Linklaters

Rated for its ‘knowledge, flexibility, and diligence’, Linklaters enjoys a strong reputation in the Spanish market for its frequent involvement in consequential DCM deals, ranging from standalone bond issues to MTN programmes, regulatory capital instruments, convertible bonds, high yield matters and securitisations. With the ability to advise on Spanish, English and US law issues, the Madrid-based team is recurrently engaged by seasoned issuers and financial institutions. Jorge Alegre, who oversees the capital markets group, has recently advised on the issuance of sustainable notes, hybrid bonds, and regulatory capital instruments. A key contact for banks, corporates, and sponsors, Iñigo Berricano maintains a broad practice covering debt and convertible bond issuances, regulatory capital, and liability management. English law-qualified partner Federico Briano specialises in securities law and capital markets products (both debt and equity). Pablo Medina brings together experience in equity offerings, debt issues, hybrid instruments, and M&A deals with a capital markets component. These are all key areas of activity for Juan María Lamo, who stands out for his strong track record in securitisations.