Óscar Franco > Latham & Watkins LLP > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLP represents clients in all types of commercial disputes, including private equity, investment funds, and restructuring and insolvency-related litigation. It is also adept at handling arbitration matters, advising on breach of service and share purchase agreements. The team, which is led by Óscar Franco, has secured instructions from a wide range of international clients that include private equity houses, funds, and corporates. Also of note, Roberto Muñoz handles business-critical matters, frequently appearing before Spanish courts and various institutional arbitration venues, such as the ICC, CIMA, and SCC.

Latham & Watkins LLP‘s restructuring and special situations practice excels in handling cases involving complex financing structures and capital market instruments. The team provides regulatory advice on business restructurings, debt refinancings, distressed M&A, and insolvency litigation; it offers guidance under Spanish, UK, and New York law, frequently collaborating with its global offices. Pedro de Rojas leads the practice, and serves as a key contact for debtors, creditors, and investors with a focus on cross-border restructurings. Other key figures include Ignacio Gómez-Sancha, who specialises in high-value restructurings and special situations, Óscar Franco, an expert in insolvency disputes, and Fernando Colomina, whose wide-ranging practice spans banking, finance, and restructuring transactions.