A&O Shearman fields a robust banking and finance practice, recognised for its work on high-value and high-profile mandates for a broad range of international and domestic commercial banks, as well as private equity firms and multinational corporations. The team has extensive experience across a wide spectrum of matters, including project, acquisition, real estate financing, as well as debt restructuring. Practice head Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara specialises in leveraged finance, infrastructure financing and restructurings, while Jimena Urretavizcaya is a recognised authority on real estate and project finance transactions. Juan Hormaechea excels in debt restructuring and structured finance deals, while English law-qualified Charles Poole-Warren is a go-to adviser for a wide range of financial institutions, funds and corporates. Vanessa Cuellas continues to advise clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors, and Sara Sanz regularly works on syndicated financings.

With capabilities spanning leveraged finance, real estate finance and debt restructuring mandates, Clifford Chance brings together a cross-disciplinary team of lawyers well equipped to handle the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. The group is led by Eduardo García, who regularly advises on both real estate and project finance, while José Guardo focuses on domestic and cross-border infrastructure and energy transactions. Rodrigo Uría has extensive experience advising on syndicated loans and structured finance, while Epifanio Pérez is active in debt restructuring matters. Eugenio Fernández-Rico acts for a roster of financers, sponsors and borrowers, while María Sabau and Felipe Font routinely advise clients on refinancing matters.

Cuatrecasas is well equipped to handle a broad range of banking and finance mandates, including refinancings, acquisition finance and syndicated loans, and maintains a strong flow of work for high-profile investment banks, private equity funds and multinational corporations. The team is led by Íñigo Rubio, who regularly advises on the financing of infrastructure and real estate projects, alongside Beatriz Causapé, who has built considerable experience advising on secondary loan trading markets. Fernando Bernad remains a go-to adviser in the energy and infrastructure space, while Héctor Bros is regularly sought out by leading international banks and funds, and Íñigo de Luisa continues to assist clients with refinancing matters.

Praised for ensuring that ‘complex financings are completed smoothly and efficiently’, the banking and finance team at Garrigues has broad experience across refinancings, distressed debt and leveraged finance matters. Leadership is shared between Gaspar Atienza, recognised for his expertise in corporate finance, infrastructure and real estate specialist José Miguel Pinillos Lorenzana, and Marcos Botella, sought after for his work in structured finance and restructuring. Xabier Urtiaga is lauded for his ‘sharp technical command of banking and finance structures’, while Gonzalo Rivera advises a wide range of financial institutions, private equity funds and listed companies on all types of financing and refinancing transactions. Clemente Mateo stands out at the associate level for his involvement in syndicated corporate financings and LBOs.

Noted for its ‘in-depth technical knowledge combined with a keen understanding of the commercial implications of the matters being negotiated’, Linklaters is highly experienced across all banking and finance mandates, including syndicated loans, project finance, and LBOs. The practice is led by a group comprising Juan Barona, who focuses on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and debt restructuring; Ben Crosse, who maintains a strong practice advising investment banks and multinational corporates; and real estate and project finance specialist Francisco Sáinz-Trápaga. Begoña Martínez, Paloma Fierro, Bárbara González, and Javier Hernandez complete the leadership group, collectively handling a diverse workload of domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

Uría Menéndez offers a strong banking and finance practice, equipped to handle a wide range of mandates for both domestic and international lenders and borrowers. The multidisciplinary team is well positioned to advise on project finance, syndicated loans, and sustainable financing, among other mandates. The group is led by Ángel Pérez López, whose work spans corporate, acquisition, and project finance, while restructuring forms a core part of Carlos de Cárdenas Smith‘s practice. Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María specialises in LBOs and refinancings, while Luis Jiménez excels in debt restructuring and corporate lending, and José Félix Zaldívar focuses on corporate, acquisition and project finance with an emphasis on the energy, infrastructure and real estate segments.

Praised by clients for its ability to combine ‘solid local knowledge with a truly international approach’, the banking and finance team at DLA Piper handles a steady stream of instructions from high-profile domestic and international financial institutions. Representative work for the group includes big-ticket real estate finance, syndicated loans, and refinancings. César Herrero oversees the practice and is active in leveraged finance, project finance, and corporate finance transactions. Jesús Zapata is well-acquainted with the intricacies of cross-border financing transactions. José Marco acts for a diverse client base of financial institutions, debt funds, and corporates, while Juan Verdugo regularly advises on refinancing and restructuring plans.

