Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 3
Contact number
+34 91 349 8200About
Provided by Hogan Lovells
Our Madrid Banking & Finance team is made up of 10 lawyers, led by two partners. With teams on the ground in major financial hubs and emerging economies, our extensive market and industry knowledge and wide resources on a global scale allow us to help clients face the challenges of local and multijurisdictional matters.
Our Banking & Finance practice proactively strives to eliminate obstacles that stand in the way of effective agreements for our clients. Our fresh knowledge of what is happening throughout the banking and finance sector informs our advice to clients on the best methods to develop their businesses in new markets, design and rollout new products, and acquire new businesses.
In this area, we have relevant experience advising in project finance, acquisition finance, asset finance, real estate finance, restructuring and debt refinance, debt trading and loan portfolio transactions and regulatory law. We also work across all major market sectors, including retail and investment banks, intermediaries, peer to peer lenders, FinTech companies, alternative lenders, asset managers and infrastructure providers, as well as industry bodies and regulators, bringing a holistic market perspective to all prospective client projects.
Chambers Review
The Madrid-based department of Hogan Lovells is well reputed in the Spanish banking and finance world, with the team being particularly praised by prestigious international lenders as well as borrowers for its strength in acquisition finance mandates. The law firm also offers strength in LBO and project financings, especially in the energy sector, as well as complex debt restructurings. Hogan Lovells often attracts attention for its ability to handle mid-cap lending transactions. With its expansive international network, the team is able to assist with multi-jurisdictional mandates.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Grover on a EUR270 million financing granted by M&G.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells create a very collaborative environment, facilitating agreement between the counterparties."
"Their team is very deal-oriented and always comes up with good structuring and negotiation ideas to try to solve potential issues."
"Not only do they know how to handle complex matters, but they also have the people skills to do so in a smooth manner."
"Hogan Lovells create a very collaborative environment, facilitating agreement between the counterparties."
"Their team is very deal-oriented and always comes up with good structuring and negotiation ideas to try to solve potential issues."
"Not only do they know how to handle complex matters, but they also have the people skills to do so in a smooth manner."
Notable Practitioners
Alfredo Barona is a notable practitioner in the Spanish banking and finance world. He regularly advises international banking syndicates and equity firms on large acquisition finance and debt refinancing projects.
"Alfredo Barona is able to perfectly balance his soft skills and technical capabilities."
"He's done a great job assessing the lender risks in a timely manner and negotiating the points with the borrower in a pragmatic manner."
"Alfredo Barona has an extensive career and a remarkable familiarity with the entire banking and finance ecosystem."
Co-head of department José Luis Vázquez actively works on acquisition financing and debt restructuring in the areas of real estate, electronics and the automobile industry, among others.