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A&O Shearman

Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

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A&O Shearman

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is an international firm assisting lenders with insolvency proceedings, with proven expertise in challenges to liquidation plans and creditor claims before the English courts. Its well-integrated multidisciplinary team also offers debt refinancing and restructuring advice to a varied client list that includes international banks, asset managers and Spanish corporates. The firm's clients benefit from the team's pre-insolvency expertise, combining financial knowledge with litigation experience to assist key players in the Spanish market.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Codere on the restructuring of its bond issues for a value amounting to USD1.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman offers practical and strategic advice.

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  • A&O Shearman has extensive experience in complex financial restructurings, in-depth knowledge, technical rigour, reliability and professional ethics.

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  • The A&O Shearman team is great in restructurings and is always very available.

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  • A&O Shearman really stays on top of global restructuring matters. It has a strong presence and a great team.

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  • The firm shows leadership and dedication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Javier Castresana
    Band 2Javier Castresana

    Javier Castresana

    Javier Castresana acts for banks and other creditors on insolvency litigation. He is also active in pre-insolvency and liquidation proceedings, with further knowledge of debt restructuring.
    • Javier Castresana is a great negotiator and communicator.

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    • He has clear knowledge and provides immediate responses.

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    • Javier is technically excellent, flexible and very practical. He is also customer-oriented and a good negotiator.

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    • Javier is very empathetic and has really good knowledge.

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    • Javier is incredible. He is tremendously prepared and has great experience in these matters.

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  • Band 3Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
    Band 3Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara

    Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara

    Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara regularly acts for major international and domestic banks on restructuring mandates and enforcement proceedings.

Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (3)

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    Javier Castresana

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    Javier Castresana

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    Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara

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