Capital Markets: Debt - Spain
What the Team is Known For
A popular choice for issuers, Simmons & Simmons regularly advises on debt capital market transactions. The department assists with note issuances, especially promissory notes and structured notes as well as green notes. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's prowess in structuring and drafting repackaging programmes and securitisations. The team also acts for Spanish financial institutions on various and often cross-border transactions, in which Simmons & Simmons can draw on an expansive office network and particular expertise in English law questions.
Strengths
"The team has great knowledge and the means to provide solutions."
"They know their clients very well."
"Simmons & Simmons' lawyers are very responsive and always provide great service."
Work Highlights
Simmons & Simmons advised the dealers on Acciona Energía Financiación Filiales's green bonds valued at EUR500 million.
Notable Practitioners
Alfredo de Lorenzo is experienced in advising on structured debt transactions, as well as repackaging and securitisations for major Spanish banks. "Alfredo de Lorenzo is extremely helpful and with great quality of service and willingness to find solutions to problems posed." "He's fast and business-oriented, a quick learner and has great communication skills to pass along concerns and identify risks."
