Banking and finance

Pérez-Llorca

Client Satisfaction

At Pérez-Llorca, the banking and finance group offers legal support to banks, debt funds, investors, sponsors and borrowers in the full array of transactional and regulatory matters. Standing out for its expertise in direct lending and private debt, the practice is skilled in acquisition, leveraged and asset-backed finance, real estate transactions and the funding of projects. Department leader Ander Valverde is a seasoned practitioner in all types of financing deals, as well as refinancing and debt restructuring matters. On the regulatory front, the team is especially active in mandates involving alternative providers of finance, fund management groups, and payment services; Josefina García Pedroviejo takes the lead on this type of work. Other noteworthy individuals include Ildefonso Arenas, who possesses over two decades of experience in acquisition, corporate, project and real estate finance, and Isabel Villa, who handles a varied workload where corporate financings and leveraged buy-outs (LBOs) feature alongside debt refinancing.

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Testimonials

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‘They combine their knowledge of finance with real estate very well. They have great technical knowledge and at the same time always help to achieve the best result for the parties.’
‘Its dedication, attention to detail, and human qualities make the team stand out. I would highlight Ildefonso Arenas.'
‘A team dedicated to the universe of investment funds with a very high level of expertise.’
‘The proactivity of the team and specifically of its partner Josefina García Pedroviejo set it apart.'

Key clients

Citi
Brookfield
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Ares Management
Tikehau Capital
ING Bank
Banco Santander
CaixaBank
Lazard
Invesco

Work highlights

Advised the syndicate of banks led by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BBVA, Citi and HSBC on the refinancing of the €1.8bn facilities granted to the Spanish listed company Fluidra.
Advised the Ardagh Group on all aspects of Spanish law regarding the debt upsize and refinancing granted by certain financial entities led by Citi and Bank of America Merrill Lynch through a $500m senior secured multi-currency asset-backed revolving credit facility, which will provide funding for working capital and general corporate purposes
Assisted PayPal in Europe in a transaction regarding loans valued at €40bn with major financial services and regulatory aspects.