At Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, the banking, capital markets and insurance group assists lenders – including banks and international funds – and borrowers in sophisticated financing and refinancing transactions in Spain. Advising on US private placements, project finance in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, and corporate lending are core areas of activity for the group, which also possesses strong credentials in real estate finance, asset deals and acquisition finance. Leading the department is Miguel Lamo de Espinosa, who marries significant experience in finance and restructurings. Verónica Romaní, who leads the firm’s energy group, specialises in financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Based in the firm’s London office, Ferran Foix, a dual-qualified practitioner in the US and Spain, is recommended for cross-border finance and capital markets transactions. Rafael Aguilera is a key contact for domestic financial institutions and credit funds, while Vanessa Armas focuses on the financing of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Former vice-chair of the CNMV Ana Martinez-Pina heads up the financial services regulatory sub-group.

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‘Knowledge of practice, negotiation skills, flexibility, availability and agility. Rafael Aguilera and Paula Zarzalejos stand out.'

Key clients

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria – BBVA
Banco Santander
Triodos Bank (Neth)
Caixabank
Deutsche Bank
Pricoa Private Capital
Ares Management
Abanca
Kartesia
PSA Financial Service Spain
BNP Paribas
Bank of America
Celsa
Fondo de Apoyo a Empresas en Sectores Estratégicos (Spanish Government)
Vicinay
Kommunal Credit

Work highlights

Advised Celsa on its refinancing.
Assisted the second largest bondholder of Naviera Armas in the debt (including high-yield bonds) restructuring of the group.
Advised Searchlight Capital Partners and Invesco on the refinancing of the debt of Mediapro.