LAWYER PROFILE

Eugenio Fernández-Rico

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Project Finance

Spain

3 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Spain

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Eugenio Fernández-Rico has significant experience in acquisition finance, debt restructuring, direct lending from unregulated entities and complex structured financings. He also specializes in leasing and financing structures in asset finance deals, particularly within the aviation industry. He represents financers, developers, sponsors, investors and borrowers in infrastructure, telecoms and energy project financings both in Spain and in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia and Uruguay).

Career

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas ICADE (Business Administration and Law) in 2003

Centro de Estudios Garrigues (Master's degree in Company Law) 2004

Joined Clifford Chance 2006

Partner since May 2022

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Project Finance - Spain

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eugenio Fernández-Rico is active on project finance mandates, with expertise in ESG-linked loans and infrastructure projects. These include desalination and solar plants as well as transmission line projects.

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Eugenio Fernández-Rico is a banking and finance lawyer particularly active in acquisition and green financing mandates. He acts for notable banks and lenders and for key players in the TMT and energy sectors. Additionally, he is active on project finance instructions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eugenio anticipates the creation of opportunities and knows the customer well, which helps him manage operations with agility.
Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
Eugenio is pro-deal, direct and able to unite both parties in a transaction.
Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
Eugenio demonstrates a high degree of commitment and professionalism in each matter he manages, maintaining fluid and proactive communication throughout the process.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He has a combination of deep legal expertise, commercial acumen and takes a calm, solution-driven approach.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is focused on the quality of his delivery and service. His sophistication and experience is high.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide