Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Chambers Review
With its expertise across the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions, the department at DLA Piper is often mandated by key Spanish and foreign banks. Clients regularly seek advice on refinancings, debt restructuring and acquisition finance deals, especially those in the mid-cap sector. The team assists with syndicated loan facilities, having additional experience in high-value mandates that entail the refinancing of major Spanish borrowers. The team complements its strong services with its further expertise in the financing of energy and infrastructure sector projects across Spain and Latin America. The Madrid-based department also offers UK law expertise.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted Grupo Citri&Co with the refinancing of its existing debt and the granting of new financing by a syndicate of lenders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would highlight their agility, proactivity knowledge and involvement in operations."
"They have been able to meet our requests in a detailed and timely manner, no matter how complex and sophisticated they were."
"DLA Piper has the capability to find good solutions in a constructive way."
"I would highlight their agility, proactivity knowledge and involvement in operations."
"They have been able to meet our requests in a detailed and timely manner, no matter how complex and sophisticated they were."
"DLA Piper has the capability to find good solutions in a constructive way."
Notable Practitioners
César Herrero is a top-ranked lawyer who handles complex debt refinancing and acquisition finance mandates, boasting additional experience in project finance mandates, especially in the real estate, hospitality and infrastructure sectors. He represents notable clients from Spain, the EU and Latin America.
"He's a top-tier lawyer with extensive experience and a strong technical profile, offering full availability, hard work and excellent delivery."
"He has knowledge of the law and the market dynamics, coupled with his ability to manage all parties involved."
"Cesar Herrero is one of the best practitioners in his field: agile and with great knowledge of the market and the stakeholders."
Managing partner Jesús Zapata is well respected in the Spanish banking and finance market due to his expertise in large finance structuring operations and other transactions, where he acts for prestigious banks and investors.
"Jesús Zapata is very good technically."
"He is very well positioned in the market."
Nerea Cemlyn-Jones assists with banking and finance transactions across Spain that are governed by English law.