Carlos Martín > Baker McKenzie > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Commended for its ‘availability, pragmatic approach and knowledge of the sector’, Baker McKenzie’s team is well placed to advise issuers, managers and financial entities on debt issuances, commercial paper programmes, and refinancings. The group is co-led by Fernando Torrente, a seasoned practitioner who now oversees the Madrid-based capital markets and M&A teams following his mid-2023 move from A&O Shearman. Another key figure is Carlos Martín, who brings extensive experience in M&A, ECM, and DCM transactions.

A range of issuers and financial institutions regularly turn to Baker McKenzie‘s ‘exceptional team‘ in Spain for advice on high-end capital markets mandates, including equity transactions. Practice head Fernando Torrente, a seasoned practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in ECM, has a strong track record advising corporations and investment banks on IPOs, follow-on offerings, and corporate governance. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Carlos Martín, who is regarded for his skills in capital increases, IPOs, and debt offerings.