The practice at Simmons & Simmons is routinely instructed by domestic and foreign banks seeking assistance with compulsory insolvency proceedings and claw-back actions. The team has additional expertise advising Spanish real estate companies on the transfer and acquisition of participations in distressed syndicated loans of Spanish corporate borrowers. Andrés Mochales steers the group and specialises in litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy mandates. Ricardo Orive focuses on litigation matters related to insolvency procedures.
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‘Cohesive and well-led team.'
‘Extensive experience in grey areas of the law and jurisprudence. Andrés Mochales adds value.'
Key clients
- Sareb
- Natwest
- Santander Factoring Confirming
- Banco Santander
- Zelenza Soluciones Integrales
- Societe Generale
Work highlights
- Advised Sareb on the defence of its claims in the insolvency proceedings of three companies in Ávila.
- Advising Natwest on the judicial approval of the restructuring plan prepared and filed by the creditors of Grupo Celsa.
- Advised Zelenza on the insolvency proceedings of Aeorum.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrés Mochales