Francisco Abeal

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance / Foreign Exchange and Capital Controls

Career

Francisco Abeal joined Marval O'Farrell Mairal in 2004, and has been a member of its Banking and Finance and Exchange and Capital Controls Departments since 2008.

He was promoted to partner in 2022. With almost 20 years of experience, Francisco is a recognized expert in advising financial institutions and companies on highly complex and significant matters, delivering comprehensive advice both locally and internationally.

His practice focuses on banking and finance, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and transactional matters. Francisco’s extensive track record includes advising on secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, corporate finance, asset finance, project finance, debt restructuring, banking regulations, and trust structuring. He is also highly experienced in general bank lending and refinancing transactions, including the restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing.

Francisco’s unique expertise in regulatory matters has positioned him as a trusted advisor on the most high-profile financial and equity structures in the market. His deep understanding of foreign exchange controls and Central Bank regulations has enabled him to navigate highly complex regulatory frameworks, successfully managing numerous high-stakes proceedings and facilitating innovative solutions for his clients.

Clients consistently describe Francisco as responsive, detail-oriented, and adept at delivering client-focused solutions tailored to the most challenging scenarios. His combination of regulatory expertise, transactional acumen, and international perspective firmly establishes his reputation as a leading professional in the field of Banking and Finance.