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Project Finance - Spain

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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 known for its prowess in advising on significant project finance agreements that facilitate energy and infrastructure developments in Spain and abroad, including those with ESG components. Furthermore, Spanish corporates and banks 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, especially those pertaining to the authorisation and setting up of new investment vehicles and M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues acted on behalf of a syndicate of financial institutions on a EUR285 million credit facility granted to Astara Mobility.

Strengths

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Garrigues has a highly qualified team with an excellent willingness to help at all times.

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I really like working with Garrigues because, whilst it is a very big team, you are still treated by the partners as if it were a boutique. The service is very personalised.

Project Finance respondent
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The firm stands out for its ability to solve very complex situations cohesively.

Project Finance respondent
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The team members have great in-depth knowledge of the regulations, the regulator and the client. This means that they are always looking for the best option.

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The proximity to the client and the very relevant involvement from the partners are what make Garrigues stand out.

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcos Botella
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Band 1
Top-ranked practitioner Marcos Botella boasts remarkable experience in high-end energy project finance deals, where he advises both lenders and borrowers.

Marcos is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in our sector.

I have a lot of confidence in him. I really like how he works.

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José Miguel Pinillos
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Band 2
José Miguel Pinillos offers in-depth expertise across a wide array of banking and finance mandates ranging from acquisition and project financings to debt restructurings and refinancings.

José is a very strong negotiator.

He is a great lawyer, always focused on reaching satisfactory agreements for all parties.

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Luis de la Peña
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Band 2
Luis de la Peña is widely appreciated for his prowess in handling the authorisation and establishment of asset management companies as well as M&A transactions requiring regulatory clearance.

Luis has an excellent ability to lead teams and clients through matters.

He provides brilliance and practicality.

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Gaspar Atienza
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Band 3
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 a magnificent banking and finance lawyer, with extensive experience in a wide range of matters.

He is strongly committed to clients, offering a strong involvement in transactions and fostering very good client relationships.

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Jon Goirigolzarri
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Band 4
Jon Goirigolzarri is an increasingly recognised practitioner in the market, with experience advising well-known Spanish banks on the financing of energy projects, especially in the renewables sector.
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Gonzalo Rivera Gómez
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Band 6

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.

Gonzalo is an excellent lawyer that always works with us on financial issues.

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Naiara Bueno
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Band 6
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.

Naira perfectly understands transactions from a legal perspective, but also comprehends the strategic reasoning behind them.

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Francesc Cholvi
Associates to watch

Senior associate Francesc Cholvi is recognised in the rankings for his work, which includes providing clients with advice on regulatory matters linked to M&A transactions and registration processes.

He has standout technical knowledge and an extraordinary hands-on approach.

Francesc stands out for his rigour as well as for his involvement in matters.

Francesc always puts himself in the shoes of clients, and provides prudent recommendations. He also has a very good relationship with regulators.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance
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Gaspar Atienza
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Band 3
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José Miguel Pinillos
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Band 3
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Gonzalo Rivera Gómez
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Band 6
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Naiara Bueno
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Band 6
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
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Luis de la Peña
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Francesc Cholvi
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Project Finance
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Marcos Botella
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José Miguel Pinillos
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Band 2
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Gaspar Atienza
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Jon Goirigolzarri
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Band 4
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