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Clifford Chance LLP

Project Finance

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Project Finance - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a well-positioned outfit active in both the Spanish and international financial landscape. The law firm advises on the financing or refinancing of energy and infrastructure projects across Spain and Latin American jurisdictions. The team is also held in high regard due to its ability to advise on ESG-linked loans.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Canadian Solar on a EUR1.3 million green financing.

Strengths

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  • The team has a wealth of experience in handling highly complex transactions, with seamless integration of the firm's international network.

    Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Clifford Chance are hard-working and great with delivery. They also have vast capacity to handle our needs.

    Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Clifford Chance has a great and versatile team.

    Project Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsJosé Guardo
    Star IndividualsJosé Guardo

    José Guardo

    Star lawyer José Guardo remains a towering figure in the Spanish project 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.

    • It's an absolute pleasure working with José, as his availability and experience add significant value to the transaction.

      Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Eugenio Fernández-Rico
    Band 3Eugenio Fernández-Rico

    Eugenio Fernández-Rico

    Eugenio Fernández-Rico is active on project finance mandates, with expertise in ESG-linked loans and infrastructure projects. These include desalination and solar plants as well as transmission line projects.

    • Eugenio is pro-deal, direct and able to unite both parties in a transaction.

      Project Finance respondentEurope
    • Eugenio anticipates the creation of opportunities and knows the customer well, which helps him manage operations with agility.

      Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingEduardo Sanchez
    Up and ComingEduardo Sanchez

    Eduardo Sanchez

    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.

    • Eduardo delivers a high-quality product, bringing to the table cross-border experience that adds significant value.

      Project Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (3)

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