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Jones Day Offices
PASEO DE RECOLETOS 37-41
PLANTA 5a
28004 MADRID
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Jones Day > The Legal 500 Rankings
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 3
Jones Day receives instruction from an impressive client base of leading Spanish banks and international financial institutions, and has a strong track record in acquisition and real estate finance, often working alongside the firm’s London office on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Other areas of expertise for the practice include syndicated loans, project finance and debt restructuring. The ‘outstanding‘ team is led by the experienced Javier López Antón, and also includes Iván Martín-Barbón, who frequently advises global financial clients on pan-European transactions, and Fernando Lillo, an expert in infrastructure and energy project finance. Sergio Cires left the firm in late 2023.Practice head(s):
Javier López Antón
Other key lawyers:
Fernando Lillo; Iván Martín-Barbón; Elvira Coloma; Patricia Vela
Testimonials
‘The team has a great deal of knowledge about regulation and market practice, and is always willing to seek solutions, protecting the interests of the client and knowing how to differentiate what is important from what is superfluous.’
‘Very committed and with a high level of technical ability. I would like to highlight Javier López Antón.’
‘Jones Day has a great team in Spain with whom we work side by side. There is always someone willing to assist with any legal need that arises.’
‘All the lawyers at Jones Day are outstanding, but I would particularly like to highlight Fernando Lillo for his technically impeccable and rigorous work. Great professionals and even better people.’
‘Our experience with this firm has been outstanding. Their professionalism and dedication stands out, as well as their availability and willingness to search for solutions to reach the successful completion of the transaction.’
Key clients
Banco Santander
BBVA
Portobello Capital
CaixaBank
Autopista del Guadalmedina, Concesionaria Española, S.A.
Banco de Sabadell
GED Iberian Private Equity, S.A., SGEIC.
Alantra
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Santander on the financing of the acquisition by the private equity firm ProA Capital of Spanish company Ismael Villalobos, the holding company of mobile phone accessories business La Casa de las Carcasas.
- Advised Autopista del Guadalmedina, Concesionaria Española, as the issuer, on a third series of senior bonds in the amount of approximately €10.5m within the framework of a global issue of up to €280m, and the amendment of various conditions of the bonds.
- Advised private equity firm Portobello Capital on the sale of EYSA, a provider of smart mobility solutions, to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.
Spain > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Jones Day counts large and household name companies among its clients, which benefit from the firm’s ‘technical knowledge, experience and transparency‘. With an international profile and client base, the firm’s cases often have important cross-border aspects; its recent cases have involved various Latin American and European countries. The department is equipped to handle disputes involving the energy, financial services and real estate industries, and it has a particularly impressive track record in construction, infrastructure and renewable energy-sector litigation. Complex commercial arbitration and litigation are within the purview of practice head Mercedes Fernández, who also acts as an arbitrator. Antonio Canales was promoted to partner in January 2022; besides taking an active role on many of the department’s major cases, he also leads the Madrid office’s pro bono and ESG practices. Adrián Jareño is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Mercedes Fernández
Other key lawyers:
Antonio Canales; Carlota Domínguez; Gonzalo Hierro
Testimonials
‘Technical knowledge: keeping abreast of jurisprudence, trends, etc. Strategist in terms of litigation with the ability to communicate it. Availability of teams at all times (working hours) to clarify doubts. Moderation in fees with flexibility to negotiate reductions. Billing: transparency in the descriptions of the services, separating each subject by demands.’
‘Technical knowledge, experience, transparency to communicate at all times the status of a matter in order to make the most convenient decisions. High level of English. Empathy with the client.’
‘Above all, the relationship with client; both for the magnificent attitude, and for the full availability.’
‘It is a great team, but without a doubt Antonio Canales stands out.’
Spain > Projects and energy Tier 3
The energy practice at Jones Day offers ‘deep knowledge of the sector, with a lot of experience‘ in cross-border mandates surrounding renewable energy projects, with particular emphasis on financial, regulatory and litigation work. The leadership team is comprised of regulatory expert Raimundo Ortega, project finance specialist Javier López Antón, seasoned litigator Mercedes Fernández and Fernando Lillo, a key contact for structured finance. Sergio Cires, who was recently promoted to of counsel, is another notable practitioner, active in acquisition finance involving PPPs.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The energy sector in Spain is at a point of great activity and regulatory changes that make it necessary to be constantly updated. What makes the work of Jones Day special is anticipating these queries.’
‘Knowledge and experience in the regulation of the sector. Specifically Raimundo Ortega.’
‘The team has a high knowledge of regulation and market practice, always willing to seek solutions, protecting the interests of the client and knowing how to differentiate what is important from what is superfluous.’
‘Very committed and with a high technical quality. Especially Javier López Antón and Sergio Cires.’
‘Availability, quick response, practical approach, management skills and negotiating positions with clients, clear conclusions, personalised treatment.’
