Mr Javier Menchén > Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

The energy offering at Ramón y Cajal Abogados garners praise for its specialisation in regulatory matters and M&A transactions in the space, with the financing of projects constituting a further key area of work for the firm. The four-partner leadership team features Javier Menchén and Amado Giménez on the finance front, regulatory specialist Pablo Silván, and Antonio de Mariano, noted for negotiations in the field.

Ramón y Cajal Abogados‘ ‘imaginative‘ team stands out for its expertise in project finance, particularly in the renewable energy sector, but is also experienced in syndicated loans, acquisition finance, real estate finance and debt refinancing. Recently, the team has been particularly active in advising on state loans for companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm also has an active financial services regulatory practice which advises on regulatory issues, the management of collective investment schemes, and investment funds. Javier Menchén and Amado Giménez lead the banking and finance practice, while Cristina Vidal, Alfonso Fernández-Miranda and Alfonso Cárcamo focus on regulatory matters.

Noted for its solid expertise in representing both creditors and debtors, Ramón y Cajal Abogados‘ practice has an excellent track record in handling debt restructurings, refinancing agreements, creditors’ rights and board liability issues. The team is also sought after for its strength in acting as court-appointed insolvency administrators. Javier Menchén heads the restructuring side of the practice, in which Amado Giménez and Cándido Pérez are key contacts; Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno takes the lead on insolvency matters, supported by Carmen Fernández-Hontoria and Luis Briones.