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Capital Markets: Debt - Spain

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

With its international network, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer regularly handles major ECM capital market transactions on behalf of its clients from the energy, technology and real estate sectors. The law firm has a notable strength in equity-related mandates, with experience in high-profile corporate spin-off transactions as well as listings. Besides its strength in ECM, the practice demonstrates prowess in handling debt mandates ranging from note and bond issuances to large EMTN programmes. Based in Madrid, the capital market practice at Freshfields regularly cooperates with offices in London and across Europe to offer comprehensive cross-border advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Criteria Caixa on the renewal of its EUR2 billion EMTN programme, listed on Euronext Ireland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alfonso De Marcos
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Alfonso De Marcos
1
Band 1

Alfonso De Marcos retains a top-tier ranking as a result of strong market support. He is well reputed for his expertise in equity capital markets transactions. He frequently advises energy companies and financial institutions on IPOs and other ECM instructions, whereby clients benefit from his multi-jurisdictional capabilities.

Alfonso De Marcos gives a high degree of attention to his clients, making everything easy and simple.

He delivers outstanding work.

Alfonso is an exceptional lawyer with impeccable customer treatment, providing direct and understandable advice. Being able to count on him is a real luxury.

Armando Albarrán
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Armando Albarrán
1
Band 1
Armando Albarrán is a leading figure in the Spanish capital markets world, with particular expertise in ECM and corporate mandates including IPOs.

Armando Albarrán is decisive and always thinking about how to solve the problems that arise.

He is well known in the market network and is one of the best lawyers for sure. 

Chelsey Kaka
Associates to watch

Chelsey Kaka showcases significant activity in debt capital markets operations such as EMTN programme renewals. She is dual-qualified in England & Wales, and Spain.

Chelsey Kaka is technically very strong and she is also a great negotiator.

She is a real pleasure to work with. 

Chelsey combines outstanding technical rigour with an unusual ability to understand and respond to customer concerns in a timely and effective manner.

Joe Amann
Joe Amann
Spotlight
As head of the English law practice in Spain, Joe Amann regularly advises on complex cross-border capital markets transactions, especially those with UK components. His expertise covers various issues such as IPOs, large bond issuances and EMTN programmes.

He has a strong ability to understand and explain complex topics.

Joe is a magnificent lawyer providing excellent treatment. He is technical, adaptable and also available.

Joe Amann is always attentive to the needs of his clients.

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Capital Markets: Debt

Chelsey Kaka
Associates to watch
Capital Markets: Equity

Alfonso De Marcos
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Alfonso De Marcos
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Armando Albarrán
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Armando Albarrán
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Band 1
Capital Markets: UK/US-qualified Experts

Joe Amann
Joe Amann
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