‘Sergio Cires offers a degree of personal closeness that complements his professional skills.’
‘They have a very deep knowledge of the sector, with a lot of experience and capable of covering all the questions that arise in the development of a renewable project, which is very multidisciplinary.’
‘They stand out above all for the closeness and personalised attention. It works in Spain as a true boutique despite being a worldwide firm.’
Key clients
BBVA
CaixaBank
Banco Santander
Banco de Sabadell
Urbaser
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras
Work highlights
- Advised Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras on the €58m sale of its 80% interest in Nuevo Hospital de Toledo to BSIP Spain HoldCo.
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 3
The department at Jones Day is well versed across a range of real estate assets, including residential, offices, retail and industrial, and advises on real estate matters pertaining to the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors. The team also possesses strength in real estate finance. Luis Jiménez-Diaz assists on a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including urban planning development, construction contracts, as well as zoning qualifications of land and properties. Víctor Casarrubios has a particular focus on acquisitions and dispositions of real estate. In recent developments, Luis Pérez Casas joined the practice from Eversheds Sutherland, while Marta Escartin departed the firm. Cristina de Andrés Blanco is also a notable name in the department.Practice head(s):
Luis Jiménez-Díaz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extensive experience in all fields, covering all types of real estate assets.’
‘Very deep knowledge of urban processing and all possible edges to address different scenarios and paths to follow. Specific knowledge of each of the places in which we work.’
‘Luis Jiménez-Díaz has great knowledge. In addition, the way they explain their vision generates good understanding among all internal teams to be able to move forward and make decisions. They have the ability to understand the questions we ask them, referring them to the relevant legal aspects.’
‘Availability, service quality, and adapted technology.’
‘Victor Casarrubios is an excellent professional.’
Key clients
MARK Capital / Crossbay
Greystar Real Estate Partners
CBRE Investment Management
Montepino Logística
Merlin Properties
Arcano Real Estate Holding
Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Wellstream
Dunas Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Greystar Real Estate Partners on the acquisition of a flexible accommodation portfolio of 2,500 units in Madrid for a managed discretionary fund from King Street Real Estate.
- Advised Greystar on the forward purchase acquisition of 455 residential units over a plot of land in Madrid from Acciona Inmobiliaria.
- Advised MARK Capital on its acquisition of a European warehousing portfolio (through the fund Crossbay) from Thor Equities Group.
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Fielding 400 M&A lawyers across 17 jurisdictions, Jones Day’s team in Madrid is adept in domestic and multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, company formations and corporate governance mandates. Miguel Bermúdez de Castro leads the team, having amassed over 15 years’ worth of experience, and is particularly accomplished within the construction, infrastructure, technology, energy, sports and media sectors, among others. Federico Merino has recently retired and Beatriz Píriz is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Miguel Bermudez de Castro
Other key lawyers:
Blanca Puyol
Testimonials
‘The direct, close, personal treatment.’
‘Adaptability to the client and changes.’
‘Jones Day is a leading firm compared to the competition, especially due to both the skills and knowledge of its lawyers and the ability to cover all the necessary areas in a project or business at the highest level of quality.’
‘As outstanding legal partner I would like to highlight is Miguel Bermúdez de Castro Navarro. He and the team stand out from the competition because they always know how to go further and always get to the important detail without forgetting the big picture.’
Key clients
Portobello Capital Gestión SA SGEIC
ACS Group (Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras)
Montepino Logística
Dunas Capital
Web Financial Group
David Lloyd
Grupo Zaragoza
Greystar Real Estate Partners
Arsenal Capital Partners
EagleTree Capital
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Orange, S.A., one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, on the combination of their telecom business in Spain with Masmovil, one of the leading telecommunications operators in Spain, for an enterprise value of EUR 18.6 billion.
- Represented Web Financial Group, S.A. in the sale of all of its technology business to Allfunds, one of the world’s leading B2B WealthTech platforms for the fund industry.
- Advised Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A. (ACS group) on the EUR 58 million sale of 80% of its interest in Nuevo Hospital de Toledo, S.A. to BSIP Spain HoldCo, S.L., a company managed by Brookfield.
Spain > Private equity Tier 4
Spain > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Jones Day has a strong track record in handling complex debt restructurings and high-value insolvency proceedings and litigation. Domestic and cross-border mandates are prominent in the group's workload. The client base includes major investment banks, private equity firms and credit funds, and the team is well versed in representing creditors, debtors, directors, shareholders and distressed investors. Practice head Juan Ferré has established strength in acting for companies in the aviation, manufacturing, automotive, real estate and construction sectors in insolvency and restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Juan Ferré
Spain > EU and competition Tier 5
The Madrid office of Jones Day frequently works alongside its international counterparts to advise on multi-jurisdictional competition matters, including merger control and foreign direct investment filings. The team also has notable expertise in competition and regulatory actions before the CNMC and follow-on damages claims. At the head of the practice, Raimundo Ortega stands out for his experience in competition matters, including foreign direct investment filings, in the energy, telecoms and infrastructure sectors and Marta Delgado Echevarría is the name to note for competition litigation.Practice head(s):
Raimundo Ortega; Marta Delgado Echevarria
Testimonials
‘The firm’s experience, knowledge and ability to stay up to date mean that it is constantly advising us on any competition law issue that may affect any of our usual activities, as well as any new projects. In this sense, the work of Raimundo Ortega is impeccable.’
