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Banking & Finance - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman houses an excellent banking and finance department based in Madrid. The team regularly advises lenders on large acquisition finance transactions, including leveraged buyouts. With the presence of Charles Poole-Warren and its strong UK office, A&O Shearman is well positioned to assist with English law-governed transactions in Spain, especially in cases of the refinancing of syndicated loans. Furthermore, the law firm is appreciated for its notable strength in real estate and project finance mandates, with particular experience in energy sector transactions. Additionally, clients benefit from a growing presence in regulatory mandates, including the restructuring of entities, digital payment services and M&A transactions. Its prowess in advising well-known borrowers as well as lenders makes A&O Shearman a great choice for a diverse clientele.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised a syndicate of banks on the debt refinancing of the PTI Group, with the total amount of debt granted amounting to EUR1.2 billion.

Strengths

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They are very proactive and innovative in their advice, and I really like the level of involvement from senior and junior members of the team.

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The team provides practical and useful counselling that goes beyond mere legal advice.

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A&O Shearman has highly qualified professionals who are up to date on the most complex practices of the markets at a national and international level.

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A&O Shearman is fast and diligent. It acts with precision and is also decisive, providing an excellent service.

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The size of the team is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Poole-Warren
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Charles Poole-Warren
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Charles Poole-Warren is a UK-qualified practitioner and is well positioned to advise on the English law aspects of Spanish transactions, assisting with large debt refinancings and ESG-linked loans as well as energy and infrastructure project finance.

Charles is an excellent lawyer.

He is a very complete professional with many years of experience.

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Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
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Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
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Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara is a popular choice for lenders seeking assistance with large acquisition finance and debt refinancing mandates.

Ignacio is a magnificent lawyer. He offers a very good service, expertise, and an ability to adapt to the needs of the client.

Ignacio is a benchmark for the sector. He has extensive technical knowledge and is able to find timely solutions to complex problems.

He is a very creative lawyer who offers a great personal service.

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Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Jimena Urretavizcaya has expertise in debt and acquisition finance transactions and is regularly sought after by well-known national and international lenders. She also offers strength in energy and infrastructure-related project financings.

Jimena is an excellent professional who offers impeccable advice.

Jimena is very effective and decisive, offering excellent results.

She is a great professional with extensive legal knowledge in the financial sector.

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Juan Hormaechea
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Juan Hormaechea
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Juan Hormaechea is a trusted adviser with a particular focus on the sale and acquisition of NPL portfolios. He has additional expertise in corporate finance deals.

Juan offers excellent service, support and creativity when dealing with problems and negotiations.

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Salvador Ruiz Bachs
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Salvador Ruiz Bachs
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Salvador Ruiz Bachs regularly advises on various regulatory mandates ranging from online payment platform issues to post-Brexit licensing to complex acquisitions in the banking world. He is a popular choice for distinguished international as well as domestic lenders, e-commerce companies and supervisory bodies.

Salvador has an in-depth knowledge of the financial regulations involved, with the ability to help clients align themselves with current regulations.

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Vanessa Cuellas
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Vanessa Cuellas
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Vanessa Cuellas regularly acts on nationwide, often renewable energy project finance mandates, where she represents well-known banks as lenders. She also offers expertise in large acquisition finance and debt refinancing instructions.

She is always involved and knows how to face problems very well.

Vanessa is a highly qualified professional, with great knowledge of the energy sector, who is also very approachable and eager to help.

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Banking & Finance
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
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Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
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Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Band 2
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Juan Hormaechea
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Juan Hormaechea
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Band 2
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Vanessa Cuellas
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Vanessa Cuellas
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Band 6
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Salvador Ruiz Bachs
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Salvador Ruiz Bachs
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Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified Experts
Charles Poole-Warren
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Charles Poole-Warren
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Project Finance
Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Jimena Urretavizcaya
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Band 3
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Vanessa Cuellas
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Vanessa Cuellas
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Band 3
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Charles Poole-Warren
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Charles Poole-Warren
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