commerce(AHK Spain) as well as of the German–Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Industry(AHK Chile).

In addition, we are members of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Germany(Cámara Oficial de Comercio de España en Alemania / COECA).

Furthermore, our partner Edder Cifuentes serves as a member of the Board of Directors (Vorstand) of AHK Chile for the 2025–2027 term, highlighting our strong institutional involvement and active role within the German–Spanish–Latin American business community.