Mr Luis Sánchez > Latham & Watkins LLP > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLP
Plaza de la Independencia, 6
Madrid 28001
Spain

Work Department

Banking

Position

Luis Sánchez Mendez represents domestic and international clients in a range of complex finance transactions, including private equity acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings.

Drawing on his sophisticated knowledge of the needs of both sides of financing transactions, Mr. Sánchez delivers broad-based counsel to creditors, companies, and investors. He brings particular experience in domestic and cross-border debt restructurings, as well as investments by specialized investment funds in distressed assets.

Mr. Sánchez’s practice includes:

    • Acquisition and leveraged finance
    • Alternative financing and direct lending
    • Banking
    • Corporate lending, take-over bid financing, and loan markets
    • Distressed investing and debt trading
    • Real estate financing
    • Restructuring, insolvency, and workouts
    • Structured finance

Mr. Sánchez regularly writes about banking and restructuring topics for prominent publications, including Revista de Derecho Concursal y ParaconcursalRevista de Derecho Bancario y Bursatil, Cinco Días, and El Economista.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Banking and finance

(Leading associates)

Luis Sánchez – Latham & Watkins LLP

Bringing together experience in a wide range of banking and finance matters – from asset-backed lending and acquisition finance, to project finance and refinancing transactions – Latham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice for financial entities and corporates seeking advice on high-end financing deals. Practice head Fernando Colomina is noted for his wealth of experience in advising borrowers and lenders on sophisticated financing structures, particularly in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, with a focus on leveraged buyouts. Luis Sánchez frequently acts for creditors, companies and investors in financing and debt restructuring mandates.

Spain > Restructuring and insolvency

Latham & Watkins LLP is highly equipped to handle insolvency cases and financial restructuring processes, with a strong emphasis on creditor-side mandates. The group has particular expertise in cases that involve the design of complex capital structures and debt instruments. Pedro de Rojas directs the team, bringing extensive experience advising creditors, investors and portfolio companies on cross-border restructurings. Óscar Franco leads on insolvency litigation mandates, while Luis Sánchez stands out for his expertise in cross-border restructurings and financings.