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White & Case LLP

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With a notable track record in cross-border syndicated lending, corporate finance, project finance, and refinancing transactions, the banking and finance team at White & Case LLP is frequently sought by international and Spanish financial institutions, debt funds, sponsors and corporate borrowers. Fernando Navarro, a dual-qualified partner, excels in syndicated loans, structured products, and debt capital markets. Jaime Rossi stands out for his work in leveraged acquisition finance, real estate finance and restructurings. Julio Peralta is recognised for his experience advising export credit agencies across Europe and the Americas, while Alfonso García Freire combines expertise in both banking and finance and debt capital markets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fernando Navarro and his team are our go-to external internal counsel – they know the market inside out but have also made an effort to understand the client deeply. This allows us to approach them as if they were practically in-house lawyers due to their knowledge of our internal policies and preferences. Their advice is always very commercial and grounded in common sense.’
  • ‘Fernando Navarro and Alfonso García are the main team we have worked with in recent years for banking and finance matters. We are delighted with their work at White & Case and the wider team. They perfectly understand the bank's needs, Spanish law practices, and English law comparisons, working seamlessly with business, legal, and credit teams.’
  • ‘I think partner Jaime Rossi is outstanding in the finance department. He has a very direct and fluid relationship with clients and maintains excellent relationships with opposing lawyers, finding common ground beneficial to all.’
  • ‘Commitment, promptness in responses, a perfect understanding of the bank’s needs and the teams involved, and a practical approach that prioritises addressing real risks make the team exceptional.’
  • ‘I think they are a very good, top-notch team that always pays attention to detail when negotiating documents. They solve problems effectively and focus on key issues, which is exactly what clients want.’
  • ‘The W&C team has great technical and market expertise in project financing.’
  • ‘Their knowledge of the client and remarkable adaptability, combined with their technical skills and human touch, make them stand out.’
  • ‘Their advice is practical, and they excel at understanding and aligning with client needs, making them trusted partners in complex transactions.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Navarro

Other key lawyers

Jaime Rossi, Julio Peralta, Alfonso García Freire