Hogan Lovells Spain‘s banking and finance practice is praised for its ability to ’handle complex transactions effectively’, advising both lenders and borrowers. The team’s work spans real estate finance, refinancing, and leveraged finance for domestic and international clients alike. Practice head José Luis Vázquez advises major financial institutions and multinational corporations on project finance, acquisition finance and real estate finance, as well as restructuring and distressed debt. Alfredo Barona brings experience across asset and project finance as well as complex restructurings, while Miguel Mallo focuses on leveraged and acquisition finance mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team with extensive knowledge of our sector, our company, and its teams. They have a thorough understanding of our operations, concerns, and work methods, as well as our key stakeholders. They are able to anticipate situations, are excellent negotiators, possess strong technical expertise, and have very good problem-solving skills.’
- ‘Carlos Meijide possesses a high level of knowledge, negotiation skills, and availability of equipment.’
- 'The proven experience and problem-solving abilities of Alfredo Barona's entire team, including Miguel Mallo, and the excellent responsiveness of other junior lawyers such as Cristina Ferrer and Mercedes Ochoa, are always key differentiators.’
- ‘Negotiation skills, empathy, and expertise, combined with a close-knit team, constitute a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate.'
- ‘Hogan Lovells is a firm focused on relationships, conciliation, and efficiency in contract negotiation. This conciliatory approach, combined with a close-knit, reliable team that responds quickly and provides a well-balanced documentation base, makes them a leading firm in the sector.’
- ‘A very deal-oriented firm. Their ability to execute and their focus on finding common ground between parties facilitates successful transactions without delays.’
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Practice head
José Luis Vázquez
Other key lawyers
Alfredo Barona; Miguel Mallo; Carlos Meijide; Cristina Ferrer; Mercedes Ochoa