Restructuring/Insolvency: Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's restructuring & insolvency team in Spain 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 the country and internationally. The team has also handled some of the largest and most highly publicised sales of distressed assets, cementing the firm's status as leaders in this area. The firm is renowned for offering expertise across all elements of restructuring and insolvency proceedings. In addition to more traditional insolvency work, the firm has advised in the last year on insolvency matters involving the acquisition or sale of notable business units and the defence of directors and executives within insolvency proceedings against charges for insolvency liabilities filed by creditors or receivers. 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.
We are one of the most internationally equipped teams in the country. As a result we are well positioned to offer advice on domestic as well as cross-border matters.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is an international law firm that routinely assists trade creditors with the analysis of their potential exposure to major insolvencies and with court proceedings aimed at recovering debts. The team has experience in complex cases that have a key criminal law angle. It also advises companies operating in industries heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on their potential need to file for insolvency.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised All Iron in relation to the insolvency proceeding of one of its contractors.
Strengths
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"The attention to the matter is impeccable at all levels. The advice is complete. They answer any question immediately and take into account whether the recipient is legal or not to always make the answer clear."
"The team was extremely knowledgeable and available. They really added value to the project and had the necessary experience and know how to deal with complex issues."
"They provide a prompt and smooth delivery of advice."
"The attention to the matter is impeccable at all levels. The advice is complete. They answer any question immediately and take into account whether the recipient is legal or not to always make the answer clear."
"The team was extremely knowledgeable and available. They really added value to the project and had the necessary experience and know how to deal with complex issues."
"They provide a prompt and smooth delivery of advice."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's Madrid insolvency practice, Laura Camarero advises companies in distress on the potential impact of insolvency filings. She also assists with formal insolvency proceedings.
"Laura is extremely easy to work with. She is always available and really puts her know-how and experience at the service of the client. She is very sophisticated and knowledgeable."
"Laura has a wonderful memory. She is quick to respond to all queries sent her way in a clear and concise manner. I am really impressed by Laura's ability to focus on the facts. She has worked hard to bring the matter to a conclusion. She is a talented and thorough lawyer and I would highly recommend her."
"Laura is flexible and a good listener. She knows how to deal with clients and understand where we are trying to head."
"Laura is a magnificent lawyer. She's efficient and very thorough. She looks at the details in a very complete way. She can summarise and capture strategic points in a succinct way."
"Laura is an excellent lawyer. She is trustworthy and quick in execution. She has a very agreeable style."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Spain
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Joaquín Fabré
José Luis Yus
Head of Department
Maite Diez
Marta Flores
Rocío González
Rossanna D'Onza
Head of Department
Victor Mercedes
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Alvarez & Marsal
Hoteles Tecnológicos, S.A.