Clairfield expands its operations in Spain with the integration of ILV SILVER’s M&A activities

Clairfield International, a top-ranked global corporate finance firm, is pleased to announce a strengthened presence in Spain through the integration of ILV SILVER’s M&A activities with Clairfield in Spain. This operation brings together a robust M&A team based in Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon under the Clairfield brand.

The unified team combines the local reach and transaction services capabilities of ILV SILVER with Clairfield’s track record in M&A advisory. ILV SILVER’s strong position in transaction and legal services offers access to Spanish clients at early stages of their M&A journeys and complements Clairfield’s international dealmaking reach, creating a platform with greater capacity and broader service offerings.

Clairfield has been a major player in the Spanish midmarket M&A for over twenty years, advising on transactions for major local and international clients including Vilatel, Adimpo, Miin, and Transgourmet, as well as numerous family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses. Founded in 2004 by the late Brian O’Hare, an American dealmaker widely regarded as a driving force in the Spanish M&A landscape, the firm carries forward his legacy of excellence in midmarket advisory services.

ILV SILVER entered the M&A space in recent years after two decades of success in transaction services. Founded in 2004 by Carlos Vallmitjana, Jeff Singer, and other partners, the firm has grown to an 85-person team in Barcelona and Madrid. Over its 20-year history, the firm has provided transaction services to many of Spain’s leading multinationals and private equity investors. Two new directors, Daniella Hales and Victor Manz, joined the firm this year to expand its M&A and ESG capabilities. As a result, Clairfield and ILV SILVER will enhance client service with a valuations practice, ESG advisory, and M&A transaction services in due diligence.

The joint team began working together in late 2024 and consolidated operations in a shared office in Barcelona for full team integration this month.  With a strong deal pipeline for 2025, the team continues its mission to provide top advisory services for midmarket transactions across Iberia.