José Guardo
Hall of fameClifford ChanceClifford Chance is home to a 'very solid team' renowned for its 'great knowledge of the financial industry' and its expertise in 'dealing with complex issues and finding practical solutions for both lenders and borrowers'. The team excels in sophisticated cross-border financing transactions, including acquisition finance, project and real estate finance, debt restructuring, and refinancings, among others. Eduardo García - head of the global financial markets practice in Spain - is highly regarded for his fintech expertise and transactional work for banks, multilaterals, corporates, and funds. José Guardo brings extensive experience in multijurisdictional transactions, particularly those involving Latin America, with a strong focus on project finance, asset finance, and export finance. Structured finance and restructurings are among Epifanio Pérez’s key strengths, while Rodrigo Uría stands out for his focus on transactional and regulatory matters in the financial services sector. Eugenio Fernández-Rico is a prominent name in asset and project finance; María Sabau specialises in acquisition finance and refinancings; and Felipe Font concentrates on restructuring and real estate finance.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Clifford Chance has a very solid team, with a great knowledge of the financial industry, and it is clear that they are used to dealing with complex issues and finding practical solutions for both lenders and borrowers.'
- 'Partner María Sabau is a great lawyer, who gets involved from minute one, devotes the necessary time and applies practical solutions to complex issues, seeking consensus on both sides of the table, complying in time and form with the most demanding deadlines and all this at a reasonable price, taking into account the quality of the services provided by an international Magic Circle law firm.'
Key clients
- Eroski Sociedad Cooperativa
- Banco Santander
- Bank of America Designated Activity Company
- Crédit Agricole CIB and lenders
- CaixaBank
- Acciona
- Grenergy
- Telxius Telecom
- Natixis, S.A., sucursal en España
- AXA
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of eight credit entities on the €1.2bn facility granted to Abertis Infraestructuras.
- Advised Eroski on refinancing its €1bn senior financial debt.
- Advised a syndicate comprised of 29 national and international lenders in connection with a green revolving credit facility for an amount of €750m granted in favour of Acciona Energía Financiación Filiales, S.A.U.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Felipe Font
Clifford ChanceLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Epifanio Pérez
Clifford ChanceRodrigo Uría
Clifford ChanceEduardo García
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Eugenio Fernández-Rico
Clifford ChanceMaría Sabau
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo García