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Freshfields

Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring - Spain

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Freshfields has a well-established team that targets large and complex restructuring and refinancing matters for clients from a range of industries. The law firm has experience acting for investment funds, domestic banks and Spanish real estate developers in both restructuring and insolvency contexts. It earns recognition for its capacity to handle litigation arising within complex insolvency proceedings. Freshfields possesses strong international capabilities owing to the firm's global footprint and client portfolio.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised the lenders on the recapitalisation and debt restructuring of Obrascón Huarte Laín, for a total value of approximately EUR920 million.

Strengths

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  • The team is always available and has experience in complex restructuring processes.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring respondentEurope
  • The team has a very high capacity. It has extensive resources and the ability to communicate at all levels.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring respondentEurope
  • Freshfields offers high availability.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring respondentEurope
  • Freshfields offers knowledge and a global presence.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring respondentEurope
  • Freshfields was very successful and offered excellent communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ana López
    Band 3Ana López

    Ana López

    Ana López's broad restructuring practice covers debt refinancing and distressed asset acquisitions.
    • Ana López is a great lawyer. She's magnificent.

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