About

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The Banking & Finance team participated in a great variety of transactions in different areas. The practice is widely regarded for its sophisticated counsel, commercial insight, and deep regulatory knowledge across the full spectrum of financial transactions. We advise leading domestic and international financial institutions, private equity firms, corporates, and multilateral organizations on complex financings, from cross-border syndicated loans and acquisition finance to project finance, structured finance, and refinancing operations.

Our lawyers are adept at navigating the legal, regulatory, and operational nuances of high-value transactions, and are regularly called upon to structure and negotiate innovative financing solutions across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, real estate, and telecommunications. We combine technical excellence with a client-centric approach, providing strategic advice that balances legal risk with business priorities.We also have a strong track record advising lenders and borrowers on capital markets issues, and financial restructurings, including distressed debt scenarios and workouts.

Our Banking & Finance team is known for its agility, responsiveness, and ability to deliver seamless execution in time-sensitive transactions. These qualities have earned us long-standing relationships with top-tier clients and a reputation as one of the leading Banking & Finance practices in the market.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Spain

6
Band 6

What the Team is Known For

CMS's banking and finance department enters the rankings following an increase in market recognition. With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, the law firm boasts a strong team and enjoys praise from clients for its work. The group offers advice to relevant international and national clients, as well as financial entities, with experience in syndicated financings, debt restructurings and loan facilities. It additionally supplements its offering with capabilities in the project finance and regulatory space.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Aquila Capital as the borrower of a financing by ING, related to the construction of a 180 MW PV asset portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ricardo Plasencia
3
Ricardo Plasencia
3
Band 3

Ricardo Plasencia receives strong market support for his regulatory practice within banking and finance. He continues to receive endorsement as he regularly advises on regulatory aspects of day-to-day financial operations, bond issuances and asset transfers requiring regulatory clearance.

Ricardo has great knowledge of financial regulatory matters. He responds quickly and with a practical angle that adds a lot of value.

Ricardo is a dedicated and committed professional.

He is attentive and has a clear business vision.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Ricardo Plasencia
3
Ricardo Plasencia
3
Band 3

Members

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Alberto Mata

Alejandro González

Borja Vázquez