The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Broseta Abogados J is a third tier firm,

Broseta Abogados acted for Banco CAM and Banco de Valencia following the Bank of Spain’s intervention to replace the management of both with representatives from the Fund for the Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB). It also advised a syndicate of banks, led by Bankia, on the €120m refinancing of Siliken. Antonio Navarro heads the practice, which recently recruited Manuel Mingot from Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira.

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 4

Broseta Abogados’ Julio Veloso is ‘very dedicated and has a high level of knowledge’. Highlights included advising Banco CAM on the sale of its stake in TUI.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 5

Santiago Hurtado heads Broseta Abogados’ practice, which has been defending the Bankia savings banks in litigation concerning IRS contracts; and representing Bankinter in similar cases. Other clients include Network Steels and Diego Zamora.

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Within Environment, Broseta Abogados is a third tier firm,

Broseta Abogados is advising on the environmental aspects of Puerto Ademuz, an urban development project. FCC Environment is also a client. Rosa Vidal is the key contact.

Within Intellectual property Other recommended firms

Within Projects and energy, tier 4

Broseta Abogados’ clients include Proasego Solar, a holding company that owns three photovoltaic plants, and Concesiones Aeroportuarias, owner of Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport, a €150m investment which is still a work in progress. It also acts for Gamesa and Blue Energy Investments, among others. Valencia-based Rosa Vidal heads the department, and Jesús Avezuela is among the key contacts in Madrid.

Within Real estate, tier 4

Broseta Abogados acted for the buyer on the €400m acquisition of the Torre Picasso tower in Madrid, and advised Eurofund Investments on the Port Ademuz project, which is aimed at creating the largest retail and leisure park in Europe. Isidro del Moral is the key contact.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Broseta Abogados is a third tier firm,

Broseta Abogados is ‘very well known, having acted in some big cases’. It is defending CaixaBank as a creditor of the bankrupt Madrid-Toledo Highway, and is assisting Ezentis Infraestructuras with its insolvency proceedings. Santiago Hurtado is recommended.

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Within Tax, tier 5

Broseta Abogados’ practice is led by Luis Trigo, who specialises in wealth planning. Javier Morera is best known for international tax planning, and Carlos Diéguez handles tax litigation.

Within Transport, tier 4

Broseta Abogados’ aviation-focused practice defended Vueling, Air Nostrum and Air Europa against liability actions filed by Aena for faulty provision of traffic control services.