A&O Shearman boasts one of Spain’s top banking and finance teams, offering a broad spectrum of services to international banks and leading financial institutions engaged in large-scale financing transactions, from acquisition to project finance. Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara brings a wealth of experience across all areas of banking and finance, with particular expertise in leveraged finance, restructuring, and transactions within the infrastructure sector. Juan Hormaechea is a recognised leader in structured finance, acquisition finance, and equity derivatives, while Jimena Urretavizcaya has recently advised on numerous project finance deals in the renewables and LNG sectors. Salvador Ruiz Bachs is highly regarded for his expertise in financial services regulation. The team also benefits from the skills of Charles Poole-Warren, an English law-qualified partner with significant experience in financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Vanessa Cuellas, who regularly advises sponsors, borrowers, and funds on project finance, and Thomas Wilkinson, known for his work on sponsor-driven financings across Europe.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Charles Poole-Warren
Salvador Ruiz Bachs
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara
Jimena Urretavizcaya
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Vanessa Cuellas
Practice head
Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara; Juan Hormaechea; Jimena Urretavizcaya; Charles Poole-Warren; Salvador Ruiz Bachs; Vanessa Cuellas; Thomas Wilkinson
Other key lawyers
Nuria Castro; Núria Ferré