Mr José Luis Vázquez > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s broad banking and finance practice ranges from project finance – particularly in the energy and public infrastructure sectors – to acquisition and real estate finance, and refinancings and restructurings. The team has an impressive lender-side client base, which includes major Spanish and international banks, private equity and venture capital firms, and funds, as well as acting for corporate borrowers. Other areas of strength include corporate finance, asset finance, and regulatory and fintech matters. José Luis Vázquez, who serves as managing partner of the firm’s Madrid office, jointly leads the practice with Alfredo Barona, whose areas of expertise include corporate and project finance, and debt restructuring. Counsel Alejandro González also stands out for his experience in acquisition, leveraged and real estate finance.

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice is sought after by creditor and debtor clients for its expertise in handling complex insolvency proceedings, often including international elements. Other key areas of strength for the group include restructuring matters and advising on the acquisition of distressed assets. Newly appointed managing partner in Madrid José Luis Vázquez and Alfredo Barona are noted for assisting prominent Spanish and international financial institutions with restructurings. Litigation and arbitration head Gonzalo Ardila and Jon Aurrekoetxea, who made partner in January 2022, advise on contentious insolvency proceedings.