Ms Ana Martínez-Pina > Gómez-Acebo & Pombo > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

At Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, the banking, capital markets and insurance group assists lenders – including banks and international funds – and borrowers in sophisticated financing and refinancing transactions in Spain. Advising on US private placements, project finance in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, and corporate lending are core areas of activity for the group, which also possesses strong credentials in real estate finance, asset deals and acquisition finance. Leading the department is Miguel Lamo de Espinosa, who marries significant experience in finance and restructurings. Verónica Romaní, who leads the firm’s energy group, specialises in financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Based in the firm’s London office, Ferran Foix, a dual-qualified practitioner in the US and Spain, is recommended for cross-border finance and capital markets transactions. Rafael Aguilera is a key contact for domestic financial institutions and credit funds, while Vanessa Armas focuses on the financing of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Former vice-chair of the CNMV Ana Martinez-Pina heads up the financial services regulatory sub-group.

The trusted adviser to some of the main players in the Spanish insurance market, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is regularly called upon to assist with policy drafting, corporate governance, regulatory matters and transactional work. Ana Martinez-Pina, the main point of contact for pension funds, investment firms and credit institutions seeking advice on regulatory issues, leads the practice alongside Iñigo Erláiz, who has deep expertise in M&A and bancassurance agreements.