About

Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Our Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance team has extensive experience advising on credit and capital market transactions, and on regulatory issues in the financial sector and in the insurance field.

In relation to credit operations advice, we have a preferred position advising companies, financial institutions and investment funds on corporate finance, project finance, LBOs, asset finance, real estate finance, restructuring and secondary market operations. We work together with our London and New York offices and with the best Anglo-American law firms in international credit operations, including those subject to laws other than Spanish or Portuguese.

In relation to capital markets, we advise issuers, underwriters or insurers, investment services companies and investors in local and international capital market operations, on all types of securities, including IPOs or shares offered for subscription, private placements, block trades or accelerated bookbuild offerings, etc.

Our advice on financial regulatory matters includes matters related to regulated markets, Multilateral Trading Systems, clearing and settlement chambers, their operating regulations, management entities, MiFID, rules of conduct, transparency and information, inside information, sanctioning proceedings, both in the administrative and judicial stages etc., including regulatory proceedings before the supervisory authorities, such as the Spanish and Portuguese Securities Market Authorities.

 

 

Chambers Review

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Project Finance - Spain

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The Spanish law firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo houses a strong banking and finance practice. The team enjoys a particularly strong reputation for its capabilities in complex energy and infrastructure finance projects as well as debt refinancing and restructuring. While mostly acting on behalf of investment banks, commercial banks and hedge funds, the firm is also sought after by Spanish corporates. Gómez-Acebo & Pombo supplements its strong service offering with additional prowess in handling asset and acquisition finance transactions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised a group of creditors in the refinancing of Telepizza's debt amounting to EUR530 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Verónica Romaní Sancho
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Verónica Romaní Sancho
1
Band 1
Verónica Romaní Sancho is one of Spain's most recognised banking and finance practitioners, with particular expertise in project finance mandates, especially those in the renewable energy sector. She also assists with general financing mandates.

She delivers excellent work every time.

She is one of the most qualified and experienced lawyers in the sector.

Verónica is fast and always has a solution for each issue, with very good knowledge of the energy sector.

Miguel Lamo de Espinosa Abarca
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Miguel Lamo de Espinosa Abarca
2
Band 2
Dual-qualified in the USA and Spain, Miguel Lamo de Espinosa Abarca supports clients on complex refinancing and debt restructuring mandates, being particularly sought after by creditors and bondholders.
Rafael Aguilera Álvarez
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Rafael Aguilera Álvarez
2
Band 2
Rafael Aguilera Álvarez is sought after for his expertise in mid-cap refinancing and debt restructuring mandates, acting on behalf of Spanish lenders.

He's a great professional and also very efficient.

He offers a wealth of experience and commercial orientation in his advice.

Rafael is an extraordinary lawyer. His service is fantastic, his work is at the highest level and he has a great ability to handle complex matters.

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Vanessa Armas Molina
U
Up and Coming

Counsel Vanessa Armas Molina enters the rankings following increased recognition for her practice in project finance. She regularly assists clients in the financing of projects, particularly in the energy space.

Vanessa Armas is always very involved in matters, and also proactive.

Her work is excellent in every way.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

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Banking & Finance

Miguel Lamo de Espinosa Abarca
2
Miguel Lamo de Espinosa Abarca
2
Band 2
Rafael Aguilera Álvarez
2
Rafael Aguilera Álvarez
2
Band 2
Verónica Romaní Sancho
3
Verónica Romaní Sancho
3
Band 3
Project Finance

Verónica Romaní Sancho
1
Verónica Romaní Sancho
1
Band 1
U
Vanessa Armas Molina
U
Up and Coming