JavierGutiérrez Ponce

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Javier Gutiérrez has more than 14 years of experience counseling domestic and international clients in all types of matters related to Spanish labor and employment law.

Javier has significant experience advising on a wide range of matters including labor aspects arising from cross-border transactions, complex litigation, reorganizations (particularly under TUPE [Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations] schemes), restructuring and temporary layoffs, dismissals based on disciplinary and business grounds, collective negotiations, and incentive schemes. He also represents clients on the negotiation and drafting of agreements for senior management and key positions, including senior executive contracts, noncompete covenants, and separation agreements. Additionally, he assists on privacy and data protection matters within the framework of employment relations, including the drafting and implementation of employees' compliance protocols, monitoring of work-related IT systems, and video surveillance at workplaces.

Javier has developed specific sector knowledge, having advised clients operating in industries such as life sciences and health care (Cardinal Health, Curium, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and Merz Pharma), technology (Ansys, Blackberry, and Verizon), retail (Coach/Stuart Weitzman), and industrial and automotive (Ferro, General Electric, and International Automotive Components).

Javier regularly advises NGOs as an active member of Jones Day's pro bono practice. He has lectured as a professor at Centro de Estudios Garrigues and ISDE and is a member of Foro Español de Laboralistas (FORELAB), a leading association of Spanish labor lawyers.

Expérience

  • Euroclear acquires Banco InversisJones Day is advising Euroclear SA/NV in its acquisition of Banco Inversis, a leading provider of global investment technology solutions and outsourced financial services.
  • Société Générale sells Société Générale Equipment Finance's (SGEF) activitiesJones Day is advising Société Générale in the sale of the professional equipment financing businesses operated by Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) to Groupe BPCE.
  • Orange and Masmovil combine in €18.6 billion mergerJones Day advised Orange, S.A. ("Orange"), one of the world's leading telecommunications operators, on the combination of their telecom business in Spain with Masmovil, one of the leading telecommunications operators in Spain, for an enterprise value of €18.6 billion (€7.8 billion for Orange Spain and €10.9 billion for Masmovil).
  • Entravision acquires BCNMonetizeJones Day advised Entravision in the acquisition of BCNMonetize, a leading global mobile app marketing solutions company headquartered in Barcelona.
  • Timken acquires Nadella Group from ICGJones Day advised The Timken Company in the acquisition of Nadella Group, a leading European manufacturer of linear guides, telescopic rails, actuators and systems and other specialized industrial motion solutions, from ICG plc.
  • FLEETCOR acquires Global Reach GroupJones Day advised FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. in the acquisition of Global Reach Group, a UK-based cross-border payments provider.
  • Tikehau Capital leads €13 million Series A funding of Build38 GmbHJones Day advised Tikehau Capital as lead investor in the €13 million Series A financing of Build38 GmbH, a leading provider of mobile application protection solutions that combine AI-powered threat intelligence and the strongest app shielding technology, with subsidiaries in Spain and Singapore.
  • Ansys acquires leading particle dynamics simulation software RockyJones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software Rocky DEM, S.L., a leading provider of particular dynamics simulation software with developers in Brazil, Spain, and the United States.
  • Macquarie acquires Euston Solar FarmJones Day advised Macquarie in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Euston Solar Farm Limited, a UK-based renewable energy developer focused primarily on the development of utility-scale solar plants.
  • Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB invest in the Decor business of Ahlstrom-MunksjöJones Day advised Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB in the acquisition of the Decor business of Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
  • EagleTree Capital portfolio company acquires El RanchitoJones Day advised EagleTree Capital and its portfolio company, The Fuse Group, in the acquisition of El Ranchito, a world-renowned, high-end independent visual effects studio headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a studio location in Barcelona.
  • Web Financial Group sells all its technology business to AllfundsJones Day represented Web Financial Group, S.A. in the sale of all its technology business to Allfunds, one of the world’s leading B2B WealthTech platforms for the fund industry.
  • Macquarie Asset Management acquires 50% shareholding in Island Green PowerJones Day advised Macquarie Asset Management ("MAM"), via Macquarie Green Investment Group Renewable Energy Fund 2 ("MGREF2"), in its acquisition of 50% of the shares in Island Green Power Limited, a UK-based renewable energy developer focused primarily on the development of utility-scale solar plants.
  • Cardinal Health sells its Cordis business to Hellman & Friedman for approximately $1 billionJones Day advised Cardinal Health in connection with the divestiture of its Cordis business to Hellman & Friedman for approximately $1 billion.
  • Uniphore acquires Emotion Research Labs, S.L.Jones Day represented Uniphore Technologies Inc., an early leader in Conversational Service Automation (CSA), in its acquisition of Emotion Research Labs, S.L., a leading software developer that uses AI and machine learning, to identify emotion and engagement levels in real-time over video-based interactions.
  • Astellas transfers DIFICLIR in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and selected CIS to Swiss Tillotts Pharma AG for €109 millionJones Day advised Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. on the sale of distribution rights to the product "DIFICLIR" in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and selected Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries to Swiss Tillotts Pharma AG for €109 million.
  • PolyOne acquires Clariant color and additive masterbatch business for $1.5 billionJones Day advised PolyOne Corporation in the $1.5 billion purchase of Clariant’s global color and additive masterbatch business.
  • Newell Brands sells The United States Playing Card Company to Cartamundi GroupJones Day advised Newell Brands Inc. in the sale of The United States Playing Card Company ("USPC") to Cartamundi Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of playing cards and board games.
  • PETRONAS Chemicals acquires Da Vinci Group B.V. for €163 millionJones Day advised PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) in its acquisition of a 100% stake in Da Vinci Group B.V. from its shareholders including funds managed by Bencis Capital Partners for €163 million.
  • Roper Technologies acquires Cointec Ingenieros y Consultores, S.L.Jones Day advised Roper Technologies, Inc. in its acquisition of 100% of the Spanish company Cointec Ingenieros y Consultores, S.L., whose primary activity is the development of IT solutions and Laboratory Management Software specialized consultancy.
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    June 2019 Jones Day Publications

    European Court of Justice: Employers Must Implement a Daily Working Hours Registry

    June 2017 Commentary

    Are Employers Obliged to Maintain a Daily Register of Working Hours in Spain?

    September 2014 Alert

    Royal Decree Regulates Temporary Incapacity Procedures in Spain

    March 2013 Commentary

    New Hiring Incentives in Spain as a Result of Royal Decree Law 4/2013

    July 2010 Commentary

    Spanish Labor Reform 2010

    Julio 2010 Commentary

    La Reforma Laboral 2010 (I)

    • 21 febrero, 2017
      Desayuno Actualidad Laboral - Vigilancia de las empresas sobre los trabajadores
    • 4 de julio, 2017
      Desayuno Actualidad Laboral
    • July 4, 2017
      Breakfast Seminar on Labor and Tax Law Updates
    • May 18, 2017
      European Labor & Employment Conference 2017
    • 18 mai 2017
      Conférence Droit du Travail en Europe - 2017
    • 25 de mayo, 2016
      Las multas a los directivos por infracción de la normativa de Competencia y la Responsabilidad Penal

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