Xabier Urtiaga Valle
Garrigues
Garrigues
Client SatisfactionOffering comprehensive expertise in lending and structured finance at both domestic and cross-border levels, Garrigues’ stronghold in Spain and established reputation among leading domestic banks, international financial institutions, and private equity funds make it a go-to destination for high-value financing transactions. The team’s key areas of focus include acquisition finance, direct lending, real estate finance, and ESG-linked transactions. The practice is jointly led by three partners: Gaspar Atienza, recognised for his work on large-scale corporate financings and direct lending; José Miguel Pinillos, who pairs deep expertise in Latin America with significant experience in financings and refinancings in the real estate and infrastructure sectors; and Marcos Botella. Gonzalo Rivera is noted for his proficiency in acquisition finance, while Xabier Urtiaga brings substantial experience in corporate finance with an international edge. Rafael González-Gallarza retired in July 2024.
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Key clients
- Solas Capital
- Blasson Investment Properties
- ABN AMRO
- Banco Santander
- European Investment Bank
- Naviera Armas
- Astara Mobility
- Alsea
- Pricoa
- Oquendo Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Apax Partners under Spanish law on the formalisation of the financing documents related to the acquisition of a stake in the Palex medical group.
- Advised a syndicate of financial institutions with HSBC Continental Europe acting as coordinator and agent on a €285m credit facility granted to Astara Mobility, S.A.
- Advised Grupo Ezentis on the global debt restructuring of the listed company GrupoEzentis, S.A. for an aggregate amount of more than €250m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gaspar Atienza, Jose Miguel Pinillos, Marcos Botella