Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

Ashurst combines lawyers from finance and dispute resolution departments to handle pre-insolvency, insolvency and liquidation issues. The law firm takes on a significant quantity of mandates for foreign funds and international banks that have interests in ailing Spanish companies. Ashurst is experienced in transactional work, including the sale and purchase of loan portfolios in Spain and the acquisition of real estate servicers.

"Ashurst has a sharp team that gives high-quality advice. They are very responsive."

Ashurst advised Barclays and CaixaBank on the insolvency proceedings of Reyal Urbis.

José Christian Bertram is regularly instructed by major banks and funds to advise on their credit exposure in the context of indebted companies. He also advises on NPL portfolio restructurings and distressed acquisitions.