Capital Markets: Debt
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Clifford Chance houses a strong team that handles a broad spectrum of capital markets transactions. The team particularly stands out in debt capital markets mandates including complex issuances of notes and bonds such as green and high-yield bonds. Additionally, the law firm advises banking clients on compliance with new regulatory instruments such as the STS regulation. While being involved in highlight DCM mandates, the team also evidences a strong track record in securitisation transactions, with experience in synthetic securitisations and fixed-rate reset securities, where Clifford Chance predominantly acts for prestigious international financial institutions as originators and arrangers. Furthermore, clients enjoy a growing expertise in ECM mandates such as rights issuances. With its excellent international capabilities and expertise in both English and Spanish law aspects of deals, the firm offers a holistic service.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised MAPFRE on the issuance of bonds valued at EUR500 million.
Strengths
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"It's key to have a one-stop shop on cross-border transactions. I'm very happy with the outcome, knowledge, service and response times."
"The quality of Clifford Chance makes the set-up of the structure and the negotiations very easy and straightforward."
"They're reliable, so I can focus my attention on the deal. I don't worry about the legal matters."
"It's key to have a one-stop shop on cross-border transactions. I'm very happy with the outcome, knowledge, service and response times."
"The quality of Clifford Chance makes the set-up of the structure and the negotiations very easy and straightforward."
"They're reliable, so I can focus my attention on the deal. I don't worry about the legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
José Manuel Cuenca regularly advises prestigious banks on securitisations, including asset-backed and synthetics, and receivables transactions.
"He knows a lot about the derivatives market."
Eduardo García has experience advising international banks and investors on bond issuances. He is most active on securitisation mandates and structured finance.
Jesús Quesada enters the rankings due to strong market support. He focuses on securitisation transactions.
"He is easy to deal with and also very accessible and helpful. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"He is technically very good. He makes the negotiations easy and knows what the client needs."
Francisco Pizarro joins the rankings this year as an associate-to-watch for his noted assistance on debt operations to major financial institutions.
"I would particularly mentionFrancisco Pizarro. He is a good professional."
Admitted in England & Wales and in Canada, Antonio Henriquez is in a prime position to advise Spanish banks on cross-border debt capital markets transactions including large note issuances and those with UK law elements.
"He is an expert. He's supportive and responsive."
"He is very reliable and helpful."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Spain