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Banking & Finance - Spain

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

With its expertise across the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions, the department at DLA Piper is often mandated by key Spanish and foreign banks. Clients regularly seek advice on refinancings, debt restructuring and acquisition finance deals, especially those in the mid-cap sector. The team assists with syndicated loan facilities, having additional experience in high-value mandates that entail the refinancing of major Spanish borrowers. The team complements its strong services with its further expertise in the financing of energy and infrastructure sector projects across Spain and Latin America. The Madrid-based department also offers UK law expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised a syndicate of lenders, including Société Générale, on the refinancing of CIE Automotive Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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César Herrero
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César Herrero
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Band 1
César Herrero is a top-ranked lawyer who handles complex debt refinancing and acquisition finance mandates, boasting additional experience in project finance mandates, especially in the real estate, hospitality and infrastructure sectors. He represents notable clients from Spain, the EU and Latin America.

César is among the best banking lawyers in Spain. He is recognised among all colleagues in the sector and his work is always impeccable.

He is a great professional, always attentive and decisive.

César shows an excellent knowledge of the sector, and he always provides a global vision.

César is one of the best lawyers - the number one for me.

Jesús Zapata
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Jesús Zapata
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Band 3

Managing partner Jesús Zapata is well respected in the Spanish banking and finance market due to his expertise in large finance structuring operations and other transactions, where he acts for prestigious banks and investors.

Nerea Cemlyn-Jones
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Nerea Cemlyn-Jones
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Band 3

Nerea Cemlyn-Jones assists with banking and finance transactions across Spain that are governed by English law.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Spain

Banking & Finance

César Herrero
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César Herrero
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Band 1
Jesús Zapata
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Jesús Zapata
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Band 3
Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified Experts

Nerea Cemlyn-Jones
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Nerea Cemlyn-Jones
3
Band 3
Project Finance

César Herrero
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César Herrero
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Band 1

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