Bolstered by its 'international network of offices that greatly facilitates cross-border transactions', Dentons' Madrid-based banking and finance practice is best known for its expertise in project finance, commercial lending, and structured finance. Department head Jabier Badiola - a key point of contact for Spanish and international financial entities, insurance companies and investment funds - steers the team on a range of banking and finance matters, including project finance and debt restructuring. Luis Belart specialises in cross-border deals, most notably financings in the real estate and energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The differential element is the personal and close treatment of the entire team, from the partner to the senior lawyers and staff. They always make you feel like a priority client without ever losing quality in the service provided.’
- ‘Its proximity and immediate availability. The excellence of its services and the human quality of the entire team.’
- ‘Absolute availability to attend to the demands of the clients. Lawyers with a commercial profile, which helps a lot in the negotiations, without losing legal protection.’
- ‘Availability. Proximity. Expertise.’
- ‘Communication was clear and collaboration between team members was good with reactivity.’
- ‘They have an international network of offices that greatly facilitates cross-border transactions. They are highly specialized in banking law.’
- ‘This is a well-managed team that pays attention to every detail in each deal. They provide enough confidence to know that the work is being done properly. They have always found a solution to any problem that has been posed to them, studying complex transactions and proposing alternatives, all with the maximum legal security.’
- ‘We have relied on Luis Belart and his team for advice on several occasions. In addition to his exceptional legal knowledge, he has always demonstrated his ability to understand the needs and complexities of each business. He not only provides legal security but also always seeks a balance to ensure the viability of transactions. His business vision makes him an ideal lawyer for complex operations.’
Key clients
- Syndicate of Banks: Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. / Ca Indosuez (Switzerland) S.A. / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (London Branch) / Citibank, N.A., London Branch / Société Générale / Ubs Switzerland Ag / Unicredit Bank Gmbh / Mufg Bank, Ltd. / Kfw Ipex-Bank Gmbh / Icbc (London) Plc
- Syndicate of Banks: ING, Sucursal en España; ING, London Branch; Deutsche Bank AG; |Nationale-Nederlanden Schadeverzekering Maatschappij N.V; NN RE (Netherlands) N.V.; Nationale-Nederlanden Levensverzekering Maatschappij N.V.
- UniCredit Bank AG
- Syndicate of Banks: Banco Sabadell, S.A. / Caixabank, S.A. / Instituto De Crédito Oficial, S.A.
- PGIM Inc
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- AS “Reģionālā investīciju banka” (RIB Bank)
- ING Bank
- RS Lender III, S.A.R.L.
- International Finance Corporation
- La Moraleja Business Resort, S.L.U. (UBS Asset Management)
- Greencells Energy Nl B.V.
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of lenders, led by ING London Branch, on the sale and cancellation of the financing granted in favour of Islazul Centro Comercial for an amount of €154m.
Advised Banco Sabadell, S.A., Caixabank, S.A., and Instituto De Credito Oficial, S.A. on the amendment to a senior loan agreement for an amount of $136m for the acquisition of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Advised Banco Santander in relation to the financing of an SPV incorporated by several funds managed by Patria Infraestructure Fund IV, for the purposes of financing the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Colombian corridor Ruta al Sur.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jabier Badiola
Other key lawyers
Luis Belart; Ignacio Fernández