Ceca Magán Abogados is frequently engaged by banks, financial institutions and distressed companies seeking advice on restructuring and insolvency issues. José Carlos González Vázquez, a name to note for corporate governance, restructuring and insolvency proceedings, and Amado Giménez, a November 2024 arrival from ONTIER, lead the Madrid-based team. Santiago Torent, recognised for his experience in restructuring operations and structured financing, steers the practice in Barcelona, while Javier Romano Egea, who focuses on bankruptcy proceedings and M&A, is the key contact in Vigo. Raúl Villarín is an additional name to note for restructuring and bankruptcy matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I believe their strength lies in their flexibility when proposing imaginative solutions, something fundamental in this practice. My experience with them, both collaborating and working directly with them, couldn't be better.’
  • ‘Their greatest strength is their adaptability and ability to propose solutions, always being available to help. I would clearly highlight Amado Giménez and José Carlos González as partners, and Alberto Paris and Raúl Villarín as associates.’
  • ‘José Carlos is a commercial law expert with a highly technical background that allows him to handle exceptionally complex matters. His team works diligently to find innovative solutions and to always defend the client's interests. He is a commercial person who always seeks solutions oriented towards the client's interests.’
  • ‘It's a sensational team, agile, practical, and with a great deal of knowledge.’
  • ‘The partners are personally involved, with a very high level of excellence, and focusing on adding value.’
  • ‘It is a fully active firm in the area of restructurings and insolvencies, up-to-date with all the new legislation that is published and with great technical capacity.’

Key clients

  • Banco Santander, BBVA, Caixabank, Banc Sabadell, Cajamar, Ibercaja and Others (Arboreto SAT, Llanos del Almendro SAT, Diamante SAT, Crisolar Nuts SL, Crisol de Frutos Secos SAT and Agrocrisolar SL)

  • Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA, Banco Sabadell, Caixa Rural Gallega and Ibercaja Banco (Actemsa)

  • Caixabank, S.A., Banco Santander, S.A., Bankinter, S.A., Banco Sabadell, S.A., and BBVA, S.A. – Merkal Calzados

  • Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA, and Abanca (Farming Agrícola, S.A.)

  • Banco Santander, Caixabank (Grupo Juaristi)

  • Grupo Lopez Soriano, Gescrap and Financial Institutions

  • BBVA, S.A., Deutsche Bank, S.A.E. en España, Caixabank, S.A., S Coop Rural Cajamar, and Banco Santander, S.A., in the Pre-Insolvency Restructure of Lotus Bunkering

  • 3INA Cosmetics S.L.

  • Inverdama Group and Bank Pool (Banco Santander, Caixabank, Sabadell, Bankinter, BBVA, Abanca)

  • Banco Santander, Caixabank (Guillermo Fabian S.L., Grupo Excelsior)

  • Aiqon Capital (Lux) S.à R.L.

  • Pescanova, S.A.

Work highlights

Acting for a syndicate of leading Spanish banks in a €93m debt restructuring process involving several major agricultural companies operating in the almond sector.
Acted as legal counsel to a group of financial institutions relating to ACTEMSA's restructuring process.
Advised a group of financial institutions on the restructuring plan for FARMING AGRICOLA.
Practice head

José Carlos González Vázquez; Amado Giménez Bono; Santiago Torent López de Lamadrid; Javier Romano Egea

Other key lawyers

Raúl Villarín; Alberto Paris; Laura Moreno