A&O Shearman’s debt capital markets team offers Spanish and English law expertise to issuers and underwriters on a broad range of mandates, including standalone bond issuances, debt programmes, hybrid capital, derivatives, securitisations, and structured finance transactions. The practice is jointly led by Salvador Ruiz Bachs, a seasoned expert in the full range of DCM work, and English law-qualified Charles Poole-Warren, a key figure for sophisticated debt offerings across Iberia, and Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara, who brings notable expertise in covered bonds and securitisations. The latter is a key area of activity for Alfonso Gutiérrez. Alvaro Rojo contributes significant experience in green bonds, hybrid instruments, and commercial paper programmes. Cristina Pablo-Romero is no longer at the firm.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Salvador Ruiz Bachs
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alfonso Gutiérrez
Alvaro Rojo
Practice head
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara; Charles Poole-Warren; Salvador Ruiz Bachs
Other key lawyers
Alfonso Gutiérrez; Álvaro Rojo; Lázaro García; Ana García