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Lauded as ‘decisive, agile and 100% professional’, the group of ’excellent professionals’ at Baker McKenzie‘s restructuring and insolvency group is equipped to handle debt restructuring, distressed M&A transactions and formal insolvency proceedings. Leadership is shared between Madrid-based José Luis Yus and Rossanna D’Onza, along with Marc Prat in Barcelona. Yus acts for debtors and creditors in insolvency proceedings across the retail, corporate, financial and real estate sectors, while Prat focuses on litigation, and D'Onza specialises in debt restructuring. The ’diligent, attentive, competent’ Laura Camarero is an additional key contact for restructuring negotiations and cross-border insolvency mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are excellent professionals, they go far beyond the legal part in their advice, they put you in contact with other providers, communication agencies, professional detectives, consultants, translators ... I have never had a similar experience, it has been incredible.'

  • ‘The team is decisive, agile and 100% professional, especially Laura Camarero.'

  • ‘Laura Camarero is diligent, attentive, competent ... a guarantee of perfect work.'

  • ‘I have worked with the team for years on a case that dragged on and on until it has now been finally resolved. We were provided with excellent service throughout.’

  • ‘I was very impressed by the competence and professionalism displayed by Laura Camarero. Laura kept track of all the pertinent facts throughout and the matter was finally resolved to our satisfaction. It is thanks to her that we were able to reach a compromise, bringing proceedings to an end.’

  • ‘We worked with Laura Camarero, who provided outstanding advice in a civil litigation case. She has been sharp, focused and precise during all phases of the litigation. She has always been highly responsive and creative in framing legal arguments to support our case.’

  • ‘Their extensive experience in complex matters and with large clients provides a feeling of great security and extraordinary service. I would highlight José Luis Yus and Laura Camarero in particular.'

  • ‘Total availability for the client and quick response to requests with excellent, high-quality advice, which gives the client peace of mind.'

Key clients

  • All Iron RE I Socimi
  • Alpha Insurance
  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Citibank
  • Colbarca
  • Electronic World Products International
  • Google Ireland Limited
  • GreenOak Propco Garden
  • Grupo Terratest
  • Hoteles Tecnológicos
  • JP Morgan
  • KIDZANIA
  • LA FINCA GLOBAL ASSETS SOCIMI
  • Member Banks of the Association of Global Custodians
  • Northern Trust
  • Procasa Promociones y Obras
  • PUMA SELECT LIMITED – PACIFIC INVESTMENTS
  • R.C.D. MALLORCA, CLUB DE FÚTBOL
  • Xenia Capita

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo Terratest on the negotiation of the restructuring of its debt a year after reaching a refinancing agreement.
  • Advised Colbarca in connection with the settlement of the outstanding debt under a non-performing credit facility agreement granted to two Spanish borrowers.
  • Advised All Iron on the insolvency of Construcciones y Promociones Balzola.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Luis Yus, Rossanna D'Onza, Marc Prat

Other key lawyers

Laura Camarero, Rocío González