White & Case LLP > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile
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28006 Madrid
Spain
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Spain > Banking and finance Tier 3
White & Case LLP stands out for its experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional financings, handling the Spanish law aspects of transactions alongside the firm’s other international offices. The team counts leading Spanish and global banks among its clients, but also has strong direct lending and borrower-side practices. Areas of expertise include debt refinancing, syndicated and bilateral loans, project finance, and leveraged and acquisition finance. Fernando Navarro, whose clients include domestic and international banks and funds, leads the team, supported by senior associate Alfonso García Freire. The practice was further strengthened by the arrival of Jaime Rossi from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP in September 2022.Practice head(s):
Fernando Navarro
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The banking and finance practice at White & Case has a high level of technical knowledge and at the same time they build close relationships with clients and work with them as a team on transactions.’
‘The team stands out for its great availability, good technical knowledge, very professional approach and personal treatment of clients. I would like to mention the work of Alfonso García Freire.’
Key clients
Angelo Gordon Europe LLP
Banco Santander
AXA Investment Managers
Waterlogic Holdings Limited
Centerbridge Partners, L.P.
doValue S.p.A.
Lenders to X-ELIO
Permira Credit Limited
Bank of China Limited
Arcmont Asset Management
Credit Agricole CIB – Portugal
Sequoia IDF Asset Holdings SA
BNP Paribas
Vauxhall Lending S.L.
Bank of America, N.A.
Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP
Work highlights
- Advising Angelo Gordon and Pimco, as the lenders, on the refinancing of the debt of Prisa Group for approximately €700m.
- Advised Banco Santander on the financing of the acquisition of Grupo Euskal Forging and its subsidiaries by Siderforgerossi Group.
- Advised investment managers Axa and Swiss Life on a financing granted by a syndicate of financial entities led by a Spanish bank for the purposes of acquiring and refinancing the existing indebtedness of Lyntia Networks.
Spain > Capital markets: Debt Tier 3
Spain > Capital markets: Equity Tier 3
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
White & Case LLP is particularly well-placed to support on cross-border deals, owing to its far-reaching international footprint and ability to offer on-site Spanish, US and UK law advice. The team operates across public and private M&A, joint venture and private equity deals, honing its focus on the TMT, energy, infrastructure, financial institution and healthcare fields. Juan Manuel De Remedios leads the practice and, owing to his dual qualification to practice in the US, is a premiere choice for American clients. Yoko Takagi is a key contact for deals intersecting the UK market, meanwhile Carlos Daroca is a key contact for transactions within the real estate field.Practice head(s):
Juan Manuel de Remedios
Other key lawyers:
Javier Monzón; Yoko Takagi; Carlos Daroca; Álvaro Manzanos
Testimonials
‘In my opinion, the quality of the service provided by White & Case professionals in the commercial, corporate and mergers and acquisitions area is simply unbeatable. Their technical level is second to none, and they know each of their clients in detail and what is expected of them in each operation. All this translates into a work environment at the highest level of technical demand, but always cordial and relaxed.
‘Juan Manuel De Remedios is an extraordinary lawyer. He especially shines when dealing with complex issues and marshals the firm’s immense resources, nationally and internationally, to provide his clients with impeccable advice. In this context, I have been able to see first-hand how Juan Manuel has an exceptionally positive influence on the conduct of the operations in which he advises and on the organization and coordination of his teams.’
‘Yoko Takagi (Partner) Very client-oriented, always accessible and willing to think creatively to find solutions to the problems that arise, Yoko is one of the greatest experts in Spain in M&A operations with international ties. Her advice, always clear, direct and practical, is highly appreciated by the clients she provides his services to. In short, a very, very solid lawyer who knows what she is doing.’
‘In my opinion, what distinguishes White & Case in Spain, in this practice, is its ability to understand the client’s needs and provide creative solutions to problems, greatly facilitating the task of in-house lawyers. I would also highlight the full involvement of the partner.’
‘Involvement of the partner, negotiating skills, quick and solvent response. They make life easier for the client and apply the law with great common sense. I highlight the work of the M&A and corporate partner Carlos Daroca.’
Key clients
ABB
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Founders and managers of Universal Clinics and Genera
Advanz Pharma
Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund SCSp
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Amadeus IT Group, S.A.
Ebro Foods S.A.
Legrand SA
Nordic Capital VIII Limited
BTS Group AB
JBS, S.A.
Triton Partners
Yondr Group Holdings, B.V.
Global Technical Realty SARL
X-Elio
Rohlik
Key Capital Impact
Work highlights
- Represented ABB in the acquisition of the Spanish company ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a leading global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.
- Represented Cubico Sustainable Investments in the acquisition of Cobra’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Zero-E Dollar Assets, S.L.
- Represented the founders and managers of Universal Clinics and Genera, a Pan-European group active in the healthcare and human fertility, in connection with the €600 million sale jointly with Investindustrial of their shareholdings to the KKR funds and their reinvestment alongside KKR.
Spain > EU and competition Tier 5
Following the full integration of boutique firm DelaCalle Abogados SLP in October 2023, White & Case LLP launched its antitrust and competition practice under the leadership of José Antonio de la Calle and Swedish-qualified Sanna Orkan. The team is particularly active in litigation before the national courts challenging decisions taken by the CNMC, and is also experienced in follow-on damages claims, merger control and the design of competition compliance programmes.Practice head(s):
Sanna Orkan; José Antonio de la Calle
Testimonials
‘A specialised competition law team that is very knowledgeable, extremely fast and agile, and gives practical and directly useful advice.’
Key clients
ANFAC (Spanish Assoc. of Automobiles and Trucks Manufacturers)
A&G Private Bank
COMPO GmbH
Electrolux
Fintonic Servicios Financieros
Filo’s Consulting
Metka EGN
Plukon Food Group
Snap-On Business Solutions
Solidal
Work highlights
- Providing strategic EU and competition law advice to the Swedish home appliances group Electrolux on its business operations throughout Europe, as well as assisting the in-house legal department with the design of its antitrust compliance programme.
- Advising South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics, LLC (START) on the impact, under European and national competition laws, of the legal structure aimed at developing clinical research trials in oncology with leading Spanish hospitals.
- Providing key EU and national competition advice to the National Association of Automobiles and Trucks Manufacturers (ANFAC), as well as assisting the in-house legal department with the design of an antitrust compliance programme.
Spain > Projects and energy
Spain > Dispute resolution
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