Noted by clients for its ‘high level of technical and market knowledge’, the team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is adept at handling the broad spectrum of banking and finance mandates, acting on both the lender and borrower side. Both financial institutions and multinational corporations alike turn to the group for its stellar expertise in refinancing and restructuring mandates. Practice head Rafael Aguilera is a trusted point of contact for lenders, receiving frequent instructions from banks and credit funds. Miguel Lamo de Espinosa routinely guides clients through restructuring issues, while Verónica Romaní is a key contact for clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Hogan Lovells Spain‘s banking and finance practice is praised for its ability to ‘handle complex transactions effectively’, advising both lenders and borrowers. The team’s work spans real estate finance, refinancing, and leveraged finance for domestic and international clients alike. Practice head José Luis Vázquez advises major financial institutions and multinational corporations on project finance, acquisition finance and real estate finance, as well as restructuring and distressed debt. Alfredo Barona brings experience across asset and project finance as well as complex restructurings, while Miguel Mallo focuses on leveraged and acquisition finance mandates.

Leveraging its international footprint, the banking and finance team at Latham & Watkins LLP has wide-ranging experience advising on transactions for both borrowers and lenders. Its focus on highly structured and complex deals results in frequent instructions from a diverse roster of high-profile domestic and international clients. The team is led by Fernando Colomina, who is regularly sought out by financial institutions, sponsors, and corporate borrowers. Pedro de Rojas is a recognised authority on restructuring processes for both creditors and distressed companies, while Luis Sánchez advises across acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, and distressed investing.

Praised for its ‘deep technical knowledge of law, business, and the market’, Pérez-Llorca’s banking and finance team regularly acts for high-profile financial institutions and multinational corporations in both domestic and international contexts. The group offers broad expertise across refinancing, leveraged finance, and bridge financings. Practice head Ander Valverde has an established practice advising debt funds, asset managers, and major international banks. Ildefonso Arenas focuses on project and real estate finance transactions, while Mónica de San Román is active in the energy sector. Cross-border restructuring and refinancing matters are central to Eugenio Marín’s practice.

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With expertise spanning real estate finance, debt restructuring, and structured finance, the banking and finance team at Ashurst LLP acts for a diverse roster of banks and corporates in both domestic and cross-border contexts. The practice has extensive experience in project finance and receives regular instructions from clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is led by José Christian Bertram, who has an established practice advising on restructurings and a wide range of lending transactions. Nick Pawson regularly handles leveraged finance deals, while Irian Saleta Martínez is active in the renewables sector.

Leveraging its international network and broad client offering, Dentons’ banking and finance team is regularly instructed by a wide range of multinational corporations and international banks. The group’s recent work spans sustainable finance, structured finance, and restructurings. The department is led by Jabier Badiola, who advises on export, asset, and real estate finance. Luis Belart focuses on the financing of sustainable projects, while Ignacio Fernández regularly acts for credit institutions, private equity funds, and sponsors in cross-border financing deals, most notably asset finance.

With a broad banking and finance offering encompassing acquisition finance, restructuring, and real estate finance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is well positioned to advise on both domestic and international mandates and acts for a diverse client base of banks, private equity funds, and multinational corporations. Practice head Armando García-Mendoza has extensive experience across the energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Sergio Cires is frequently sought out for his work on leveraged finance, refinancing, and project finance, while Carmen Jara advises lenders, borrowers, and sponsors on a wide range of financing mandates.

Standing out for its ‘international experience and extensive global network’, the banking and finance team at Jones Day is regularly instructed on complex cross-border transactions involving real estate, leveraged, and acquisition finance. The leadership group comprises Javier López Antón, who acts for a broad mix of lenders and borrowers; Ivan Martín-Barbón, whose practice focuses on real estate and structured finance; José Luis Pita da Veiga Subirats, who is frequently instructed by banks and alternative lenders; and project finance specialist Fernando Lillo.

