The Madrid-based banking and finance team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo ‘offers comprehensive advice’ to borrowers and lenders on transactional and regulatory matters, benefitting from the firm’s vast international footprint. Acquisition finance and debt refinancing are key areas of strength for the department, which also showcases a strong track record in the financing of renewable energy projects. The team stands out for its financial services regulatory expertise, covering banking, payment services, asset management and anti-money laundering (AML) issues. Practice head Ricardo Plasencia is recommended for his ‘great knowledge of financial regulatory matters’, including fintech. The ‘technically brilliant’ Borja Vázquez joined from Ashurst LLP in March 2023. Former practice head Guillermo Muñoz-Alonso left the firm in July 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They form an exceptional team at all levels. Very senior and experienced team that is always involved and technically excellent. It offers comprehensive advice, supported, if the operation requires it, by their very extensive international network.'
‘They have a highly technically qualified team and, from a personal point of view, they show a closeness that most law firms lack. They have recently hired Counsel Borja Vázquez, who came from an English firm, who is technically brilliant, always available and offers practical and efficient commercial solutions to be able to close the deal in the best interest of his client. It is a pleasure to work with him from a personal and professional point of view.’
Key clients
- Haitong Bank
- Global Student Accomodation
Work highlights
- Advised Ucles Infraco, S.L. (Onivia) on the amendment and restatement of the existing English Law Senior Facilities Agreement arranged by Natixis to increase the commitments to €165m to finance the acquisition price of additional FTTH network from Masmovil.
- Assisted the Sabadell Venture Capital, S.A. in the venture debt granted to Pangealand, S.L. through the vehicle that Sabadell Venture Capital, S.A. set up with the European Investment Bank as co-investor.