Marktlink opens new office in Madrid, its 22nd across Europe

Marktlink, a European M&A advisory firm, has launched a new office in Madrid, marking its 22nd location across Europe.

The entry into Spain is part of the European growth strategy of Marktlink and offers, according to partner Erwin Wilbrink, an attractive growth potential for the firm.

Marktlink advises entrepreneurs, companies, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on the mid-market segment. In 2025, its teams across Europe supported the closing of 170 deals.

“The Spanish mid-market is characterised by strong fundamentals, stable economic prospects, and growing international interest. From our offices in Northern Europe, we have already advised on several transactions involving Spanish buyers in recent years. With our presence in Madrid, we can now further expand and strengthen these activities,” said Wilbrink.

A major driver of M&A activity expected in Spain is leadership succession in family businesses. As the country hosts a large number of family-owned enterprises, many are now facing the complex challenge of generational transition, creating significant opportunities for M&A and advisory services. “Spain has a broad landscape of family-owned companies, many of which are currently in a succession phase.”

Another key factor shaping the market is consolidation and international expansion. Spanish mid-market companies are increasingly seeking to strengthen their competitive positions and access new growth avenues beyond their home market. As a result, cross-border deals are becoming central to their plans for value creation.

Wilbrink: “For an increasing number of Spanish mid-market companies, value creation is now also focused beyond national borders, through European consolidation strategies and transactions elsewhere in Europe.”

The local team

Marktlink’s Spanish operations will start with a local team of six professionals, led by Javier Alfaro. He joins from EY-Parthenon, where he was a director in its M&A practice.

“Spain is a market where many entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads of growth, succession, or ownership transfer,” said Alfaro. “With a local office, we can operate close to our clients while also providing access to a broad European network of strategic and financial buyers – a combination that is becoming increasingly important in the mid-market segment.”

Marktlink was founded in 1996 in the Netherlands, where it still is headquartered. The company has around 400 employees.