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Capital Markets: Debt - Spain

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance houses a strong team that handles a broad spectrum of capital markets transactions. The team particularly stands out in debt capital markets mandates including complex issuances of notes and bonds such as green and high-yield bonds. Additionally, the law firm advises banking clients on compliance with new regulatory instruments such as the STS regulation. While being involved in highlight DCM mandates, the team also evidences a strong track record in securitisation transactions, with experience in synthetic securitisations and fixed-rate reset securities, where Clifford Chance predominantly acts for prestigious international financial institutions as originators and arrangers. Furthermore, clients enjoy a growing expertise in ECM mandates such as rights issuances. With its excellent international capabilities and expertise in both English and Spanish law aspects of deals, the firm offers a holistic service.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised a syndicate of financial entities including Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, on the issue of EUR1.5 billion notes by Corporación Andina de Fomento.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Manuel Cuenca
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Band 1
José Manuel Cuenca regularly advises prestigious banks on  securitisations, including asset-backed and synthetics, and receivables transactions.

José Manuel's knowledge of the market is tremendous and the level of service is very good. He is a top lawyer.

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Eduardo García
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Band 3
Eduardo García has experience advising international banks and investors on bond issuances. He is most active on securitisation mandates and structured finance.
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Jesús Quesada
U
Up and Coming

Jesús Quesada focuses on securitisation transactions and facility agreements, assisting key clients in the financial sector.

Jesús Quesada makes complex transactions look easy. He can be relied upon to give sensible advice and to manage the most difficult transactions with diplomacy and skill.

He is technically thorough and also offers a commercial vision in his work. He left a positive impression on us.

Francisco Pizarro
Associates to watch

Francisco Pizarro assists major financial institutions with key debt operations in the Spanish market.

Antonio Henriquez
Spotlight
Admitted in England & Wales and in Canada, Antonio Henriquez is in a prime position to advise Spanish banks on cross-border debt capital markets transactions including large note issuances and those with UK law elements.

Antonio Henriquez is a fantastic reference in this area and he stands out for his technical capacity.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Debt

Francisco Pizarro
Associates to watch
Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives

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José Manuel Cuenca
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Band 1
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Eduardo García
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Band 3
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Jesús Quesada
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: UK/US-qualified Experts

Antonio Henriquez
Spotlight