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Our team in Spain has a broad-ranging and in-depth experience in all kinds of financing transactions, advising both lenders and borrowers alike.

What sets us apart is our ability to draw on the expertise of English and Spanish qualified lawyers here on the ground in Madrid. We can offer immediate access to both English and Spanish legal advice and run English law-governed transactions locally.

Our team works closely with the office's other practice areas to provide support to their matters and transactions. In particular, our cross-practice restructuring and insolvency team benefits from the expertise of our finance lawyers, alongside our corporate, tax and dispute resolution teams.

Our practice provides legal advice on a wide range of financing transactions including acquisition finance, bank lending, corporate finance, debt capital markets, distressed debt, restructuring and insolvency, project finance, real estate finance and securitisations.

Chambers Review

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Project Finance - Spain

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is appreciated by lenders and borrowers such as banking syndicates, capital funds and Spanish corporates for its expertise in banking and finance transactions. The law firm is a popular choice to advise on mid-market acquisition and corporate financings as well as large refinancings. Its expertise in LBO financing adds to the firm's broad offering. The team assists with project financings, especially those pertaining to the energy and real estate sectors. Due to its cooperation with its corporate and construction law experts as well as its international reach, Herbert Smith Freehills is well positioned to offer comprehensive services.

Work Highlights

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills

  • Hebert Smith Freehills advised Stirling Square Capital partners on the EUR153 million financing for the acquisition and refinancing of the Gestion Tributaria Territorial group.

Strengths

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The law firm provides impeccable service and responds in a timely manner.

Project Finance respondent
Global

Herbert Smith Freehills knows the market very well and actively promotes relationships.

Project Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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3
Armando García-Mendoza
3
Band 3

Head of department Armando García Mendoza is sought after for his expertise in refinancings and acquisition financing transactions, advising equity funds and banking syndicates.

His extensive experience in the sector and good client service make him stand out.

Armando is very committed, pro-deal, and always offers good alternatives when things get tough.

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Sergio Cires
4
Sergio Cires
4
Band 4
Sergio Cires joined Herbert Smith Freehills in November 2023. He advises international lenders on a plethora of financing transactions such as corporate, acquisition and debt restructuring finance. He also assists with project finance mandates.

Sergio offers strong legal and negotiation skills.

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Carmen Jara
U
Up and Coming
Carmen Jara offers expertise in debt restructuring transactions as well as acquisition and corporate finance mandates on behalf of well-known national and international lenders.
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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills

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Spain

Banking & Finance
3
Armando García-Mendoza
3
Band 3
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Sergio Cires
6
Sergio Cires
6
Band 6
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Carmen Jara
U
Up and Coming
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Project Finance
Sergio Cires
4
Sergio Cires
4
Band 4
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Members

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Andrew Kelly

Armando García-Mendoza

Beatriz del Rey

Deborah Dove

Félix Hernández

Leopoldo González-Echenique

Clients

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BBVA

BNP Paribas

Banco Santander

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

CACIB

Caixabank

Magnum Capital Partners

Trilantic Capital Partners

Industries

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Energy

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Real estate

Retail