DLA Piper
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The ‘highly qualified team’ at DLA Piper – an ‘international firm with great knowledge of local law’ – has notable strength in real estate finance, but is also well placed to act for commercial banks, debt funds, borrowers and investment funds in an array of corporate and acquisition financing deals. Singled out for its cross-border capabilities, the practice often advises on the Spanish and English law aspects of deals with ties to wider Europe, the US and Latin America. César Herrero, who specialises in leveraged and structured finance and has a wealth of experience in the funding of projects, heads up the department, where Jesús Zapata is a name to note for corporate and acquisition financing transactions. Highly regarded by clients, Juan Gelabert handles a mix of financing, refinancing and restructuring matters. Counsel Natalia López is a key contact for financial regulatory issues and investment funds-related work.
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‘Availability, closeness and flexibility. César Herrero and Juan Gelabert are recommended.’
‘Highly qualified team, with exceptional and always up-to-date technical knowledge, dealing with issues in a very individualised manner and providing value in resolutions and creative proposals in negotiations. Friendly treatment and willingness of the partners to be involved throughout the negotiation. Additionally, and on a very recurring basis, they organise training sessions for clients and make them aware of the latest developments, emphasising those subjects that they know may interest us the most.’
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Key clients
- Santander
- BBVA
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Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Citri&Co on the refinancing of its existing debt and the granting of a new financing.
- Advised collectively over 20 investors and lenders on the redevelopment financing of the Spotify Camp Nou stadium, home of the Fútbol Club Barcelona (FCB).
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