Capital Markets: Debt
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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Linklaters boasts outstanding capabilities in both debt and equity capital markets transactions, drawing on a strong bench. The team regularly advises on large capital increases, block trades and IPOs, acting for Spanish corporates and international financial institutions. Besides its excellence in ECM mandates, the firm demonstrates prowess in handling debt deals ranging from bond and note issuances to the establishment of ECP and EMTN programmes. Furthermore, Linklaters is widely considered to be one of the top choices for Spanish financial institutions seeking to issue regulatory capital instruments. With its international office network and expertise especially in UK and US law questions, the law firm is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria (SAREB) on its two senior bond issues valued at EUR9.3 billion.
Strengths
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"They provide outstanding know-how and solutions to complex situations."
"They have a very strong understanding of the dynamics in transactions and the ability to negotiate wisely and efficiently."
"They are very clear and concise, they identify well the points that interest us to focus on. The presentation and format are very clear."
"They provide outstanding know-how and solutions to complex situations."
"They have a very strong understanding of the dynamics in transactions and the ability to negotiate wisely and efficiently."
"They are very clear and concise, they identify well the points that interest us to focus on. The presentation and format are very clear."
Notable Practitioners
Jorge Alegre is recognised for his work in complex ECM mandates including large capital increases, SOCIMIs and share offerings, predominantly acting for prestigious financial institutions as managers. Clients also benefit from his expertise in debt issuances, including regulatory advice and green bonds, as well as EMTN programmes.
"Jorge has top-notch technical knowledge."
"He is on almost all large IPOs in the market."
"He's very committed and responsive."
"He delivers an amazing quality of work and is a very flexible person: he's always finding solutions and avoiding unnecessary complications."
Paloma Fierro remains a trusted adviser due to her expertise in various capital markets instruments, advising on large transactions, including derivatives work.
"She is our 'go-to' partner for complex derivatives strategies in Spain. Paloma Fierro's technical expertise and sound judgement make her a true trusted adviser."
Pablo Medina is gaining recognition as a practitioner with particular expertise in both ECM and DCM mandates, including capital increases and rights offerings as well as debt issuances.
"Pablo is very sophisticated and always available to help and advise."
Juan María Lamo is an up-and-coming lawyer advising prominent banks and financial institutions on synthetic securitisations.
"He iscommercially aware and ready to think along while fiercely protecting clients' interests. Delivery and anticipation are key to Juan María's style."
Associate-to-watch Yiannis Kyriakides joins the rankings in recognition of his activity assisting major banks with DCM mandates, including issuances of green bonds.
"Yiannis Kyriakides is a tireless worker, covering everything to the last detail in pursuit of the success of the operation."
English law-qualified practitioner Federico Briano is widely considered a pre-eminent capital markets expert who frequently advises on complex capital increases, predominantly acting for prestigious financial institutions as managers. In addition, he shows excellence in handling large EMTN programmes and note issuances.
"He is one of the most commercial lawyers I've worked with."
"I can call Federico anytime."
Ranked Lawyers at
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