At RocaJunyent, the ‘well-structured and always available’ banking and finance practice handles a combination of transactional and regulatory matters for financial entities, investment funds, alternative finance providers and borrowers. With extensive experience in direct lending, syndicated and bilateral loans, the department has recently been particularly active in acquisition, project and real estate finance mandates as well as debt refinancings. On the regulatory side, the group is singled out for its knowledge of the fintech and blockchain segments. José Luis Pita da Veiga in Madrid is counsel of choice for several financial institutions, funds, sponsors and issuers in an array of financing matters. Based in Barcelona, Xavier Foz leads on regulatory work, including fintech and blockchain-related issues.
Testimonials
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‘It is a small team but it works very well compared to other firms in the sector. Their availability is total and they always provide added value in transactions.’
‘Both José Luis Pita da Veiga and Marina Zarza are very good lawyers. Marina is an exceptional associate and José Luis has great negotiation skills and his level of knowledge of the sector is very high. The team they both form works extremely well.’
‘Effective team, flexible in their positions and facilitator of deals.’
‘Good preparation, flexibility, and business orientation. Xavier Foz is recommended.’
‘Well-structured and always available team.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the sector. Very good track record.’
Key clients
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
- Syndicate of Financial Institutions led by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
- Banco de Sabadell, S.A.
- Banco Pichincha
- CaixaBank
- Monei
- Vottun
Work highlights
- Advised Banco de Sabadell, as lender, on the financing for the construction, development and opening of a hotel establishment in Madrid.
- Assisted Henko Partners as debtor in the financing for the expansion of Voltan Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Luis Pita da Veiga, Xavier Foz