Herbert Smith Freehills LLP frequently advises on distressed asset trades, supporting investment funds in primary and secondary transactions. Led by Alberto Frasquet, the team regularly acts for sponsors, sellers, financiers, and asset managers on complex private equity matters. Frasquet is a key figure for M&A, corporate restructuring, and ECM transactions, while Nicolás Martín enhances the private equity offering with his strong tax expertise.

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Key clients

  • Stonepeak Partners
  • Interogo Holding
  • Stirling Square Capital Partners
  • Península Capital
  • Nazca Capital
  • Magnum Industrial Partners
  • Quercus Real Assets
  • Vauban Infrastructure Partners
  • Asterion Industrial Partners
  • Archer Hotel Capital
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Stonepeak Partners on the acquisition of 49% of Cellnex Nordics.
  • Advised Intergrogo Holding on the acquisition of 49% of Bruc Fuentes.
  • Advised Stirling Square Capital Partners on the financing granted by Ardian.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alberto Frasquet

Other key lawyers

Nicolás Martín, Armando García-Mendoza, Marcos Fernández-Rico