Mr Jorge Martín > Gómez-Acebo & Pombo > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Claro & Cia.‘s 29-strong banking and financing practice has a strong market reputation for its advice to commercial and investment banks, private equity sponsors, strategic investors, issuers, and borrowers. Delivering ‘prompt, efficient attention with complete knowledge of the issues addressed’, the broad finance practice covers multi-lateral and cross-border financings, project finance and loans, as well as corporate finance, LBOs, working capital facilities and structured financing. In relation to projects, the team comprises experts in hydro, renewables, thermo-electric, combined-cycle power plants, transmission lines, and oil and gas pipelines; and its experience extends to assisting developers with financing, partnerships, and greenfield project-related regulatory issues. Large-value highlights include advising Sociedad Transmisora Metropolitana on a $1.1bn dual-currency secured syndicated acquisition loan to partially finance its $1.5bn acquisition of Enel Transmisión Chile. Focused on the energy, mining, pension, infrastructure and insurance sectors, Rodrigo Ochagavía has deep banking and finance experience; José Luis Ambrosy‘s practice includes brownfield and greenfield project financing; Jorge Martín is a renewable energy project expert; and Cristóbal Eyzaguirre is a banking law specialist. The practice also showcases project finance practitioner Ariel Mihovilovic; José María Eyzaguirre F, who focuses on cross-border transactions; and M&A head José María Eyzaguirre B, whose practice includes infrastructure project financing. Beyond the partnership, counsel Philippa Cooper (banking and finance, capital markets, project finance and M&A) and senior associate Carmen Luz Chavarría (project finance) provide primary support. Active intermediate associate Rafael Mackay is also noted.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a solid track record in high-value M&A across key sectors such as TMT, banking, and energy, with the latter being a cornerstone of the firm’s activity. The practice is led by Álvaro Mateo, who specialises in strategic M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals. Managing partner Iñigo Erláiz brings extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on M&A, private equity, and insolvency matters. Pablo Fernández Cortijo shines in energy-related PE and M&A transactions, while Guillermo Guerra Martín stands out for his deep knowledge of corporate governance and transactional work. Jorge Martín is recognised for his proficiency in leveraged buyouts and infrastructure deals. Alexander Kolb is no longer at the firm.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo houses a strong private equity practice adept at handling fund formation, investments, divestments, and financing transactions. The team’s expertise has seen the group advise on high levels of activity in Spain’s M&A market, both in terms of deal value and volume. Team head Álvaro Mateo specialises in private equity, M&A, and venture capital transactions. Pablo Fernández Cortijo garners praise for his involvement in high-profile M&A deals. Jorge Martín has notable expertise in leveraged buyouts and infrastructure transactions. Iñigo Erláiz is a key figure for corporate and M&A matters.