Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Spain

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters houses a top-tier banking and finance practice with excellent bench strength. The department is heavily involved in leveraged buyouts and refinancing transactions, and often advises large lending syndicates or financial sponsors on high-value finance transactions. The department additionally assists with the negotiation of credit facilities that incorporate sustainability targets for borrowers. Furthermore, Linklaters assists major Spanish corporates with various transactions ranging from the refinancing of debt through to new project finance transactions in the renewable energy sector. The law firm complements its services with its expertise in standalone regulatory mandates for banks and financial services companies, advising on EU-wide regulations, compliance in M&A matters and market entries. The team is also active in project finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Bridgepoint on the financing for the EUR700 million acquisition of Windar Renovables.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Crosse
1
Ben Crosse
1
Band 1
Global co-head of Linklaters' banking group Ben Crosse is admitted to the Bar in Spain and England & Wales. He is particularly sought after to handle debt refinancing and restructuring, project financing for energy mandates, and acquisition financing.

Ben gives practical solutions, he is always present in matters and acts like an in-house lawyer.

Juan Barona
1
Juan Barona
1
Band 1
Renowned practitioner Juan Barona is held in high esteem for his incredible breadth of expertise in complex acquisition finance mandates, acting for capital funds and prestigious banks. He also demonstrates experience in refinancing of debt and renewable energy finance projects.

Juan is a lawyer with a very strong commercial vision.

Paloma Fierro
2
Paloma Fierro
2
Band 2
Paloma Fierro is a highly sought-after adviser due to her expertise in a broad range of financial services regulatory matters, including market entries, M&A-related regulatory advice and liaising with relevant regulatory bodies.

Paloma is a very complete lawyer: she coordinates her team very well and always responds to our requests, regardless of the degree of complexity.

Begoña Martínez
6
Begoña Martínez
6
Band 6
Begoña Martínez is recognised for her assistance with complex acquisition finance and debt restructuring mandates, where she acts for prestigious lenders and borrowers.

Begoña has an impeccable track record at Linklaters. She is capable of combining performance and a proximity to the client, which helps in daily work.

Francisco Sainz-Trápaga
6
Francisco Sainz-Trápaga
6
Band 6
Francisco Sainz-Trápaga regularly assists with complex transactions including refinancings, credit facilities and acquisition finance projects.

Francisco is very proactive and always very clear in his advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters

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Banking & Finance

Juan Barona
1
Juan Barona
1
Band 1
Begoña Martínez
6
Begoña Martínez
6
Band 6
Francisco Sainz-Trápaga
6
Francisco Sainz-Trápaga
6
Band 6
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Paloma Fierro
2
Paloma Fierro
2
Band 2
Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified Experts

Ben Crosse
1
Ben Crosse
1
Band 1
Project Finance

Juan Barona
3
Juan Barona
3
Band 3