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Baker McKenzie

Restructuring/Insolvency: Barcelona

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Baker McKenzie

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's restructuring & insolvency team has a solid reputation in the market as providing comprehensive restructuring and insolvency packages to international and domestic clients, with relevant focus on cross-border matters, international clients or specialized mandates. As a result we have been involved in some of the largest and most high profile restructuring and insolvency proceedings in Spain as well as internationally. The firm is the lenders lawyers of choice for restructuring and insolvency work. That means that we are renowned for offering expertise across all elements of restructuring and insolvency proceedings. For example, we advise on debt restructuring, distressed M&A activity and get involved in formal insolvency proceedings.

As the market for restructuring and insolvency evolves, our lawyers have adapted their expertise to match the needs of our clients too. The firm's lawyers have recently been actively involved in defending creditors and directors of companies that undergo insolvency proceedings. This is a new key area of work that demonstrates the team's agility.

We are one of the most internationally equipped teams in the country. This is boosted by our global network of 78 offices across 47 countries. As a result we are well positioned to offer advice on domestic as well as cross-border matters. Many of the top companies/banks turn to us for advice on international work and the largest corporates in Spain pick us for our domestic expertise.

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Barcelona - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie assists international investors with the acquisition of distressed assets or with issues arising from the insolvencies of global companies. The firm has experience on the debtor side of court-sanctioned restructuring processes. The team advises clients from the healthcare industry, as well as the hospitality and automobile industries.

Notable practitioners

Marc Prat is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie's work has been stupendous. The team has experience that goes well beyond just legal advice, which is something I really value. It was really impeccable.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Barcelona respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie offers an excellent level of theoretical and practical knowledge.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Barcelona respondentEurope

Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Marc Prat

    Head of Department

  • Gemma AquilluĆ©

  • Enrique Silvente

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