‘Strengths: very good technical skills and drawing very complex contracts to perfection. They compare favorably with teams from other firms.’

‘Maria Sabau has a complete vision of the financing contracts and perfectly understands how it relates to the other documents of the transaction.’

‘Clifford Chance brings confidence in decisions made as a great insight into the legal implications as well as top-notch professional resources.’

‘Exceptional partner: Rodrigo Uria gives security, reliability, empathy, commitment, knowledge, professionalism. Others: Pedro Cubillas and Miguel Barredo, commitment, knowledge, professionalism.’

‘They combine very high technical knowledge with the ability to focus on what is relevant and high partner availability.’

‘Exceptional dedication to the client.’

‘Team committed to the highest quality of advice.’

‘Pilar Lluesma, always available, exhaustive in her analysis.’

‘I believe that the main strengths of the DLA Spain financial-banking team are: Experience in the sector: it is evident when they provide efficient and quick solutions to complicated, unexpected or last minute problems that arise in operations. Multidisciplinary: they have team members who are specialists in various subjects so, in particular for special operations such as Real Estate, they provide a lot of added value.’

‘Their advice is of great added value, providing good ideas and facilitating the structuring of operations, solving problems, etc. I think it is a highly recommended firm, especially César Herrero and the team with whom he usually works (Carmen Sánchez, José Marco, Carmen Fernández-Ladreda, Rocío Smith, José Ignacio Monedero, Felipe López) and Juan Gelabert.’

‘They know the market deeply and are technically very good. Price quality is one of the best in Madrid Despachos.’

‘César Herrero: He has a very respectful style with his colleagues, calm and close. In addition, technically he is a 10. Able to provide solutions to any legal problem that you raise and explain them clearly and concisely. His involvement in each matter is total.’

‘Specialist lawyers and highly involved in operations with imaginative solutions. Especially relevant is the partner, César Herrero, one of the best lawyers in Madrid.’

‘César Herrero is an exceptional attorney. He is 100% involved in operations, knows every angle, provides solutions and is always ready to help and work for the good of his client and the operation.’

‘Juan Gelabert’s advice is always cutting edge. He ensures that it is up-to-date with trends in the sector both locally and internationally and is an excellent reference for issues with international connotations that he manages decisively through the network of offices. He knows the issues personally and is 100% involved until any problem is solved.’

‘They have excellent knowledge of the sector and the company. They know perfectly the points that are impassable red lines of the client and financial entity, which avoids inefficient negotiations. The service is agile and of the highest quality. The response time is especially remarkable. We regularly work with César Herrero and Antonio Olarte, both excellent professionals.’

‘It is a team that has great experience and knowledge in their professional field.’

‘The team is very easy to access and has fluid communication.’

‘They look for different and innovative alternatives to the processes in which they work, unblocking blockage points.’

‘Hogan Lovells is a firm that I can trust.’

‘I have been working with Hogan Lovells for more than four years and I would highlight their flexibility, adaptability and close treatment.’

‘They always produce high quality documents in a limited time and under great pressure.’

‘Without a doubt, when the possibility of signing a new transaction arrives, Hogan Lovells is one of the firms that I always keep in mind when requesting a quote.’

‘Alejandro González personifies the strengths of the firm. I have worked with him on complex matters and he has always managed to protect our interests in the contracts, defend them in negotiation calls and get the operation signed on time, no matter how demanding they were. He remains calm in times of pressure.’

‘It is a well compensated team between partners, seniors and juniors, where everyone has deep knowledge of the subject, in general, and of the customer and the transaction that is being carried out at each moment.’

‘Differenciated from the competition by its dedication and empathy with the customer, its interest in the transactions.’

‘Ability to provide individualized advice even on issues in which they advise a union of entities jointly.’

‘Detailed follow-up of the issues: checklist of pending items, coordination calls for closings, etc.’

‘Very proactive and practical.’

‘Working with Fernando Colomina is a guarantee of cutting-edge advice. He knows the sector to perfection and the legal and commercial trends, he personally ensures the resolution of each problem that arises and keeps clients informed in a timely manner and handling relevant information in such a way that clients can focus on the issues that really add value to us.’

