With strong expertise in direct lending, alternative financing, special situations, and real estate finance, ZADAL has quickly become a go-to firm for traditional and alternative lenders and borrowers. Antonio Paredes often advises on debt restructuring, NPL deals and project finance. Román Mejías, who joined from Cuatrecasas in June 2023, enhances the team’s corporate finance and debt restructuring capabilities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Zadal team stands out for its ability to combine extensive technical expertise with a practical, results-driven approach. As a smaller firm, they focus entirely on client needs, offering outstanding advice from senior lawyers. Their personalised attention is complemented by highly competitive rates, adding significant value for clients. Their flexibility is notable, including fixed-price proposals that offer security and peace of mind. Combined with their adaptability to clients' changing needs, they are a strong alternative to larger firms.’
- ‘Antonio Paredes and Román Mejías are exceptional lawyers with deep technical knowledge and an ability to manage highly complex matters with speed and efficiency. Antonio is a brilliant lawyer, with a sharp understanding of business needs. His agile and efficient approach makes him a valuable ally in complex operations, offering practical, well-founded solutions. His blend of technical expertise and commercial insight sets him apart in the sector, while his personalised, accessible manner makes him a preferred choice.’
- ‘A very good firm with outstanding professionals who have extensive sector knowledge due to their vast experience. They are fully committed to transactions, providing help wherever needed.’
- ‘The team is highly available, deeply involved, and experienced.’
- ‘A professional and specialised team with a strong sense of responsibility, agility in decision-making, and decisiveness in execution.’
- ‘Exceptional lawyers with extensive and detailed expertise.’
- ‘The 24/7 availability of the lawyers is remarkable. Their effort, dedication, and creativity in solving problems are outstanding.’
- ‘The team’s closeness to clients is notable—they thoroughly understand complex problems and provide precise, accurate recommendations. Their diverse specialisations allow them to collaborate effectively on complex transactions.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Antonio Paredes