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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Spain
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

As one of Spain's leading banking and finance law firms, Cuatrecasas regularly handles large and highly complex mandates for its prestigious clientele comprising Spanish corporates, capital funds and banking syndicates. The practice has a proven track record of representing debtors in major refinancing and debt restructuring matters, with additional experience acting for lenders and financial sponsors. Cuatrecasas is particularly renowned for its excellence in infrastructure and energy project financings across Spain. The firm has further expertise in NPL transactions and corporate financings. The highly regarded fund formation team sits within a broader financial services regulatory practice that advises on M&A deals, the establishment of local branches of European entities or the launch of new products as well as cryptocurrencies. Due to its presence in the UK and Latin America, Cuatrecasas is particularly well positioned to assist with international mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas assisted a syndicate of banks in providing the refinancing of Tendam's EUR300 million bond issuance and a EUR305 million sustainability-linked financing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Bernad
2
Fernando Bernad
2
Band 2

Fernando Bernad advises Spanish corporates and capital funds on debt refinancing and syndicated lending deals. He complements his offering with his expertise in project finance mandates, especially those in the energy sector.

"Fernando Bernad has an unparalleled level of knowledge, commercial acumen and experience dealing with the most complex financing structures."

"He's capable of managing complex situations and discussions extremely well."

Jorge Canta
2
Jorge Canta
2
Band 2

Jorge Canta advises notable corporates and financial service providers on a broad spectrum of matters relating to banking and finance regulation including payment service agreements and digital platforms.

"Jorge Canta has a deep knowledge of the subject."

"He knows the regulatory aspects nationally and internationally. He thinks out of the box."

Agustín Cerdá
3
Agustín Cerdá
3
Band 3

Agustín Cerdá rises in the rankings as a result of strong market support. He is recognised for his role in nationwide energy project finance mandates, where he acts on behalf of lenders and borrowers alike.

"Agustín Cerdá is a practitioner of great technical quality and offers very good attention to his clients."

"He is one of the people who know the most about technical, complex contracts in the project finance sector."

Fernando Mínguez
3
Fernando Mínguez
3
Band 3

Fernando Mínguez is a trusted adviser to Spanish banks and financial service providers due to his expertise in the regulatory assessment of corporate transactions. His expertise also encompasses cryptocurrency regulation and fintech advice.

"He has the ability to focus very quickly."

"He is very fast and agile in answering. This is very valuable."

Héctor Bros
3
Héctor Bros
3
Band 3

Héctor Bros has extensive experience in complex finance matters, especially those involving the refinancing of debt and corporate transactions as well as energy-related finance deals. Being admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales makes him a good choice for cross-border mandates. He is based in Barcelona.

Rafael Mínguez
3
Rafael Mínguez
3
Band 3

Highly regarded practitioner Rafael Mínguez advises Spanish clients on their corporate financing-related matters.

"Rafael Mínguez has the ability to transmit ideas to financial institutions. His communication with the banks is very good."

Íñigo Rubio
4
Íñigo Rubio
4
Band 4

Íñigo Rubio is appreciated for his expertise in refinancings and acquisitions as well as project finance mandates, acting for both borrowers and investors.

"His empathy with the business is extraordinary."

"Iñigo listens and understands his clients' needs and manages the negotiations very well."

Cristóbal Cotta
5
Cristóbal Cotta
5
Band 5

Cristóbal Cotta acts on large financing mandates, acting for prestigious investors.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas

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Banking & Finance

Fernando Bernad
3
Fernando Bernad
3
Band 3
Héctor Bros
3
Héctor Bros
3
Band 3
Rafael Mínguez
3
Rafael Mínguez
3
Band 3
Íñigo Rubio
4
Íñigo Rubio
4
Band 4
Cristóbal Cotta
5
Cristóbal Cotta
5
Band 5
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Jorge Canta
2
Jorge Canta
2
Band 2
Fernando Mínguez
3
Fernando Mínguez
3
Band 3
Project Finance

Fernando Bernad
2
Fernando Bernad
2
Band 2
Agustín Cerdá
3
Agustín Cerdá
3
Band 3
Héctor Bros
4
Héctor Bros
4
Band 4
Íñigo Rubio
4
Íñigo Rubio
4
Band 4