Alfredo de Lorenzo
Simmons & SimmonsOffering ‘an excellent combination of experience, quality, and proximity to the client’, Simmons & Simmons is frequently engaged by lead managers, underwriters, bookrunners and sponsors in complex, cross-border DCM transactions. Recommended for its ’high degree of specialisation in bond issuances by corporates and in management of EMTN programmes‘, the firm is a reference for derivatives and structured products, including securitisations, repackagings, and standalone bond issues. Leading the practice is Alfredo de Lorenzo, a dual qualified lawyer (Spain and England) who is turned to by issuers, arrangers and institutional investors in a wide range of matters, such as ECP and EMTN programmes, bond issues, securitisations, and the acquisition and disposal of secured and unsecured NPL portfolios. Key support is offered by managing associate Borja Carpintero, who focuses on structured finance and derivatives, and often participates in DCM deals with links to other countries in Europe and South America.
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‘Simmons & Simmons offers an excellent combination of experience, quality, and proximity to the client.’
‘Alfredo de Lorenzo is a magnificent professional, and is always willing to collaborate and respond to questions that arise. Particularly noticeable is his willingness to keep clients up to date with any developments.’
‘High degree of specialisation in bond issuances by corporates and in management of EMTN programmes, with a multijurisdictional presence.’
‘Alfredo de Lorenzo is able to defuse any situation in the course of a bond issue, whether with the banks, the issuer or the auditors. You know that he will find a solution as peacefully and quickly as possible. ’
‘Simmons' lawyers know capital markets regulations very well, their treatment of the client is excellent, closely monitoring the project and making them understand the new developments introduced in the market.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
- Banco de Sabadell
- Citigroup
- Banca March
- Cooperatieve Rabobank
- National Bank of Canada
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Santander on the issue of €1bn structured notes backed by a funded risk participation agreement for a total amount of more than €16bn and $800m.
- Assisted BBVA in a synthetic securitisation of €100m secured credit risk sharing securities referencing a € 2bn loan portfolio.
- Advised Banco Santander on the securitisation of an English law junior facility agreement for a principal amount of $150m.
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Alfredo de Lorenzo