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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


DLA Piper LLP

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 2

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. The Madrid-based department also offers UK law expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised a consortium of lenders, with Goldman Sachs as the arranger, on financings to Real Betis Balompié and Valencia Club de Fútbol, for a total of EUR311 million.

Strengths

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  • One of its greatest strengths is its comprehensive view of the financial market, combined with a clear focus on customer needs.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • DLA Piper has a great ability to analyse complex issues and provide solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The service is fantastic, they have total availability.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1César Herrero
    Band 1César Herrero

    César Herrero

    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 Herrero works well and has a very high standard of work. He is one of the best lawyers in the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He is a professional who can be fully trusted, capable of generating peace of mind even in complex situations or with high deadline pressure.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He is technically one of the best lawyers in Spain. It is incredible how he anticipates questions that can come up.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Jesús Zapata
    Band 3Jesús Zapata

    Jesús Zapata

    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.

    • Jesús is a very dynamic and decisive lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Nerea Cemlyn-Jones
    Band 3Nerea Cemlyn-Jones

    Nerea Cemlyn-Jones

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

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