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Juan Oñate

Juan Oñate

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Restructuring, Insolvency and Litigation.

Juan advises on all aspects of insolvency and restructuring, including court-approved restructuring plans, acquisitions of distressed assets, and directors’ liability claims. He has extensive experience in the negotiation and homologation of refinancing agreements, purchase and recovery of NPL portfolios, and M&A transactions in pre-insolvency and insolvency contexts. His clients include listed companies, financial institutions, investment funds and large corporate groups.

Career

Juan is a partner (since 2020) in Pérez-Llorca’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice. Prior to joining the firm, he was Counsel at a prestigious international law firm.

- 2011 Advanced Programme in Insolvency Administration, Fundación Derecho y Empresa (FIDE)

- 2002 Advanced Programme in Legal Practice, IE Business School

- 2001 Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

He works in Spanish and English.

Professional Memberships

Madrid Bar Association (ICAM).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency: Restructuring - Spain

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Juan Oñate advises clients on M&A relating to pre-insolvency and insolvency situations as well as on the negotiation and homologation of restructuring agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Juan Oñate is an exceptional lawyer with tremendous expertise in bankruptcy, litigation and transactional matters, making him an excellent choice for our firm.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: RestructuringChambers European Guide
  • Juan Oñate was able to convey great professionalism and confidence in moments of tension.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: RestructuringChambers European Guide
  • His drive and leadership are also noteworthy when dealing with a multi-stakeholder issue.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: RestructuringChambers European Guide
  • Juan greatly facilitates decision-making with a pragmatic approach focused on finding the best solution for all parties.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: RestructuringChambers European Guide
  • Juan stands out for his availability and for consistently providing clear solutions, even in complex situations.

    Restructuring/Insolvency: RestructuringChambers European Guide

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