José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica > Uría Menéndez > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

With an excellent lender and borrower perspective of the market and relevant precedents, Uría Menéndez is often called upon to advise on landmark financings, including corporate lending, project finance, restructurings, asset deals and acquisition finance, to name a few. In addition to its strength in major transactions within the Iberian Peninsula, the firm is also well positioned to handle cross-border matters with ties to other European countries and Latin America. Corporate, acquisition and project finance are notable practice areas for department head Ángel Pérez López, who also has significant experience in debt restructuring. These are also key areas of expertise for Carlos de Cárdenas Smith, who leads the corporate and commercial group. With strong credentials in project finance restructurings in the energy sector, Luis Jiménez advises lenders and borrowers in a variety of transactions, ranging from corporate lending to acquisition finance. José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica, the firm’s New York resident partner, is particularly active in financings within the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.

Uría Menéndez ‘has a large team highly specialised in energy‘, which excels in project finance, M&A involving energy assets, regulatory issues and dispute resolution. A popular destination for lenders, borrowers, energy and infrastructure sector players, the team is highlighted for its ‘outstanding command of market standards in corporate financing negotiations‘. Leading the practice is Juan Ignacio González Ruiz, a key contact for the financing of renewable energy projects. Key support is offered by Ignacio Álvarez Couso, whose combined knowledge of M&A and energy law allows him to assist clients with the sale and management of assets, José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica, who oversees the firm’s New York office. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Roberto Fernández , a former State Attorney at the Ministry for Energy Transition and the Demographic Challenge, in May 2023.