Department profile
Garrigues

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Garrigues

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Garrigues's outstanding team is regularly sought after for its expertise across the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates. The department is especially engaged by Spanish corporates and banks, that appreciate the firm's strength in refinancings, acquisition and asset finance transactions. The law firm complements its holistic offering with its presence in finance regulatory mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues advised Itínere Infraestructuras as borrower on a EUR845 million financing to repay existing syndicated financings.

Strengths

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  • The expertise and involvement of the partners are excellent, providing solutions at all times.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Garrigues provides total availability and is resolution-oriented.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The firm provides outstanding responses which helps close the transaction on time.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The team at Garrigues has high experience and knowledge of the sector. It is well sized and organised to provide quality and efficient results.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • It is able to break down complex matters into simple terms which are understandable to their clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Gaspar Atienza
    Band 2Gaspar Atienza

    Gaspar Atienza

    Gaspar Atienza enjoys market visibility due to his notable role on complex mandates, acting for investment companies and banks. He also assists with energy and infrastructure project finance deals in Spain and abroad. He also handles leveraged finance transactions.
    • Gaspar is amazing, very available for a partner. He has a lot of experience and provides a very good service to his clients, being very flexible. I enjoy working with him.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Gaspar is always up to the task, regardless of the complexity or demands of the matter.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He works well and I like to cooperate with him.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 2José Miguel Pinillos
    Band 2José Miguel Pinillos

    José Miguel Pinillos

    José Miguel Pinillos offers in-depth expertise across a wide array of banking and finance mandates ranging from acquisition to debt restructurings and refinancings.

    • José Miguel Pinillos has great experience in the sector. He offers a wide variety of alternatives and has an ability to adapt to the needs of the client.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He always provides an immediate response and can solve complex multi-jurisdictional issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 6Gonzalo Rivera Gómez
    Band 6Gonzalo Rivera Gómez

    Gonzalo Rivera Gómez

    Gonzalo Rivera Gómez is well regarded in the market for his practice in the Spanish banking and finance arena. He offers expertise working in sustainable financings, debt restructurings and many other financial transactions.

    • He is very knowledgeable and is able to articulate the issues in a way that makes it easy to understand, focusing on practical elements.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 6Naiara Bueno
    Band 6Naiara Bueno

    Naiara Bueno

    Naiara Bueno continues to receive recognition for her experience in banking and finance mandates, including debt restructuring and syndicated financing advice to both lenders and borrowers. She is based in Barcelona.
    • Naiara is an exceptional lawyer, with a 360-degree vision, and is close to the client. She shows a unique ability to solve complex problems and conflicts.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

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