Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 3
Contact number
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Herbert Smith Freehills is appreciated by lenders and borrowers such as banking syndicates, capital funds and Spanish corporates for its expertise in banking and finance transactions. The law firm is a popular choice to advise on mid-market acquisition and corporate financings as well as large refinancings. Its expertise in LBO financing adds to the firm's broad offering. The team assists with project financings, especially those pertaining to the energy and real estate sectors. Due to its cooperation with its corporate and construction law experts as well as its international reach, Herbert Smith Freehills is well positioned to offer comprehensive services.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills assisted CaixaBank and BNP Paribas with a EUR500 million green financing granted to a subsidiary of Iberdrola.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have done an exceptional job for us."
"They have done an exceptional job for us."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Armando García Mendoza climbs a tier as a result of strong market support. He is sought after for his expertise in refinancings and acquisition financing transactions, advising equity funds and banking syndicates.
"Armando García Mendoza not only has the technical capabilities but he's able to find solutions and bring the parties together to an agreement."
Carmen Jara offers expertise in debt restructuring transactions as well as acquisition and corporate finance mandates on behalf of well-known national and international lenders.
"She works well."
Sergio Cires joined Herbert Smith Freehills in November 2023. He advises international lenders on a plethora of financing transactions such as corporate, acquisition and debt restructuring finance. He also assists with project finance mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills
Spain