Restructuring/Insolvency

Dynamic global firm offering clients an impressive breadth of expertise across restructuring and refinancing issues, with superb credentials on the debtor side of high-profile matters. Repeatedly operates at the very top of the market, with wide-ranging experience assisting clients with different types of restructuring processes, including the Spanish scheme of arrangement. Offers impressive international capabilities, with a team set up to advise under both Spanish and English law, including English-qualified solicitors who are permanently based in Madrid. Well regarded in the market for its advice to investment funds in the acquisition of distressed debt, as well as representation of indebted companies in formal insolvency proceedings.

One interviewee praises the team's "first rate" service with international matters, describing Linklaters as "flexible and understanding."

"I have confidence in the team's technical abilities," states another source, adding: "For complex questions, Linklaters is extraordinary."

Advised CVC Capital Partners and Lecta on Lecta's EUR800 million restructuring.

Managing associate Begoña Martínez regularly assists clients with restructurings spanning across multiple jurisdictions. She is often mandated by international or domestic funds and banks.

The "stupendous" Juan Barona is praised by sources for his great attention to detail. Benefiting from a strong reputation for his banking and finance practice, Juan Barona is adept at handling complex restructuring and refinancing mandates often involving cross-border elements.