With frequent instructions from high-profile clients in the energy, TMT, and infrastructure sectors, White & Case LLP’s banking and finance practice covers syndicated lending, refinancing, and project finance, among other matters. Drawing on its international footprint, the team regularly collaborates on cross-border transactions with ties to Latin America. Practice head Fernando Navarro is skilled in leveraged and acquisition finance. Jaime Rossi advises a broad range of international sponsors, financial institutions, and debt funds on acquisition and real estate finance, syndicated lending and restructurings, while Alfonso García Freire is regularly instructed by both borrowers and lenders on a wide range of financing deals.

Addleshaw Goddard offers a robust banking and finance practice capable of advising on a wide range of mandates, including real estate finance, fund finance, and acquisition finance. The team receives frequent instructions from a variety of international banks, private equity firms, and multinational corporations. Joaquín Sales leads the team and regularly advises clients on project, acquisition, and asset finance, while Félix Hernández maintains a strong practice acting for a range of banks, investment funds, and real estate funds.

Specialising in cross-border transactions, the banking and finance team at Baker McKenzie regularly handles a broad range of mandates, including acquisition finance, project finance, and restructurings. Both domestic and international banks, as well as multinational corporations, turn to the team for its full-service offering. Practice head Juan Gelabert has extensive experience advising on restructuring and structured finance transactions. Rossanna D’Onza advises banks, alternative lenders, and borrowers across a wide range of financing matters, while Paloma Moreno de la Santa is frequently instructed by both domestic and international clients on financing and refinancing deals.

Specialising in project finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, the banking and finance team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP acts for a diverse roster of domestic and international banks as well as multinational corporates. Practice head Rodrigo Berasategui is well-versed in export finance and the financing of renewable energy projects. Jose María Anarte is noted for his experience in financings within the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors, while real estate finance is the mainstay of Pablo San Gil‘s practice.

Bird & Bird fields a banking and finance team ‘characterised by very deep technical knowledge’ across the full range of banking and finance matters, including syndicated loans, real estate finance, and project finance. The practice is jointly led by José Luis Lorente Howell, who has extensive experience in acquisition finance and restructurings in both domestic and international contexts, and Fernando Gutiérrez Rizaldos, who excels in financial regulatory matters. Isabel Rodríguez Mendieta is regularly instructed on financing, refinancing and insolvency mandates.

Cases & Lacambra offers a strong banking and finance practice covering the full spectrum of mandates, including restructuring, secondary debt trading, and structured finance. Miguel Cases  leads the team and regularly advises multinational corporations, public administrations, and investment funds. Toni Barios maintains a well-established practice in structured finance, project finance, and syndicated loans, while Araceli Leyva  supports clients across a wide range of financial, derivative, and corporate transactions. Joaquin Fabre stands out for his experience in syndicated, leveraged and alternative finance.

CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo is equipped to handle a wide range of banking and finance mandates, supporting both lenders and borrowers across real estate, acquisition, and project finance transactions. Alberto Mata Rodríguez leads the department and maintains a strong practice advising on debt restructurings and refinancing, while Alejandro González has extensive experience advising on leveraged buy-outs, bond issuances, and securitisations.

With experience covering a broad spectrum of banking and finance mandates RocaJunyent receive regular instructions to advise on syndicated financing, real estate finance, and refinancing. Xavier Foz sports extensive experience advising on structured finance and the secondary debt market. Jordi Bermúdez is well-versed in the intricacies of debt restructuring, while Javier Rodríguez possesses a wealth of experience advising both credit institutions and private creditors.

Squire Patton Boggs covers a myriad banking and finance issues spanning acquisition, project, and real estate finance for a broad portfolio of international financial institutions and multinational corporations. The department is led by José Luis Iriarte Ruiz, who has amassed considerable experience advising on project finance, debt restructuring, and export finance transactions in both a domestic and international context. Ana Bohórquez receives regular corporate and leveraged finance mandates.

Andersen in Spain is widely recognised by both borrowers and lenders for its expertise across real estate finance, refinancing, and syndicated loans in domestic and international contexts. The practice is jointly led by Miguel Prado, who regularly advises national and international credit institutions, finance companies, and banks, and Guillermo Yuste, who brings extensive experience in trade finance, syndicated lending, and project finance within the renewable energy sector. Guillermo Muñoz-Alonso remains a key adviser for financial institutions and investment funds.

