Mr Rafael Aguilera > Gómez-Acebo & Pombo > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Both lenders and borrowers turn to Gómez-Acebo & Pombo for assistance with sophisticated financing and refinancing transactions in Spain, with the latter being a core area of strength for the firm. The group demonstrates proficiency across a diverse range of lending matters, including project finance in the energy and infrastructure sectors, real estate finance, asset deals, as well as acquisition and corporate finance. Practice head Rafael Aguilera plays a prominent role in restructuring deals led by Spanish banks and advises banks and credit funds on corporate, acquisition and real estate financings. Miguel Lamo de Espinosa possesses significant expertise in advising alternative lenders on restructuring transactions, a field in which Ferran Foix is also highly active.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is equipped to assist investment banks, distressed investors, hedge funds, insolvency administrators, private equity houses and corporations with debt refinancings, insolvency proceedings and restructuring transactions. Miguel Lamo de Espinosa, who shines in corporate finance, debt restructuring and deals involving credit portfolios, and Rodrigo López, who focuses on insolvency proceedings, co-lead the team. Additional names to note include Rafael Aguilera, who is skilled in refinancing processes and debt restructurings; litigator Irene Arévalo, who frequently acts for foreign investors in restructuring processes; and Paula Zarzalejos, another name to note for debt refinancing.