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Latham & Watkins LLP

Banking & Finance

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins houses a well-reputed banking and finance practice. The department is recognised for its involvement in complex and often international financing transactions. The team regularly advises well-known international lenders such as capital funds and investment banks as well as borrowers on acquisition and corporate finance and refinancings. Its excellent international network further assists with cross-border mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Apollo on the EUR1.2 billion financing for its complete shareholding acquisition of Applus Services.

Strengths

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  • The firm has high technical competence and is creative when it comes to dealing with problems.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • It is very agile in the matters but they also maintain the great quality of their work.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Latham & Watkins has a multidisciplinary team with good people.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Colomina
    Fernando Colomina

    Fernando Colomina

    Fernando Colomina advises on complex corporate and acquisition financings, including those with capital markets instruments. He advises both lenders and borrowers.

    • Fernando Colomina is consistently proactive, client-oriented and solution-focused.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • His technical capability is solid and gives us a lot of confidence. We know he will do a very good job.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He always meets timelines with good quality and he is very friendly.

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  • Pedro de Rojas
    Pedro de Rojas

    Pedro de Rojas

    Pedro de Rojas is held in high esteem for his proficiency in banking and finance mandates, acting on behalf of well-known lenders and borrowers. He regularly advises on restructuring processes as well as corporate and leveraged finance.

    • Pedro de Rojas has a good perspective of technical matters and is a deal-maker. He can also simplify complex technical issues.

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  • Luis Sánchez
    Luis Sánchez

    Luis Sánchez

    Counsel Luis Sánchez's practice covers acquisition and corporate finance transactions, including those relating to the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors. He advises lenders and borrowers from Spain and abroad.

    • Luis Sánchez is commercial, diligent, customer-attentive, fast and efficient.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Luis Sánchez has extensive technical knowledge and provides excellent customer service. He provides full dedication and quick responses.

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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (3)

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