Noted for being 'technically excellent and always ready to help, both with transactions and with day-to-day consultations on matters related to the securities market', the capital markets practice at Garrigues excels in IPOs, listings on alternative markets, accelerated bookbuild offers, and other equity transactions. The team, which attracts instructions from both financial institutions and major corporates, is led by Àlvaro López-Jorrín, a key contact for advice on the issuance of both equity, fixed-income securities and financial instruments. Notable practitioners include Gonzálo García-Fuertes, a leading authority in the Spanish ECM space with a proven track record in high-profile IPOs and listings, and Leticia Comin, who specialises in public M&A and equity offerings.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Garrigues' capital markets team is technically excellent and always ready to help, both with transactions and with day-to-day consultations on matters related to the securities market.'

  • ‘The team's associate Juan González Ortega stands out, with his extensive legal knowledge and also a high capacity for work - always willing to help with solutions adapted to the client's situation.'

  • ‘Flexibility and adaptability.'

  • ‘Ability to find simple solutions to complex problems.'

  • 'Great team to work with. Superconnected. Wonderful people.'

  • 'The team is prestigious, the lawyers have very good knowledge and teams that support them in the issues.'
  • 'Gonzalo García Fuertes is fast, accurate, and always looking for practical market solutions with very adequate advice on the possible risks involved in the matter. He is also usually easy to reach.'

Key clients

  • Linea Directa
  • JP Morgan
  • Fluidra
  • Europastry
  • Axon Partners
  • International Consolidated Airlines
  • Magyar Vagon
  • BBVA
  • Astara Mobility
  • Banco Sabadell

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Álvaro López-Jorrín
Garrigues

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mónica Martín de Vidales, Álvaro López-Jorrín

Other key lawyers

Gonzalo García-Fuertes, José Luis Palao Iturzaeta, Leticia Comin, Juan González Ortega