LAWYER PROFILE

Leonardo Fernandez

Europe 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives

Spain

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Europe

Practice Areas

Leonardo has a strong experience in structured finance transactions, including securitization and debt capital markets, as well as in all type of corporate finance, restructuring and M&A/Private Equity deals.

His expertise covers both domestic and cross-border deals, having developed his career in local law firms in Spain and international investment funds before joining Clifford Chance.

Career

IESE Business School (EMBA) 2013

Universidad San Pablo CEU (PhD Courses) 2009

Universidad Carlos III (Law -First Class Honours) 2005

Universidad Carlos III (Business Administration – First Class Honours) 2005

Joined Clifford Chance in 2020

Languages Spoken

Speaks English and Spanish

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives - Spain

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Leonardo Fernandez is a well-reputed expert in Spanish securitisation and derivatives mandates, assisting key industry clients with various types of structured finance transactions, including those with significant cross-border aspects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is able to anticipate the points that are commercially important and sensitive.
Capital Markets: Securitisation & DerivativesChambers European Guide
Leonardo Fernandez's commercial understanding and deep familiarity with the local regulatory and structuring landscape are invaluable and have consistently stood out.
Capital Markets: Securitisation & DerivativesChambers European Guide
Leonardo Fernandez is extremely good to work with due to his positive and solution-oriented approach.
Capital Markets: Securitisation & DerivativesChambers European Guide