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What the Team is Known For

KPMG Abogados is home to a highly reputed Madrid-based banking and finance regulatory team. The practice group regularly advises Spanish entities on compliance with EU rules for the financial services sector. It also shows prowess in handling compliance gaps and designs strategies to meet obligations under MiFID II, MiFIR and PSD2. Furthermore, KPMG assists banks with regulatory authorisation procedures for new entities and for the provision of new financial services. Besides its excellence in regulatory mandates, clients also benefit from the law firm's growing presence on asset finance mandates.

Strengths

They have the creativity to propose solutions at any level of complexity.

KPMG houses outstanding professionals in this field.

The firm stands out for its business acumen, industry knowledge and international vision.

The team is attentive, always willing to help, and it easily adapts to any challenges.

Work Highlights

KPMG advised Caja Rural de Navarra on a EUR500 million private issuance of mortgage covered bonds.

Notable practitioners

One of Spain's leading banking and finance regulation experts, Francisco Uría regularly advises financial institutions and large corporates seeking authorisation to set up new entities or provide new financial services, and gives regulatory guidance on EU-wide requirements.
 

He is brilliant and a true reference in the market.

 

Francisco is a leader in the financial legal environment for his knowledge and ability to anticipate issues.

Pilar Galán Gavilá is a well-known figure in the market with prowess in complex financial regulatory mandates ranging from ESG-related issues to regulatory elements of M&A transactions and bond issuances.
 

Working with Pilar is synonymous with quality, efficiency and good work. Pilar's professional and personal treatment is worthy of praise.

 

Pilar is an exceptional professional, with enormous regulatory knowledge and a spectacular capacity for adaptation and understanding of the client.

 

She offers exceptional service.

Luis Fernández advises investors and lenders on finance structuring as well as acquisition and asset finance transactions, being particularly active on mid- to high-cap mandates.

 

Carlos is an excellent lawyer and adviser when it comes to complex operations.

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