Mr Javier Redonet > Uría Menéndez > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

With ‘in-depth knowledge of all branches of law that are key to providing advice to companies listed on the continuous market‘, Uría Menéndez houses a seasoned capital markets team, which is recognised for its strong credentials in all types of DCM work. Covering hybrid securities, regulatory capital instruments, structured and project bonds, the group regularly acts for blue-chip corporate clients and financial institutions in high-value and innovative transactions. Department head Rafael Sebastián maintains a broad practice which encompasses capital markets, structured finance, M&A and corporate restructuring. Singled out for her banking regulatory expertise, Carolina Albuerne often advises on deals involving hybrid debt, which is a key area of focus for Javier Redonet. The ‘technical and commercial‘ Enrique Nieto assists issuers and investors in both ECM and DCM transactions.

Housing a team of ‘proficient and knowledgeable’ capital markets experts, Uría Menéndez is well-known for its broad service offering, which encompasses IPOs, follow-on offerings, rights issues, accelerated bookbuild offerings, delistings and equity-linked instruments. Showcasing a stellar track record in some of the biggest IPOs and equity raisings in the country’s history, the group, which is retained by both issuers and underwriters, stands out for its cross-border capabilities and strong credentials in public M&A. Specialised in finance, corporate, and securities law, practice leader Javier Redonet has a longstanding reputation in the market, advising on IPOs, offers of shares, and corporate governance issues. Other ‘outstanding partners‘ include Gabriel Núñez Fernández, who handles a mix of capital markets, public M&A, banking and finance, and corporate governance work, while Enrique Nieto, who is noted for his expertise in stock exchange listings and Spanish real estate investment trusts(SOCIMIs)-related matters. Alfonso Ventoso focuses on ECM deals and corporate governance, which are also core areas of activity for senior associate Álvaro López.