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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets: Equity - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


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 on 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 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 its 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 BNP Paribas as the dealers on the establishment of Redexis's EUR2 billion EMTN programme.

Strengths

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  • What I like about working with them is that they are problem solvers and they always come up with a solution.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Their multidisciplinary teams work seamlessly together, ensuring that every aspect of a matter is addressed with precision and care. We trust them to manage our most critical and demanding issues.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Clifford Chance are exceptional and known to be extremely commercial, with fast responsiveness.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • We value Clifford Chance's full availability, their rigour in legal analysis and their international network, which is at your disposal on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Eduardo García
    Band 3Eduardo García

    Eduardo García

    Eduardo García has experience advising international banks and investors on bond issuances. He is most active on securitisation mandates and structured finance.
  • Up and ComingJesús Quesada
    Up and ComingJesús Quesada

    Jesús Quesada

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

    • Jesús not only is technically excellent but also brings a uniquely commercial and pragmatic approach to every transaction. He is always directly involved, ensuring a hands-on service.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • Jesús Quesada has been an indispensable lawyer on transactions of a highly complex and sophisticated nature. He is recognised for his ability to provide clear, actionable answers.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • His dedication, responsiveness and ability to simplify complexity make him a trusted adviser and a pleasure to work with.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingLeonardo Fernandez
    Up and ComingLeonardo Fernandez

    Leonardo Fernandez

    Leonardo Fernandez is a well-reputed expert in Spanish securitisation and derivatives mandates, assisting key industry clients with various types of structured finance transactions, including those with significant cross-border aspects.

    • Leonardo Fernandez is extremely good to work with due to his positive and solution-oriented approach.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • Leonardo Fernandez's commercial understanding and deep familiarity with the local regulatory and structuring landscape are invaluable and have consistently stood out.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • He is able to anticipate the points that are commercially important and sensitive.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchÁngel Muñoz Alonso
    Associates to watchÁngel Muñoz Alonso

    Ángel Muñoz Alonso

    Ángel Muñoz Alonso is a senior associate who is incredibly active on all types of derivatives matters, including those that have important regulatory aspects.

    • Ángel Muñoz gets involved whenever there is a very specific issue on the derivatives side as he is an expert in these matters.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • He offers impeccable customer service and specialisation in derivatives.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchAnna Buscaglia
    Associates to watchAnna Buscaglia

    Anna Buscaglia

    Anna Buscaglia joins the rankings this year due to significant client praise for her capital markets expertise. She is most notably involved in assisting clients spanning several industry spaces with debt-related issues.

    • Anna is super committed and very responsive.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • Anna is very attentive, very decisive and accessible. She also displays a good attitude.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • She is a very good lawyer offering an excellent service.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchFrancisco Pizarro
    Associates to watchFrancisco Pizarro

    Francisco Pizarro

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

    • Francisco Pizarro provides exceptional customer service.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • He always has a very positive attitude to problems, which is important. Francisco also has empathy for the client.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • He is a very resilient person, available to help. Everything we put in his hands we know he will work on at all times.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
  • SpotlightAntonio Henriquez
    SpotlightAntonio Henriquez

    Antonio Henriquez

    Admitted in England and 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 retains great technical knowledge and understands how to handle complicated situations.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • Antonio Henriquez is an impeccable professional with in-depth subject matter knowledge and exceptional customer support.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
    • Antonio is very diligent and has a lot of attention for details.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

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