Restructuring/Insolvency: Insolvency
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Allen & Overy is an international firm assisting lenders with insolvency proceedings, with proven expertise in challenges to liquidation plans and creditor claims before the English courts. Its well-integrated multidisciplinary team also offers debt refinancing and restructuring advice to a varied client list that includes international banks, asset managers and Spanish corporates. Allen & Overy's clients benefit from the team's pre-insolvency expertise, combining financial knowledge with litigation experience to assist key players in the Spanish market.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy advised Grupo Mediapro on its debt refinancing and capital increase.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They incorporate solid lawyers to their teams who have very good technical knowledge and practical sense. They always answer in a short time with accuracy. The service is impeccable."
"Their high level of specialisation is their strongest skill and therefore they are especially suitable for complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Allen & Overy team combines technical expertise with practical experience. Allen & Overy allocates resources as and when required, from any field of expertise that is needed for the project in question, making sure that the quality of the service provided is top from start to finish. They have an excellent response time and quality of output."
"They are a pleasure to work with. They are practical. They are always available and they understand what is at stake. They have a very good local and international team and they have fantastic relationships with creditors and banks."
"They incorporate solid lawyers to their teams who have very good technical knowledge and practical sense. They always answer in a short time with accuracy. The service is impeccable."
"Their high level of specialisation is their strongest skill and therefore they are especially suitable for complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Allen & Overy team combines technical expertise with practical experience. Allen & Overy allocates resources as and when required, from any field of expertise that is needed for the project in question, making sure that the quality of the service provided is top from start to finish. They have an excellent response time and quality of output."
"They are a pleasure to work with. They are practical. They are always available and they understand what is at stake. They have a very good local and international team and they have fantastic relationships with creditors and banks."
Notable Practitioners
Javier Castresana acts for banks and other creditors on insolvency litigation. He is also active in pre-insolvency and liquidation proceedings, with further knowledge of debt restructuring.
"Javier is a great specialist with very good technical knowledge and a very good strategist."
"He combines a solid technical background with an outstanding ability to solve any questions or issues that arise."
"Javier is a go-to in the Spanish restructuring market for his experience, focus, and problem-solving skills."
"Javier is a great asset. He is commercially driven to get things done and he is very practical while maintaining a great level of sophistication."
"Javier Castresana led a restructuring process for our company with rigour and skill, perfectly coordinating the work of the offices in Spain and abroad. He is an excellent lawyer who stands out for the trust he generates."
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara regularly acts for major international and domestic banks on restructuring mandates and enforcement proceedings.
"Ignacio is a top lawyer, combining technical expertise, experience and commercial awareness."
"Ignacio is well rounded, experienced and intelligent."
Jimena Urretavizcaya represents clients in debt restructuring and corporate refinancing deals, including Spanish schemes of homologation. Her client list consists of major banks, investors and corporate debtors.
"Jimena is open to exploring alternatives thanks to her deep knowledge of precedents. "
Benefiting from a strong banking and finance practice, Juan Hormaechea has extensive experience in restructuring mandates that often involve multiple jurisdictions. He acts for banks and international financial institutions.
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