Banking and finance

Latham & Watkins LLP

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Bringing together experience in a wide range of banking and finance matters - from asset-backed lending and acquisition finance, to project finance and refinancing transactions - Latham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice for financial entities and corporates seeking advice on high-end financing deals. Practice head Fernando Colomina is noted for his wealth of experience in advising borrowers and lenders on sophisticated financing structures, particularly in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, with a focus on leveraged buyouts. Luis Sánchez frequently acts for creditors, companies and investors in financing and debt restructuring mandates.

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Key clients

JP Morgan
The Carlyle Group
Ares Management
Morgan Stanley
Cellnex
Goldman Sachs
BNP Paribas
Fertiberia
Barings
Platinum Equity
Permira
Boluda
Suanfarma
Investindustrial
Alpha wave
Deutsche Bank
Solum Partners
Intermediate Capital Group

Work highlights

Advised on the €1.1bn refinancing of Boluda Group.
Advised BNP Paribas, as new lender, agent and security agent in relation to the refinancing of Universidad Europea.
Advised Deutsche Bank on the financing to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners for the acquisition of Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales.

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