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Banking & Finance - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is superbly positioned within both the Spanish and international landscape with its hugely respected banking practice. The law firm advises on the financing or refinancing of energy and infrastructure projects across Spain and Latin American jurisdictions. Furthermore, the department is held in high esteem due to its capabilities in acquisition and corporate finance transactions as well as debt refinancing and ESG-linked loans. With its experience in assisting prestigious borrowers and lenders alike, the team is well placed to advise a broad spectrum of clients. Thanks to its English-qualified lawyers and excellent international network, Clifford Chance is frequently mandated for cross-border matters and foreign law-governed transactions concerning Spain.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised a syndicate of credit entities on the EUR1.2 billion financing granted to Abertis Infraestructuras.

Strengths

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They are very focused on the business. Thanks to their presence in market transactions, they are able to offer their customers the necessary services at all times.

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Clifford Chance offers extensive technical knowledge and can perfectly identify the risks, helping to defend our position on commercial aspects.

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Clifford Chance has great multidisciplinary lawyers that bring a lot of value to matters, with detailed drafting of the contracts, which simplifies issues.

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The Clifford Chance lawyers have business acumen and know the different market players, operations and trends.

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They always assign teams of sufficient size to ensure the smooth and successful closing of matters. It is one of the best teams in the Spanish market.

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Notable Practitioners

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José Guardo
Star Individuals
Star lawyer José Guardo remains a towering figure in the Spanish banking and finance world, mostly advising large banking syndicates on large infrastructure and energy projects across Spain and Latin America. Clients also benefit from his excellence in refinancing and construction finance transactions.

José is an eminence in the sector. His knowledge and charisma make him capable of resolving conflicts and reaching fair agreements.

José Guardo is an excellent professional. He is always at the service of the client, helping to close deals and it's a pleasure to work with him.

He is one of the best lawyers for project finance in Spain, and also for Latin American cross-border matters.

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Epifanio Pérez
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Band 1

Epifanio Pérez remains highly ranked as a result of excellent market support. He is notably active on complex acquisition finance and refinance mandates where he acts for well-known corporates from the TMT sector, banking syndicates and investors.

He has the experience and expertise to lead any type of operation. This allows innovative solutions to be provided for problems that arise throughout the project.

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Rodrigo Uría
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Band 2
Rodrigo Uría represents banking syndicates and notable lenders in domestic and inter-European finance agreements. His areas of expertise include acquisition, project and corporate finance deals as well as sustainable credit facilities.
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James Rodier
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Band 3

James Rodier is involved in complex finance transactions, where he acts on behalf of well-known banks. Being admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales makes him a great choice for handling the UK law aspects of Spanish transactions.

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Eugenio Fernández-Rico
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Band 4
Eugenio Fernández-Rico handles debt refinancing for energy projects as well as being active in acquisition and green financing. He acts for notable banks and lenders and for key players in the TMT and energy sectors. Additionally, he is active on project finance instructions.

He provides exquisite customer service combined with detailed knowledge of the subject and great proactivity in problem solving.

Eugenio is a great lawyer, and offers a great service.

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Eduardo Sanchez
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Up and Coming

Counsel Eduardo Sánchez receives praise from market commentators in the project finance sector in Spain. His practice includes financing and refinancing for infrastructure and energy-related developments.

You work very comfortably and safely with Eduardo.

He combines commercial and technical skills and stands out for his ability to manage conflicts.

Eduardo is able to negotiate and search for solutions effectively.

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Felipe Font
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Up and Coming
Felipe Font assists key corporates and international banks with acquisition finance and debt restructuring for hospitality and logistics projects. Sources highlight his high visibility in real estate financing.

He stands out for his extraordinary technical and legal knowledge as well as for his ability to negotiate, achieving favourable results for his clients.

Felipe handles high-pressure situations with ease and maintains a broad vision of the different implications of an operation, which allows him to propose innovative solutions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance
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Epifanio Pérez
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José Guardo
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Band 2
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Rodrigo Uría
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Band 2
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Eugenio Fernández-Rico
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Band 6
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Felipe Font
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Up and Coming
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James Rodier
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Band 3
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Project Finance
José Guardo
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Eugenio Fernández-Rico
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Band 4
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Eduardo Sanchez
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Up and Coming
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