Linklaters is a key point of reference for several Spanish and international banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and trading and settlement systems seeking advice on the full range of financial services regulatory matters. The team’s wide-ranging expertise spans derivatives, banking and credit entities, insurance and pension plans, payment services, and employee option schemes. Paloma Fierro, a seasoned expert in financial markets regulations, frequently advises on regulatory M&A, derivatives, the setting up of credit institutions and branches, hedge fund manager incorporations and investment fund formation, among other mandates. Fierro oversees the practice with Bárbara González, who is noted for her work in OTC derivatives, investment funds, private equity fund matters, and financial regulations.

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  • 'Their availability and ability to adapt to regulatory requirements from the authorities, where we have little time to respond. They tend to be very technical and are always able to provide a very professional service, with a practical vision.'
  • 'They are a multidisciplinary team, covering different areas within financial regulation, where they complement each other to provide an exceptional quality of service. Their level of English is high or very high, which is a plus for our company, whose HQ is in the UK.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Paloma Fierro
Linklaters

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paloma Fierro, Bárbara González

Other key lawyers

Sebastián Albella