About
Provided by Pérez-Llorca
A strong practice with a unified approach to debt financing and with extensive experience in all types of financing transactions, including bank financings, refinancing and restructuring, direct lending, and debt capital markets. The transactional practice includes a specific team of lawyers devoted to advising debt funds, sponsors, and other players in direct lending transactions. The team also advises on banking regulatory and financial services matters, working closely with fund management and payment services industries as well as fintech projects.
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Chambers Review
Pérez-Llorca houses a respected banking and finance team. The firm enjoys a strong standing among well-known lenders for its expertise in COVID-related emergency refinancings, debt restructuring and corporate as well as asset financings. Additionally, clients benefit from Pérez-Llorca's prowess in handling real estate and construction related financings. The team also offers project finance expertise on large energy-related transactions, especially in relation to renewables. Both national and international clients feel well taken care of by the firm.
Work Highlights
- Pérez-Llorca advised Discovery Networks on the Spanish aspects of its USD6 billion financing granted within the context of the company's merger with WarnerMedia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always aware of the key issues of the transaction and ensure that each of them is dealt with in a manner that protects our interests."
"They are very proactive and they always anticipate our needs."
"Pérez-Llorca is a very sophisticated firm with deep knowledge of complex financing structures and complex negotiations."
"From the most senior to the more junior lawyers, the level of technical knowledge, practical approach and problem-solving approach is truly impressive."
"They are always aware of the key issues of the transaction and ensure that each of them is dealt with in a manner that protects our interests."
"They are very proactive and they always anticipate our needs."
"Pérez-Llorca is a very sophisticated firm with deep knowledge of complex financing structures and complex negotiations."
"From the most senior to the more junior lawyers, the level of technical knowledge, practical approach and problem-solving approach is truly impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Ander Valverde rises in the rankings due to strong market support. He's experienced in advising banking syndicates and notable investors in corporate and acquisition financing. He also advises on complex and often cross-border project finance mandates, where he acts for well-known international lenders and sponsors on energy-related deals.
"Wefeel that he becomes just another member of our in-house legal department and sometimes feels as an extension of our in-house team."
"Ander Valverde is technically superb and very deal-oriented."
"Ander is a good negotiator who finds reasonable compromises for all parties involved in the transaction. He is also good at concentrating his efforts on the key issues."
Josefina Garcia Pedroviejo is known for her involvement in complex banking and finance regulation mandates. She often advises prestigious financial institutions on the set-up of new funds, MiFID II and post-Brexit market entries.
"We fully rely on Josefina Garcia Pedroviejo's knowledge, strong expertise and ability to assess complex business and legal structures."
"We can rely on Josefina and we know that the work will be done on time."
"She is always very well informed of all the new regulations and what other members of the market are doing."
Cosme Colmenero advises well-known Spanish corporates on insolvency-related financing mandates and CapEx investments for real estate assets.
Fausto Romero-Miura is a known banking and finance practitioner who often advises on real estate finance topics.
"He puts our interests ahead and he fights for us."
Ildefonso Arenas advises well-known banks, syndicates and capital funds on acquisition finance transactions as well as debt refinance deals.
"He is a hard worker and he is good at finding solutions. I like the practicality of his advice."
"He provides excellent client support and service."
Monica de San Román enters the rankings due to recognition for her work in complex and cross-border project finance mandates. She advises Spanish banks and notable borrowers on debt refinancing and acquisition financing for energy projects.
"Monica de San Román has great technical knowledge and the ability to pragmatically understand the needs of each transaction and facilitate negotiations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pérez-Llorca
Spain
Members
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Head of Department
Ildefonso Arenas
Mónica de San Román