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Provided by KPMG Abogados
The area is led by Luis Fernandez, Partner with more than 20 years of experience.
More than 200 shipping finance transactions handled in the past fifteen years (probably more than any other Spanish firm), support our department. We work mostly on behalf of the biggest banks in the business and in Spain. We have handled some of the most relevant deals ever closed in Spain, most of them with an international scope.
We active develop of the new Spanish tax lease regime implemented in January 2013. We have participated in the majority of the deals that have been formalized under such new regime, having advised all of the main parties, including international shipowners, Spanish shipyards and financing banks.
Chambers Review
KPMG Abogados houses an esteemed team, handling the full breadth of ship finance matters across Spain. The law firm is particularly experienced in acquisition finance and shipbuilding finance mandates, with notable strength in tax lease schemes. The restructuring of loans and lease schemes is also handled by the firm. Furthermore, KPMG Abogados often coordinates with international law firms to advise on cross-border transactions, notably on those involving a key English law component.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The KPMG Abogados team always tries to be imaginative in giving solutions to any matter."
"We must point out that the law firm is very knowledgeable in intricate and complicated legal issues and is reliable for its efficiency in responding to queries."
"The KPMG Abogados team always tries to be imaginative in giving solutions to any matter."
"We must point out that the law firm is very knowledgeable in intricate and complicated legal issues and is reliable for its efficiency in responding to queries."
Notable Practitioners
Luis Fernández is well versed in handling the financing of vessel constructions, acquisitions and loan agreements, often acting for prominent banks.
"Luis Fernández is always available for his clients, understands their needs and looks for the better solution, even in stressful and difficult environments."
"Luis Fernández is able to review the transaction from all perspectives and give you the best solution and opinion for each issue."
Carlos Rey Portela frequently assists clients with the financing of vessel construction. He is additionally experienced in handling vessel acquisitions and tax lease schemes. His client base is made up of significant financial institutions.
"Carlos Rey Portela is always there to deliver a high-quality service."
"Carlos Rey Portela is an extremely good lawyer. He perfectly knows the market, the type of transactions and the needs of the client. In difficult environments, he always looks for good solutions for the client."