Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
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Provided by CMS
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.
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With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, CMS 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.
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CMS advised Deutsche Bank on the EUR55.6 million sale of its non-performing loans portfolio.
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CMS is efficient and agile in the responses provided.
The firm has experience, in-depth knowledge and an ability to handle complex transactions.
It has versatility and adaptability to provide great service in different types of transactions.
CMS is technically brilliant.
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Head of the department Alberto Mata Rodríguez is recognised for his expertise in a broad spectrum of banking and finance mandates, including debt and acquisition financings. He also has additional expertise in supporting clients with facilities agreements.
Alberto provides agile, fast and effective service. He is very timely in his responses.
He is very commercial and has sound technical knowledge.
Banking & Finance
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