‘Good availability, close communication with clients and advice that is adapted to clients’ requirements.’
‘Raimundo Ortega is a great connoisseur of the subject. He always offers us solutions and also has the ability to explain the issues in a way that makes them easier to understand.’
‘The team stand out for their technical knowledge, previous experience and good communication skills and availability. They keep in close contact with clients and understand the organisation so they can identify problems when trying to resolve cases. They speak English fluently and know how to express technical legal concepts in English. The partner responsible for the case is available and we deal with them directly, so doubts are resolved more quickly.’
‘Raimundo Ortega provides a 360-degree approach that none can beat in the Spanish market. He has two very important skills: his expertise in competition and European Union law and the commercial knowledge to understand the impact of these areas of law on a company’s business.’
‘They are a team with great experience in this area. They stand out from other firms for their versatility to adapt to other sectors and for their customer service.’
‘Marta Delgado stands out for her great ability to understand complex legal problems in new sectors in situations without legal or jurisprudential precedents.’
‘Great availability and great knowledge of our business. They anticipate our needs. Raimundo Ortega is a great professional who knows exactly what we need and what our areas for improvement are. We couldn’t have anyone better.’
Key clients
Orange
ILSA
CAE
Jones Day > Firm Profile
The firm: Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents. The firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.
Jones Day is an institutional partner for clients who seek counsel that seeks to understand them and their needs; that communicates with clients about their needs and the different tactics available for addressing those needs; that works seamlessly and impressively across offices and practices and with the client; that provides talent and expertise across subject areas and geographies; and that brings commitment and courage to the relationship and its engagements. We are formidable because every partner and every client has the entire global institution at their command and is a high priority of the Firm as a whole. We are true partners, with each other and, even more importantly, with our clients.
Regions of practice
Europe and Middle East: Jones Day provides a significant presence in Europe that offers clients more than 575 lawyers from its European offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, and Paris. The firm’s lawyers counsel clients in administrative and public law, banking and finance, capital markets, competition law and regulatory, derivatives, market infrastructures, dispute resolution, and investigations.
In the Middle East, the Firm’s Dubai-based lawyers have accumulated significant experience in most of the region’s key industries and jurisdictions, advising on mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions, projects and infrastructure, commercial transactions, real estate and construction matters, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
United States: Surveys repeatedly list Jones Day as one of the most frequently engaged law firms by U.S. corporations for both transactional and disputes matters, and among the leaders in client service. Jones Day’s more than 1,500 lawyers across its 18 U.S. offices collaborate to serve clients across practices and geographies on all major matters that span time-honored practices (antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and government regulation) to more recently established and expanded areas (cybersecurity, life sciences, energy, and technology) that specifically address the contemporary challenges of an increasingly complex global business and legal environment.
Asia-Pacific: Jones Day has committed substantial resources and capacity to serve each of Asia’s distinct markets, including China, Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia. Spread throughout ten offices in the region, the Firm’s more than 180 lawyers represent clients in practice areas including antitrust, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, energy, global disputes, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate, and several others.
The majority of Jones Day’s Asia-based lawyers are admitted to practice local law in their home jurisdictions. Most have practiced in more than one country, enabling Jones Day’s Asia team to render multijurisdictional legal services. Jones Day has been granted a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice license (QFLP) in Singapore.
Latin America: Jones Day is one of the leading global law firms serving the Latin American region through its offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, along with attorneys based in key business and legal centers such as New York, Houston, Dallas, Miami, and Madrid. Jones Day’s Latin American experience extends to mergers and acquisitions, investigations and anti-corruption, projects and infrastructure, banking and finance, energy, dispute resolution, business restructuring, private equity and capital markets.
Managing partner: Gregory M. Shumaker
Europe and Middle East offices: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris
US offices: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh,
San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.
Asia-Pacific offices: Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo
Latin America offices: Mexico City, São Paulo
Main areas of practice:
- Antitrust and competition law
- Business and tort litigation
- Business restructuring and reorganization
- Cybersecurity, privacy and data protection
- Employee benefits and executive compensation
- Energy
- Financial markets
- Global disputes
- Government regulation
- Health care and life sciences
- Insurance recovery
- Intellectual property
- Investigations and white-collar defense
- Issues and appeals
- Labor and employment
- M&A
- Private equity
- Real estate
- Securities litigation and SEC enforcement
- State Attorney General enforcement, investigations and litigation
- Tax
- Technology
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Gregory M. Shumaker |