Department profile
Hogan Lovells

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Hogan Lovells

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 3

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.

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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  • It has very good experience in handling complex issues.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells has a team of great experts across different areas.

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells is very accessible and available to discuss concerns.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alfredo Barona
    Band 2Alfredo 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.
    • He is an excellent lawyer. From a technical level he is available, very involved in transactions and understands our needs.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • 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.

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 5José Luis Vázquez
    Band 5José 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.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingCarlos Meijide
    Up and ComingCarlos 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 Meijide is accessible and helps clarify our concerns.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Carlos can anticipate issues and offers the technical solutions needed to overcome them.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He leads transactions well, taking charge and looking for solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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