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Hogan Lovells

Banking & Finance

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Our Madrid Banking & Finance team is made up of 10 lawyers, led by two partners. With teams on the ground in major financial hubs and emerging economies, our extensive market and industry knowledge and wide resources on a global scale allow us to help clients face the challenges of local and multijurisdictional matters.

Our Banking & Finance practice proactively strives to eliminate obstacles that stand in the way of effective agreements for our clients.  Our fresh knowledge of what is happening throughout the banking and finance sector informs our advice to clients on the best methods to develop their businesses in new markets, design and rollout new products, and acquire new businesses.

In this area, we have relevant experience advising in project finance, acquisition finance, asset finance, real estate finance, restructuring and debt refinance, debt trading and loan portfolio transactions and regulatory law. We also work across all major market sectors, including retail and investment banks, intermediaries, peer to peer lenders, FinTech companies, alternative lenders, asset managers and infrastructure providers, as well as industry bodies and regulators, bringing a holistic market perspective to all prospective client projects.

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Madrid-based department of Hogan Lovells is well reputed in the Spanish banking and finance world, with the team being particularly praised by prestigious international lenders as well as borrowers for its strength in acquisition finance mandates. The law firm also offers strength in project financings, especially in the energy sector, as well as complex debt restructurings. Hogan Lovells often attracts attention for its ability to handle mid-cap lending transactions. With its expansive international network, the team is able to assist with multi-jurisdictional mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Green Energy Platform as borrower, with the EUR54 million syndicated financing for the construction of renewable energy assets.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells is very accessible and available to discuss concerns.

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  • Hogan Lovells has a team of great experts across different areas.

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  • The firm has been impeccable in supporting with problems that arise, as to ensure the transaction's closing.

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  • It has very good experience in handling complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alfredo Barona
    Alfredo Barona

    Alfredo Barona

    Alfredo Barona is a notable practitioner in the Spanish banking and finance world. He regularly advises international banking syndicates and equity firms on large acquisition finance and debt refinancing projects.

    • Alfredo is on top of the transactions, looking for solutions and closing with a satisfactory result for all parties.

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    • He has proven to have enormous experience and has been able to respond quickly and efficiently to technically complex issues and with involvement from different jurisdictions.

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    • He is an excellent lawyer. From a technical level he is available, very involved in transactions and understands our needs.

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  • José Luis Vázquez
    José Luis Vázquez

    José Luis Vázquez

    Co-head of department José Luis Vázquez actively works on acquisition financing and debt restructuring in the areas of real estate, electronics and the automobile industry, among others.

    • José Luis Vázquez is a top-level professional with a great capacity for analysis and for providing solutions to complex issues.

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  • Carlos Meijide
    Carlos Meijide

    Carlos Meijide

    Counsel Carlos Meijide advises international bank syndicates on debt refinancing and facility agreements. He also has additional expertise in the financing of construction projects.

    • Carlos can anticipate issues and offers the technical solutions needed to overcome them.

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    • Carlos Meijide is accessible and helps clarify our concerns.

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    • He leads transactions well, taking charge and looking for solutions.

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