Dentons‘ newly launched restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy practice is led by Santiago Hurtado, who joined the firm from Simmons & Simmons in February 2023. Mercedes has extensive experience in litigation and corporate matters related to shareholder conflicts, as well as distressed and special situations. The team is now well equipped to represent a diverse range of clients, including prominent names in the financial services sector, in both out-of-court restructurings and judicial insolvency proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘Dentons has one of the best restructuring and insolvency teams in the sector. The lawyers have very diverse profiles, which helps ensure that the results of their work are more complete and of better quality. The team is supported by a top-level firm, which provides a 360-degree view (including matters as diverse as tax, commercial and labour law), always within very tight deadlines and with a top-level level of quality.'
‘Santiago Hurtado is a benchmark, not only for the firm, but for the entire sector. With detailed knowledge of the subject matter, his profile as a State Attorney gives him an analytical capacity and a transversal knowledge of subjects that is unparalleled. He leads a team with a marked international character, with the ability to easily coordinate operations with international ramifications, as few firms can offer.'
‘Their knowledge of the subject, with personalised involvement and dedication for a very competitive price.'
‘From my point of view as a client, Dentons has managed to create a powerful restructuring and insolvency team. Much of this added value comes from the transversality of its members, who have accumulated significant knowledge in various related areas such as banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency and dispute resolution. Obviously, this offers it a clear market advantage over other firms in the same sector.'
‘Santiago Hurtado is undoubtedly the partner of reference within this practice. Santiago Hurtado is a national benchmark in this practice. His enormous technical knowledge, combined with great negotiating capacity and perfect knowledge of the market, undoubtedly make him a benchmark in the market.'
'Additionally, the work carried out by Javier Royo stands out, who combines important technical knowledge and a great ability to find solutions.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- BBVA
- EBN
- CaixaBank, S.A.
- PICHINCHA
- Banco Sabadell, S.A.
- Bankinter, S.A.
- Deutsche Bank, S.A.
- Cajamar Rural Sociedad, Cooperativa de Crédito
- Institut català de finances
- Abanca
- Lacelier Europe S.A.U.
- Gres Nederland Cooperatief, U. A
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of financial entities (Banco Santander, BBVA, EBN, CaixaBank and PICHINCHA) on the restructuring plan of Ezentis Group, a publicly traded company whose business focuses on the maintenance, operation, and construction of electrical and telecoms infrastructures.
- Advised a syndicate of financial entities (Banco Santander, S.A., CaixaBank, S.A., BBVA, BancoSabadell, S.A., Bankinter, S.A., Deutsche Bank, S.A., Cajamar Rural Sociedad, Cooperativa deCrédito, Institut català de finances) on the debt restructuring of Angles Textil, S.A., one of the leading companies in the textile sector in Catalonia.
- Advised the financing entities (Banco Santander, Abanca, CaixaBank and BancoSabadell) on the debt restructuring of Fandicosta, S.A. and all its satellite companies (Comercial de Pescados y Mariscos Peixemar, Casa Botas, S.L., Tebra, S.L. and CB Inversiones1904, SL).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Santiago Hurtado