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Restructuring/Insolvency: Insolvency - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Garrigues is a prestigious national outfit with an experienced team composed of several insolvency experts. The law firm represents both debtor companies and creditors in insolvency proceedings, including high-profile matters in which creditors challenge liquidation plans, as well as defending directors' liability cases brought by insolvency administrators or creditors. The team enjoys a strong presence in top-tier restructuring mandates, often assisting Spanish banks, international private equity funds and insurance companies with the protection of their creditor interests in ailing Spanish companies. Corporate debt refinancings and acquisitions of interests in distressed companies are additional areas of expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Garrigues advised Bondholders as agent of the syndicate of noteholders in relation to the restructuring of Asturiana de Laminados.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrián Thery
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Adrián Thery
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Adrián Thery has an excellent track record acting on insolvency proceedings on behalf of international conglomerates and local banks, with additional experience in significant debt restructuring and refinancing mandates.

Adrián is a highly recognised lawyer with solid technical expertise.

He has the ability to analyse every complex issues and is always available.

Adrián is the person that knows most about restructurings in Spain. He really understands everything. He is the best lawyer I have worked with.

I have worked with various lawyers specialising in bankruptcy and restructuring law and I believe Adrián is the most brilliant and comprehensive of them.

He is phenomenal.

Borja García-Alamán
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Borja García-Alamán
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Borja García-Alamán has substantial experience in pre-bankruptcy processes and complex insolvency proceedings. This includes those involving directors' liability claims.

Borja understands his clients' needs and concerns, which allows him to offer tailored and personal advice.

Borja García-Alamán provides excellent advice at all times.

Borja is excellent in all aspects.

Borja is a great professional with a very good commercial vision.

Borja is distinguished by his total dedication and constant availability to his clients.

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Juan María Jiménez
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Juan María Jiménez is a partner in the restructuring and insolvency department based in Madrid. He has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border judicial insolvency proceedings.

Juan María Jiménez is an excellent lawyer. He has a very straightforward approach and resolves problems efficiently.

His in-depth knowledge of the law allows him to offer up-to-date and reliable advice. He has a professional and proactive style, clearly explaining even the most complex legal issues.

Juan María is characterised by his closeness and absolute commitment. He stands out for his total availability and ability to empathise, always putting himself in the shoes of the person he advises.

Juan María provides excellent advice at all times.

Juan María is very friendly, commercial and a good technician.

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Insolvency

Adrián Thery
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Adrián Thery
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Borja García-Alamán
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Borja García-Alamán
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Juan María Jiménez
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Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

Adrián Thery
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Adrián Thery
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