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Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is a 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. The law firm 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. It advises investment funds on the acquisition of distressed debt as well as representing indebted companies in formal insolvency proceedings. It 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised OHLA on the debt aspects of its recapitalisation.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters excels in its business acumen and knowledge of financial institutions. It offers a high level of commitment and aligns interests to reach an agreement that is satisfactory for all parties.

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  • The team at Linklaters has the ability to understand the commercial nuances of a transaction.

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  • The team did a fantastic job.

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  • Linklaters was very thoughtful, responsive and user-friendly. It did a great job and it has been a pleasure to work with the team.

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  • Linklaters offers decisiveness, problem-solving orientation, work capacity and coordination. It has an excellent team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Sainz-Trápaga
    Francisco Sainz-Trápaga

    Francisco Sainz-Trápaga

    Francisco Sainz-Trápaga is experienced representing syndicates of lenders, including national and international banks, in large restructuring and refinancing procedures.

    • Francisco Sainz-Trápaga not only advises on legal and regulatory risks, but also takes a leadership role in negotiations, providing executable proposals and solutions.

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    • Francisco possesses extensive knowledge and experience, and he is very efficient and decisive. He is always willing to help with any issues that may arise.

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    • Francisco Sainz-Trápaga stands out for his professionalism, technical excellence and knowledge of products, processes and structures in complex restructuring processes.

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    • Francisco Sainz-Trápaga achieves response times that are difficult to beat.

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    • You can trust Francisco's deep knowledge as well as his ability to put himself in the position of his clients. I would recommend him to anyone.

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  • Juan Barona
    Juan Barona

    Juan Barona

    Juan Barona benefits from a strong reputation for his banking and finance practice and is adept at handling complex restructuring and refinancing mandates, often involving cross-border elements.

    • Juan Barona is a very commercial lawyer.

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  • Borja Fernández de Trocóniz
    Borja Fernández de Trocóniz

    Borja Fernández de Trocóniz

    Borja Fernández de Trocóniz is experienced acting on insolvency proceedings, including liquidation mandates, among others.

    • Borja Fernández de Trocóniz is an experienced and highly competent lawyer.

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    • Borja Fernández de Trocóniz is an excellent lawyer who has demonstrated enormous legal knowledge and outstanding courtroom skills.

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Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (3)

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    Borja Fernández de Trocóniz

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    Francisco Sainz-Trápaga

    Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring

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