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Highlighted for its ‘unique knowledge of the client and its needs’, the capital markets practice at Simmons & Simmons stands out for its specialisation in derivatives and structured products – particularly securitisations, repackagings, and standalone bond issues – and is commended for its ’great experience in MTN programmes and debt issuance, both public and private‘. The practice is led by dual-qualified Alfredo de Lorenzo (Spain and England), a key contact for issuers, global coordinators and institutional investors. Borja Carpintero is no longer at the firm.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Simmons & Simmons team offers a personalised and extraordinarily specialised service in matters that very few competitors can offer. The quality of service is excellent and is complemented by extraordinary proximity and accessibility.'
  • 'Alfredo de Lorenzo is an extraordinary lawyer. Whenever I have needed him, he has always been immediately willing to listen and give his opinion on the different consultations. He is very easy to get in touch with and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. The best thing about Alfredo is that he always tries to provide practical solutions to reach the simplest and most convenient solution.'
  • 'Handcrafted debt issuance management. The issuer is in the best hands, as SS Madrid's professionals have a unique knowledge of the client and its needs, knowledge that they combine with a great experience in MTN programmes and debt issuance, both public and private.'
  • 'Ease of communication, product and market knowledge.'
  • 'Ignacio Gonzalez has a deep knowledge of debt issues. He also has great patience to accommodate all the needs and changes of the client.'

Key clients

  • Banco Santander SA
  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
  • Banco de Sabadell SA
  • Banca March SA

Work highlights

  • Advise Banco Santander, S.A. as dealer of a series of structured notes comprising a repackaging of two funded risk participation agreements by means of which a participation in fourteen loan facility agreements was granted.
  • Advised Banco Santander, S.A. as dealer of a series of structured notes comprising a repackaging of nEZ Certificates to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Advised BBVA as dealer and arranger of a series of structured notes comprising a synthetic securitisation on specified assets in a retained portfolio of BBVA referencing a €750m loan portfolio.

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alfredo de Lorenzo

Other key lawyers

Ignacio González