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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

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Banking & Finance - Spain

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Band 1

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

  • Uría Menéndez advised BBVA and a syndicate of lenders on the EUR350 million reorganisation of the debt financing of Grupo Palladium.

Strengths

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The team's level of technical knowledge, their absolute command of the various legal disciplines, and their continuous awareness of legislative and case law developments, are truly exceptional.

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Uría Menéndez has great negotiation skills, document quality and precision in execution.

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The firm is composed of brilliant individuals, of evident preparedness and solid knowledge of local and international legal systems.

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It provides excellent service and an ability to adapt to our calendar and requirements.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
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Carlos de Cárdenas Smith
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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
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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.

He is an excellent lawyer. It is a privilege to work with him.

We would not have been able to perform many operations without him.

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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.
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José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
6
José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
6
Band 6

José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica is recognised for his ability to advise on a series of mandates with notable expertise in acquisition financings. He acts for borrowers and lenders on both Spanish and international transactions.

José Félix is pragmatic and pro-deal. He has a high ability to align borrowers and lenders.

He is a great negotiator with deep knowledge of banking regulations. He is quick in responding, which is key for executing under stress.

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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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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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José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
6
José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica
6
Band 6
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Blanca Arlabán
Blanca Arlabán
Spain, expertise based abroad in UK
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