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Araoz & Rueda

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Noted for its experience in NPL, REO and asset portfolio transactions, the ‘proactive, efficient and commercial’ practice at Araoz & Rueda handles a mix of asset-backed lending deals, debt restructuring, and corporate and acquisition financings. These are all key areas of activity for department head Rafael Bazán, who is trusted by lenders, borrowers, creditors and debtors alike. The group is also well positioned to advise on regulatory matters, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering issues.

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  • ‘An incredible team, highly trained and very good disposition.’

  • ‘They know how to communicate, understand the client's problem and be practical.’

  • ‘Araoz and Rueda's lawyers are exceptionally talented and experienced. They are very proactive, efficient and commercial. They understand the nuances of a dynamic deal process and, with their experience in the Spanish banking and finance market, they can advise their clients on the best market terms available.’

  • ‘The team at A&R is experienced and engaged. They are reachable, responsive and will help drive a process through.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas, S.A, sucursal en España
  • Charme Capital Partners
  • Affluence Corporation
  • Consolis Ibérica, S.A
  • ING Bank, NV, Amsterdam, Lancy/Geneva
  • Curium Pharma Spain
  • Caixabank, S.A
  • Stemar Capital Partners
  • Capza
  • Aleph Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised BNP Paribas S.A., Sucursal en España and Banco de Santander, S.A. on the negotiation and signing of a syndicated loan granted to Equatorial Coca Cola Bottling Company, S.L., a subsidiary of Cobega, S.A., to finance the acquisition of a number of companies in Algeria.
  • Advised Grupo Inversor Hesperia, S.A. and its subsidiaries on the negotiation and execution of the financial agreements relating to the public financial support granted by the Fund to Support the Solvency of Strategic Companies managed by the State Company for Industrial Participations (Spanish acronym: SEPI).
  • Acted for Charme Capital Partners and Miura Capital in the negotiation and execution of the facility agreement granted by Tresmares/Bank of Ireland in order to finance the acquisition of Indiba and certain subsidiaries (Intelis Instruments Ltd and Eltech K-Laser).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rafael Bazán

Other key lawyers

Javier Sánchez, Juan Viaño