‘Technical solidity. Deep knowledge of Mercantile and Financial (Capital Markets).’

‘Very up to date with the latest market trends and a lot of sensitivity to what banks can or cannot accept, which makes the process very fluid’.

‘Fernando Gutiérrez is very involved and dedicated in the whole process.’

‘A team entirely dedicated to the client; with great knowledge of the sector; focused on the execution of the deals; and extraordinarily directed.’

‘Jabier Badiola and Ignacio Fernandez are available and have empathy with the client.’

‘Communication and management of affairs, with permanent contact with those responsible.’

‘Permanent and immediate availability and extensive knowledge of the subjects.’

‘Absolute availability. Closeness. Empathy with the client. Searching for solutions. Negotiation skills. Knowledge of the sector and a good reputation.’

‘Availability and experience.’

‘Demonstrates knowledge of the current situation in the market, and operations from different points of view.’

‘A broad knowledge of the activity, professionalism and accessibility.’

‘Experienced, technically knowledgable and availabile. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the activity, professionalism, accessibility and a vocation for customer service.’

‘A high degree of technical knowledge as well as a great ability to resolve novel aspects of financing contracts.’

‘They have everything we’ve ever needed.’

‘The relationship with the assigned partner is very fluid and trustworthy.’

‘Empathy, professionalism and solid knowledge.’

‘Experts on the subject, if a novel point arises or not known in depth, they manifest it, investigate it and always solve it in the best way in very short times, so they do not affect progress in the business.’

‘Their kindness, honesty, preparation and professionalism, coupled with the best dealings between equals.’

‘Solid economic, financial, accounting and market knowledge, not only legal.’

‘Araoz and Rueda is knowledgable, provides swift responses, is dedicated and proactive.’

‘Experience and technical knowledge in the operations that are entrusted to them. Also important is the availability and accessibility of team members.’

‘General knowledge, in addition to being a specialist in the banking business and its regulation.’

‘Alejandro Fernández de Araoz and Rafael Bazán have contributed both their experience and knowledge of the matters they had to deal with as well as high availability and a great capacity for adaptation and problem solving.’

‘Superb knowledge and profile.’

‘Most reliable. Would recommend Araoz & Rueda any day of the week.’

‘Most professional, friendly, efficient.’

‘Rafa Bazan is a stand out partner who has provided top quality advice for years.’

‘The lawyers are highly qualified and responsive, including in matters of banking supervisory law.’

‘It has been a pleasure working with Xavier Foz in a crossborder matter. We appreciated not only his work but also his flexibility and responsiveness.’

‘Pablo Rodriguez is an outstanding finance expert because he is right to the point, understands the client needs (not only legally, but most importantly, commercially) and delivers his advice with the required service mentality.’

‘Great knowledge of the payment services market and Fintech in general. It is difficult to find prestigious law firms that are fully familiar with and up-to-date with Fintech.’

‘Adrián Calvo has deep commercial knowledge and an ability to see matters as business problems and seek excellent and creative legal solutions.’

‘Jose-Luis Lorente Howell and Elena Martinez Arce did a great job representing us. Not only did they show great competence, but they also interacted very well with our customer.’

‘I think it is a very competent practice, that has much experience of dealing with the type of regulatory, enforcement and corporate governance issues.’

‘Their specialization in the financial sector and the direct contact of partners with the client provides them with a differential value with other firms.’

‘Araceli Leyva is a lawyer with solid knowledge of the financial market and with a great practical experience.’

‘Miguel Cases as managing partner brings together a group of professionals who act in a cohesive manner.’

‘Rigorous compliance with deadlines, courtesy and kindness in dealing with clients, an enormous capacity to adapt to the client, and the outstanding leadership of the department partner, to achieve optimal team work.’

‘The strengths of the Deloitte team of lawyers is their availability and knowledge of the regulations and needs of credit institutions. This means that with very little information they can provide a very correct first answer.’

‘Combines efficiency and commitment with high professionalism, technical knowledge and seriousness.’

‘In my opinion of Deloitte Legal’s banking and financial regulatory area is excellent.’ 