With expertise across the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates, Araoz & Rueda regularly advises leading financial institutions both domestically and internationally. Acquisition, project, and real estate finance feature prominently in the team’s recent work. Rafael Bazán leads the team with a well-established practice in NPLs and asset portfolios, while Alejandra Gómez and Amelia Giménez are highly experienced in corporate financing and refinancing transactions.

BROSETA Abogados offers a strong banking and finance practice, advising a wide array of high-profile lenders both domestically and internationally. The team is jointly led by restructuring and distressed debt specialist Miguel Navarro, Antonio Navarro, who is trusted by a roster of domestic and international financial institutions, Carlos Salinas, active in LBOs and asset finance transactions, and Manuel Monzó, who regularly advises clients on syndicated loans.

Evergreen Legal, S.L.P. offers a strong banking and finance practice, advising a diverse roster of multinational corporations and financial institutions. Refinancing, project finance, and syndicated loans feature prominently in the team’s recent work. The practice is jointly led by Alberto Campo, who is well placed to advise on structured and real estate finance transactions, restructuring specialist Yurena Medina, and Marta González Araña, who has extensive experience advising on project finance in the energy sector.

Acting for a diverse range of international financial institutions and multinational corporations, Eversheds Sutherland handles the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates, spanning project finance, asset-based lending, and real estate finance. Teresa Villarroya Vargas leads the practice and regularly advises clients on renewable energy projects, transport infrastructure, and ship financings. Marta Becker routinely advises banks, funds, and sponsors, while Eugenia García Calzada is particularly active in acquisition finance.

ONTIER is well-equipped to handle a wide range of banking and finance matters, regularly advising both borrowers and lenders on real estate finance, structured finance transactions, and debt restructurings. Israel Gomez-Caro Gil, with an established practice in asset financing, refinancing, and leveraged finance, and Manuel Mingot jointly lead the team, while Esteban Cuyás Caudevilla advises on complex multijurisdictional real estate and corporate finance matters.

The banking and finance team at Pinsent Masons LLP offers a strong practice capable of advising a range of high-profile borrowers and lenders. Real estate finance and refinancing transactions, both domestic and international, are key strengths for the team. Practice head José Millán Martin handles acquisition, structured, and project finance matters. Jesús Priego Luque is experienced in syndicated bank financing, while Pedro Gila Martínez-Conde has extensive expertise advising on real estate finance.

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Deloitte Abogados assembles a strong banking and finance offering, capable of advising a diverse client base ranging from financial institutions to debt funds in both domestic and international markets. Practice head Ignacio Echenagusia has extensive experience advising on acquisition, corporate, and project finance. José Magán advises a varied mix of multinational corporations and financial institutions, while refinancing agreements form the core focus of José Manuel López‘s practice.

Ecija maintains a versatile banking and finance practice, handling matters that range from structured asset finance to cross-border lending and sports financing. The team regularly acts for both financial institutions and multinational corporations. Jesús Estévez leads on acquisition finance, project financing, and debt restructuring, while Magdalena Bertram frequently advises strategic investors and financial institutions on both domestic and cross-border mandates.

Fieldfisher houses a team of lawyers capable of handling frequent instructions, especially in refinancing and structured finance mandates, from high-profile banks, credit funds, and institutional investors. The team is led by Jacobo Otero, who has amassed considerable experience in real estate finance and restructuring in both a domestic and international context. Javier Sánchez Sánchez is well-versed in acquisition finance, while Virginia González‘s practice centres on acting for debt funds and financial institutions in financing and refinancing deals.

PwC Tax & Legal Services offers a comprehensive banking and finance practice, advising on matters ranging from restructurings to acquisition and real estate financing. The team is led by Beltrán Gómez de Zayas, who has extensive experience advising financial institutions and investment funds. Iván Echevarría focuses on project finance, while Álvaro Pastrana specialises in restructuring mandates, including security enforcement and refinancing arrangements.

ZADAL‘s banking and finance team is recognised for its extensive sector knowledge and acts for a diverse client base on real estate finance, acquisition finance, and debt restructuring matters. The practice is led by Antonio Paredes, who advises high-profile financial institutions, funds, and sponsors. Román Mejías handles corporate financing and debt restructuring mandates, while Elsa Errea is skilled in project finance.