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.
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Key clients
- JP Morgan
- The Carlyle Group
- Ares Management
- Morgan Stanley
- Cellnex
- Goldman Sachs
- BNP Paribas
- Fertiberia
- Barings
- Platinum Equity
Work highlights
- Advised on the €1.1bn refinancing of Boluda Group.
- Advised BNP Paribas, as new lender, agent and security agent in relation to the refinancing of Universidad Europea.
- Advised Deutsche Bank on the financing to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners for the acquisition of Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales.
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Practice head
Fernando Colomina
Other key lawyers
Luis Sánchez; Pedro de Rojas