Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
Ranked Individual
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CMS houses a strong banking and finance regulatory team. It is well placed to advise clients in the financial sector on EU-wide regulatory requirements, especially in the set up of financial service entities. The firm offers additional expertise in compliance gaps to meet obligations under DORA and MiCA. Clients also benefit from its experience in the registration of entities with the Bank of Spain.
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CMS supported Swisscanto Asset Management International with the regulatory and corporate aspects related to the set-up of its Spanish branch.
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CMS offers availability, proximity, extensive knowledge of the market and a dedicated team with total adaptability to the needs of the clients.
They were able to provide robust technical answers to questions outside of the market standard, in a quick manner adjusting to the real-time needs of a closing.
They master all the topics on which they advise, showing a lot of experience and giving a lot of security.
CMS knows exactly what our business is about. It does not propose unnecessary measures, but rather tailors advice to what we require.
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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.
He always made himself available to us and personally made sure that the deliverables were adjusted to the deadlines of the transaction.
Ricardo is a great professional who follows up on all issues. He is very good and provides quality response times.
The best thing about Ricardo is his wide, practical experience. He is able to predict in advance how regulators will react and the best way forward, is very knowledgeable and is a heavy studier.
Financial Services Regulation
France 2026
Practice area: Financial Services Regulation
Location: France
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