Clifford Chance‘s financial regulation practice in Spain is structured around six key verticals: banking, payments and lending; securities, investment services and market infrastructures; asset management; derivatives; fintech; and ESG issues. The firm is a popular choice for lenders, payment institutions, regulated entities, asset managers, insurance companies, fintech businesses, and multinationals, offering comprehensive support across the full spectrum of financial services regulation. The practice is led by José Manuel Cuenca, an expert in securities law, derivatives, and banking regulation, while María Luisa Alonso is a standout name for general banking and financial services regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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‘The technical capabilities of the financial services regulation team are unique. The depth of their knowledge is superior to that of their competitors.'
‘The availability of their lawyers and the provision of different alternatives differentiate them from their competition.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Carrefour Group
Work highlights
- Advising Servicios Financieros Carrefour (the financial arm of Carrefour Spain) on all regulatory matters of its business; i.e., prudential and conduct of business rules, as well as in relation to the launch of new products/services.
- Advising Telefónica on the application of the Benchmark Regulations and the transition to Risk Free Rates in their facility agreements (bilateral and syndicated).