Adrián Thery
Hall of fameGarrigues
Garrigues
Client SatisfactionThe team at Garrigues, which is noted for its ‘high level of specialisation and large number of professionals’, is a strong choice for restructuring and insolvency mandates. Core areas of expertise for the group include out-of-court refinancings, the implementation of restructuring plans, pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, as well as distressed M&A transactions. Practice head Adrián Thery is highly specialised in domestic and cross-border restructuring plans and bankruptcy proceedings. Additional names to note include the ’very proactive’ Juan María Jiménez, and Borja García-Alamán, who handles insolvency law matters and distressed transactions. Juan Verdugo is no longer at the firm.
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‘Their multidisciplinary perspective, their territorial presence at the client's premises, their global understanding of the problem and the strategic approach to solutions, their dialogue with the different parties, their ability to integrate into work groups.'
‘Experience, technical solvency, human quality, customer service, dedication and agility in response.’
‘Its high level of specialisation and the large number of professionals integrated into it. There are more than 20 professionals dedicated solely and exclusively to this branch of law, which means that they have specialists not only in this area in general but also in very specific aspects of restructuring and insolvency law. Major restructurings are very complex issues that involve the application not only of Spanish law, but also of Anglo-Saxon law and the Garrigues team has extensive knowledge of Anglo-Saxon restructuring law, which sets it apart from other firms.'
‘Not only are they experts in restructuring rights, but they also have experts in financial law and procedural law, which makes their advice very complete. Adrian Thery is one of the greatest specialists in Spain in this area. His pragmatism and ability to understand the client's needs differentiate him from other specialists in this area. He is a guarantee of success in any restructuring.'
‘The Garrigues restructuring team is a top team in the Spanish market, recognised by all operators. They combine youth, technical excellence, the ability to align the interests of all parties in favour of the operation, good manners and availability. It is one of the leading firms in Spain. I would also highlight Juan María Jimenez and José Manuel Fariñas.'
‘The dedication they have at any time of the day, even on holidays and vacations. The high level of knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken, means that when it comes to discussions involving other people in the group, they transmit a mastery of the subject matter that has even led to me receiving very positive comments from my colleagues of other nationalities. I would like to highlight the lawyers Borja Garcia-Alamán and Pablo García Castro.'
‘Juan María Jiménez and Jorge Echanove are very on top of the issues, they are very proactive and they give you peace of mind due to the knowledge and experience they demonstrate.'
Key clients
- Naviera Armas, Bahía de las Isletas and other companies
- Ares IDF Management
- Metric Capital Partners
- Oquendo Capital
- MV Credit Partners
- Treo Asset Management
- Fandicosta Group
- SAREB or Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria
- Daorje and companies of its group
- Oquendo Capital
- Miura Partners
- Petersen Energía
- Obrascón Huarte Laín
- SAREB or Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria
- Cruise Yacht Yardco
- SKF Española
- L'Office National de l'Electricité
- Northwind Finco
- Corsán Corviam Construcción
- Advent International
Work highlights
- Assisted Spanish ferry operator Naviera Armas with the design and implementation of a restructuring plan with its lenders, an ad hoc bondholder committee.
- Advised a number of Ares entities within the Spanish restructuring process of Denef Investments as part of a global restructuring of the Mainstream Renewable Power group.
- Assisted the Petersen companies within their respective insolvency proceedings.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Borja García-Alamán
GarriguesNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Juan María Jiménez
GarriguesPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adrian Thery