Simmons & Simmons advises on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters, encompassing compulsory insolvency proceedings, claw-back actions, distressed debt trading, refinancing agreements, and the implementation of acquisition financing structures. The firm is highly sought after by financial institutions, investment firms, and banks. Heading the team is Andrés Mochales, who has ‘great knowledge of restructuring and procedural issues’ and is highly reputed in the field of financial litigation. Santiago Hurtado and Javier Royo left the firm in February 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Andrés Mochales is brilliant.'

  • ‘Large team specialised in insolvency and restructuring issues.'

  • ‘Andrés Mochales has great knowledge of restructuring and procedural issues.'

Key clients

  • Sareb
  • Natwest
  • Santander Factoring Confirming
  • Banco Santander

Work highlights

  • Advised Sareb on the defence of its claims in the insolvency proceedings of three companies in Ávila for more than €200m (Pyc Artíca, Romonsa and Visaro).
  • Advising Natwest with regard to the judicial approval of the restructuring plan prepared and filed by the creditors of Grupo Celsa.
  • Defending RBS' credit deriving from a credit facility granted by a pool of Banks in the insolvency proceedings of Marme Inversiones 2007 (Marme).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrés Mochales