Recognised for its 'incredible technical knowledge and closeness to the client', Garrigues boasts a strong reputation in debt capital markets, offering expert advice to financial institutions and issuers on complex debt placements. The team excels in handling a diverse range of matters, including EMTN programmes, high-yield bonds, hybrid products, commercial paper, and, notably, securitisations, which remains a core area of expertise for the firm. Gonzálo García-Fuertes, a veteran in high-yield transactions, securitisations, and debt issuances, plays a central role, alongside José Luis Palao Iturzaeta, who acts for corporates and financial institutions in DCM and ECM transactions. Marta López-Brea focuses on securitisation deals, while Li Jun Chen Lin advises on standalone bonds, commercial paper, and debt issuance programmes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Garrigues team stands out for its incredible technical knowledge and closeness to the client. They are always available to answer questions and find innovative solutions to the questions we ask them.'

  • ‘Marta López-Brea stands out in the sector. She has extensive technical knowledge and always manages to find effective solutions to our concerns. The team also stands out for its personal approach and ability to solve any problem.'

  • ‘Technical capabilities and personalised customer service. A leading team in capital markets. Flexibility and adaptation to the needs of clients. Continuous support in all phases of the process and high involvement of partners.'

  • ‘Availability and high level of care.'

  • ‘Quality at work. Interest in finding new ways of doing things for the benefit of the client. Great availability for questions and queries.'

  • 'Gonzalo García Fuertes and Marta López-Brea form an unbeatable team that offers high-quality solutions with an eminently practical approach.'

Key clients

  • BBVA
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Grupo Enzentis
  • Banca March
  • Red Eléctrica
  • Barceló
  • Vocento
  • Redeia
  • Benteler
  • Aedas Homes

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Li Jun Chen Lin
Garrigues
Marta López-Brea
Garrigues
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mónica Martín de Vidales, Álvaro López-Jorrín

Other key lawyers

Gonzalo García-Fuertes, José Luis Palao Iturzaeta, Marta López-Brea, Li Jun Chen Lin