Singled out for its ‘strong technical knowledge’ and availability, the capital markets team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is well-positioned to advise on an array of domestic and cross-border ECM transactions, with a particular emphasis on the telecoms sector. Typical instructions include IPOs on BME Growth, public offerings, capital increases. and takeovers of listed companies. Splitting his time between Madrid and London, Ferran Foix is best known for his restructuring and refinancing expertise; he jointly heads up the capital markets practice with Madrid-based Guillermo Guerra, a key contact for IBEX-35 companies in relation to corporate governance issues. Jacobo Palanca stands out at associate level for his involvement in ECM deals, including IPOs and capital increases, and corporate governance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has strong technical knowledge and is always available.’

  • ‘Standout partners are Ferran Foix and Guillermo Guerra Martin. Associate Jacobo Palanca is also recommended. They are always available, and they have a high degree of technical knowledge.’

Key clients

  • Atrys Health
  • Prisa
  • Solaer
  • FCC
  • Oryzon Genomics
  • Facephi Biometría
  • MásMóvil
  • Naturgy
  • Ibercaja
  • Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
  • Laurion Alternative Deposits, Laurion Am
  • J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Pepper Spanish Servicing
  • PGIM/Pricoa Private Capital (Prudential Group)
  • Técnicas Reunidas
  • EBN Banco De Negocios
  • Grupo Sampol Ingeniería

Work highlights

  • Assisted FACEPHI in matters related with the conversion of equity warrants.
  • Advised the underwriters on Hannun's IPO on the BME Growth segment of the market.
  • Advised Solventis, as creditor, on Seresco's IPO on the BME Growth segment of the market.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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.

Guillermo Guerra, Ferran Foix

Other key lawyers

Augusto Piñel, Jacobo Palanca