‘My professional experience with Francisco Ramírez Arbués is extraordinary. In addition to his high technical knowledge and experience in the field, his brilliance in the analysis of legal issues is particularly noteworthy.’

‘A capacity to provide the best solutions with great pragmatism.’

‘Industry knowledge, good preparation, team background and experience.’

‘Good support during the lockdown.’

‘It is a highly prestigious law firm worldwide and its ability to respond to the questions posed to it is very high.’

‘Good team, available and empathetic.’

‘Knowledge, speed of responses and great knowledge of the financial market.’

‘The multidisciplinary approach, empathy and willingness of the KPMG team have been very relevant in the authorization process we are carrying out.’

‘The dedication, knowledge and commitment of Pilar Galán Gavilá, as well as the effort and tenacity of José Luis Millán, are highly remarkable.’

‘A team very technically prepared and experienced.’

‘All the offices are updated on legislative developments, and all the offices with which we work are equipped at a technological level.’

‘For a team that works in circumstances that are normally quite stressful and complex, having clear, concrete and concise advice is a great support.’

‘What differentiates this firm is the closeness to the partner, the dedication and involvement of each lawyer.’

‘They all get involved and make you feel like the firm’s most important client.’

‘360 service and attention, with excellent coordination with international teams.’

‘The dedication in this area is excellent.’

‘They are very good specialists and the treatment is excellent.’

‘ECIJA fully understands the needs and concerns of its clients and that makes working with them easier.’

‘They are well dimensioned to cover all aspects related to our needs and well organized when working as a team.’

‘Due to their specific knowledge of financial and banking law, among other areas, and due to the fact that they know the latest market practices, they analyze the issues in a complete way and provide us with innovative solutions.’

‘ECIJA has a team specialized in Fintech and Banking of the first level, which has extensive legal knowledge, always managing to provide innovative solutions to the challenges that a deeply regulated sector like this poses.’

‘Special mention for María González.’

‘Without a doubt, it is our first option as legal advisors specialized in Fintech, Banking and Technology, both for legal and business knowledge, and for being one of the most competitive firms from the point of view of fees.’

‘The highest knowledge of the technological and financial market.’

‘Knowledge of the business and of the management team of our company, which makes your attention 100% personalized.’

‘They are clear in their approaches and reports, almost pedagogical, which is very useful for reporting to boards of directors and to the parent company.’

‘Their collaboration is 10 out of 10, and the diversity of very high-level professionals in other subjects is excellent.’

‘Technical knowledge may be available to other firms, its application to reality is something else, the ability to communicate very complex issues in a simple way, the speed in proposing solutions and alternatives and the strength of their positions, telling the truth regardless of what the customer wants to hear.’

‘Special mention to Teresa Villarroya and Vicente Arias.’

‘A balanced team that gives a practical perspective to their legal advice, who care about closing the matter and empathize with the client’s needs.’

‘Reactive, decisive and friendly.’

‘They are very practical in negotiations and very efficient in managing documentation.’

‘A lot of experience and a lot of knowledge, flexibility and quick responses.’

‘There is a mutual trust based on the impeccable advice they provide.’

‘The dedication of the team is unbeatable.’

‘They are great experts in their respective matters and the name of the firm and teams confer great legal security both internally and externally.’

‘The size of the office allows us to respond to different areas in the different countries with which my entity works.’

‘100% commitment to providing optimal service.’

‘Great flexibility and agility.’

‘SPB provides ongoing comprehensive local Spanish law advice (including tax) in the context of pan European factoring Programmes.’

‘SPB provides high calibre legal advice conforming to the highest standards which we feel comfortable relying on.’

‘Great experience and knowledge in the renewable energy sector.’

‘Versatile and rigorous.’

‘It is a benchmark office in Spain today to finance energy projects.’

‘Very knowledgeable about the assets on which they make the transactions, they have everything at a technological level and there is gender diversity in their teams.’

‘Resourceful team capable of working on multiple relevant mandates simultaneously.’

‘Rodrigo Berasategui has great experience and commercial vision.’

‘Antonio Cáneva is very rigorous and with previous experience in other types of financing, which is useful when looking for solutions other than those usual in project finance.’

‘Very constructive in the negotiations, they work with several jurisdictions.’