Sílvia Niubó Vidal

Strong focus on international taxation and tax planning, advising private clients on their wealth management and cross-border estate planning. Specialization in clients and families with ties to the US and the UK. Expertise in foreign vehicles such as trusts, foundations, foreign pension plans, and investment vehicles (SCR, SICAV, SIF, Unit Linked). Extensive knowledge of family business complexities, successfully handling various tax audits and succession planning for multi-generational transitions.

I have regularly advised multinational companies on Spanish investments, day-to-day operations, and M&A transactions. I have extensive experience in assessing Permanent Establishment risk and effectively applying Controlled Foreign Companies rules.

Sectors of expertise: Real estate, hospitality, aluminum production, food production, crop seeds and jewelry industries.

Successful Cases:

• Led a successful international restructuring for a family with over 20 trusts, optimizing their tax liabilities and estate planning.
• Managed the cross-border reorganization for an international family with companies in Luxembourg and Spain in the hospitality sector, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance, and the achievement of the family business regime.
• Provided advise to several founders on exit and divestment strategies, resulting in optimized tax outcomes.

Others:

• Recommended by Best Lawyers for the Practice of Tax (2020-2024).
• Coordinated the Cuatrecasas T@lksSP4Ce for networking purposes with legal counsels under 40.
• Invited to several conferences, including the Tax Associates Meeting, Macfarlanes Private Client’s Gathering, and ThoughtLeaders4.

Teaching Tax Law II to Bachelor of Business Administration students. I have coordinated lectures for over 320 students, leading a team of 12 teachers to ensure cohesive and effective instruction. Developed and implemented course materials and assessments. This opportunity has enabled me to provide mentorship to bright students who are now working in prestigious companies and developing their own projects.

I have been coordinating tax-related topics for events held through AIJA, where I have build an extensive network of young lawyers, leading to referrals for cases with Spanish ties. I have been a regular speaker/moderator at AIJA Conferences.