The capital markets group at Ashurst LLP is highly skilled in handling transactional, advisory, and regulatory derivatives matters. Known for being 'attentive and proactive', the team demonstrates expertise in complex financial instruments, including deal-contingent swaps, synthetic power-purchase agreements, equity derivatives and Spanish-governed master agreements for financial transactions (CMOF). The team also regularly works with leading Spanish banks on the creation of trading platforms for regulated emissions allowances and voluntary carbon credits. Practice head Irian Saleta Martínez stands out for her 'extensive knowledge of the sector, technical level, and excellent customer service'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are an attentive and proactive team. They take care of their clients. They are available and coordinate international matters from the reference office. We have worked with Madrid, London and Australia and the experience in all cases is unbeatable. Close, accessible and professional.'

  • ‘We regularly work with Irian Martínez. He has extensive knowledge of the sector, technical level and excellent customer service.'

  • ��They are in line with other international firms, but their practices are more suited to what the market demands.'

  • ‘Personal treatment and knowledge of the subject.'

Key clients

  • Banco Santander
  • CaixaBank, S.A.
  • ING
  • Adidas
  • Solarpack
  • Sacyr
  • Engie
  • Acciona
  • Natwest
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Credit Suisse
  • Sonnedix
  • Société Générale
  • Goldman Sachs
  • ANZ
  • Unicaja
  • BNP Paribas
  • Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
  • Roadis
  • BBVA

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Irian Saleta Martínez
Ashurst LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Irian Saleta Martínez

Other key lawyers

Manuela Sanz, Ignacio Piñeiro, Javier Altemir