Linklaters boasts a well-balanced restructuring and insolvency practice, serving creditors, financial institutions, funds, distressed debtors, and their administrators. The team is particularly well equipped to provide advice on real estate-related restructurings, and has of late advised corporates and banks on distressed asset and debt scenarios within this sector. The group is jointly led by Francisco Sáinz-Trápaga, an expert in restructuring transactions; Ben Crosse, an English law partner who advises on a range of financing deals; Juan Barona, the head of the firm’s banking practice; Borja Fernandez De Troconiz, a key point of contact for matters involving banking litigation and complex insolvencies; and Alex Ferreres.

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  • ‘If there's one thing that stands out about the Linklaters restructuring team, it's that you can always trust them to do an exceptional job. It is a team that always maintains quality in its work in all matters.'

  • ‘Francisco Sainz-Trápaga is an exceptional lawyer. He has extensive experience in the most relevant and challenging restructurings in the market. He has great knowledge of his area which allows him to solve with great skill the obstacles that arise. He is a good negotiator who knows how to skilfully balance when to give in and when to be tougher in positions to achieve the best result for the parties.’

  • 'The Linklaters team, in addition to being highly prepared, is at the forefront of what is happening in the market. All this means that they can provide value to their clients not only from a legal point of view and, if possible, implement what has been negotiated, but also help to unblock negotiations and reach agreements.'

  • 'Dedication, experience, fresh ideas and learning from every transaction they are involved in. They are able to handle many transactions at the same time and, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality, advise their clients like a tailor.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francisco Sainz-Trápaga, Ben Crosse, Juan Barona, Borja Fernández de Trocóniz, Alex Ferreres

Other key lawyers

Luis Valdenebro