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Our team’s experience in business, international finance and banking regulation provides us with a holistic view of our clients’ interests and enables us to deliver pioneering solutions and advise on the full spectrum of financial products and transactions.

Our clients trust us to handle the transactions that are currently shaping the Ibero-American financial markets. We have extensive experience advising on Spanish and Portuguese law, as well as English law through the Financing Hub, a bilateral group created in collaboration with Slaughter and May. Our strong international focus is reinforced by our presence in all the main financial centres (London, New York and Brussels) and in Latin America through PPU’s offices in Chile, Colombia and Peru.

We work with borrowers and lenders (or buyers and sellers in the case of NPAs) to find truly balanced solutions and support the market’s main players (banks, funds, real estate investment trusts, listed companies, large corporate groups, infrastructure and energy funds and asset-management platforms) in all types of financing:


- Corporate finance

- Acquisition finance

- Project finance

- Real estate finance

- Asset finance

- Refinancing and debt restructuring

- Sale and purchase of NPAs

- Direct lending

- Securitisation

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Spain

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

One of Spain's top law firms, Uría Menéndez houses a highly established banking and finance practice. The department boasts considerable expertise in distressed finance mandates, including standout mandates on the lender side of high-profile debt restructuring operations. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's prowess in handling complex NPL portfolio sales and large acquisition finance cases. The team is regularly appointed to act for lenders on the negotiation of syndicated loans in favour of Spanish borrowers, with proven experience in real estate, hospitality and energy project finance matters. The Uría Menéndez team retains additional regulatory expertise, supporting a broad spectrum of clients with prudential requirements and reporting, amongst other mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez advised a syndicate of lenders in the refinancing of the EUR2.9 billion debt of the Celsa Group.

Strengths

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The firm is creative in proposing business solutions to complex problems.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
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Uría Menéndez has a highly experienced team that balances business objectives with legal certainty.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
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It is a top-quality firm. I especially value its financial and commercial knowledge.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Global

They have a highly qualified and experienced team that is well sized to assist clients.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
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The technical expertise and the interest in understanding business needs are second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
S
Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
S
Senior Statespeople

Carlos de Cárdenas Smith is an historically well-reputed banking and finance practitioner in Spain. He holds expert knowledge advising borrowers and lenders on financing agreements and capitalisation, as well as on restructured financing.

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Ángel Pérez López
2
Ángel Pérez López
2
Band 2
Head of department Ángel Pérez López handles a multitude of deals ranging from loan agreements to NPL portfolio sales. He is also sought after for his expertise in project finance mandates, especially in the real estate and energy sectors.

We are very satisfied with the work he completes in very complex operations.

Ángel is a leader and an excellent professional.

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Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María
3
Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María
3
Band 3
Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María continues to be recognised for his expertise in banking and finance mandates. He advises large banking syndicates on financing and restructuring transactions.

He has a sensitivity to the interests of clients, coupled with strong technical and negotiation skills.

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Isabel Aguilar
4
Isabel Aguilar
4
Band 4
Co-head of the banking and finance regulation department, Isabel Aguilar is recognised for her involvement in complex mandates ranging from product launches and transaction structuring to strategic partnership agreements linked to regulatory matters.

She offers excellence in service, with a very good commercial vision.

It is a pleasure to work with Isabel.

Working with Isabel gives a sense of security. She is also proactive.

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Luis Jimenez López
4
Luis Jimenez López
4
Band 4
Luis Jimenez López advises clients on construction financing mandates, where he acts for lending syndicates comprising pre-eminent domestic banks, as well as on acquisition financing agreements.

The advice that Luis provides on a technical and practical level, is excellent. He is always taking into account the needs of his client.

He is an outstanding individual, always keeping his cool even during the many intense moments of deals, presenting pinpointed and clear arguments.

Luis understands the financial market perfectly, and the quality of his work is very good. He is also proactive and proposes creative solutions.

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Blanca Arlabán
Blanca Arlabán
Expertise Based Abroad

London-based and Spanish law-qualified practitioner Blanca Arlabán advises on various banking and finance transactions.

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José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
Expertise Based Abroad

José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica has a growing presence in project finance mandates, especially those concerning renewable energy projects across Spain, where he acts for both borrowers and lenders.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez

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Banking & Finance
Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
S
Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
S
Senior Statespeople
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Ángel Pérez López
2
Ángel Pérez López
2
Band 2
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Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María
3
Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María
3
Band 3
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Blanca Arlabán
Blanca Arlabán
UK expertise based abroad
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José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
Spain expertise based abroad
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Isabel Aguilar
4
Isabel Aguilar
4
Band 4
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Project Finance
Ángel Pérez López
4
Ángel Pérez López
4
Band 4
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Luis Jimenez López
4
Luis Jimenez López
4
Band 4
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