Garrigues
Standing out for its geographical footprint in Spain, Garrigues maintains a leading position in the market, acting for the most prestigious domestic banks, international financial institutions, funds and sponsors in a broad range of matters, including high-value acquisition finance, direct lending, asset and real estate finance, among others. Hybrid securitisation, finance deals involving various jurisdictions, and ESG-linked transactions are key areas of growth for the practice, which is also noted for its expertise in regulatory matters, including fintech and crypto assets. The practice is under the joint leadership of Rafael González-Gallarza and Luis de la Peña, the latter of whom stands out for his in-depth knowledge of banking and financial services regulations. On the transactional side, Gaspar Atienza specialises in corporate finance and is a reference for cross-border mandates. José Miguel Pinillos is especially proficient in financing and refinancing deals with a link to Latin America and related to the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Acquisition finance is an area of expertise for Gonzalo Rivera, a key contact for major Spanish private equity funds, while Xabier Urtiaga often acts for lenders and borrowers in corporate finance and real estate-related transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The Garrigues team has proven to have more than enough knowledge to cover our needs, and they are also very fast and practical, which we are grateful for.’
‘Flexibility, 360-degree vision and proximity.’
‘Garrigues are already leaders in their sector.’
‘Human quality and high level of service.’
‘José Miguel Pinillos is recommended.’
‘Great knowledge, helpful explanation of Spanish legal concepts to non-Spanish lawyers. ’
‘Francesc Cholvi is extremely knowledgeable of procedural matters.’
Key clients
- Axon Partners Group Investment, Sgeic, S.A.
- Banca March
- Banco De Sabadell
- Banco Santander
- Bbva
- Bbva Asset Management, Sgiic, S.A.
- Blackrock
- Bnp Paribas Sas
- Crédit Agricole
- Deutsche Bank
- European Investment Bank
- Gawa Capital Partners Sgeic, S.A.
- Inbestme Europe, A.V., S.A.
- Rothschildco Wealth Management Spain, A.V., S.A.
- Royal Bank Of Canada
- Sareb
- Singular Bank, S.A.U.
- Talenta Gestión, Sgiic, S.A.
- Warburg Pincus Group
- Waterfall Asset Management
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafael González-Gallarza, Luis de la Peña