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Spain

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Banking and finance

Praised by clients for its ability to combine ‘solid local knowledge with a truly international approach’, the banking and finance team at DLA Piper handles a steady stream of instructions from high-profile domestic and international financial institutions. Representative work for the group includes big-ticket real estate finance, syndicated loans, and refinancings. César Herrero oversees the practice and is active in leveraged finance, project finance, and corporate finance transactions. Jesús Zapata is well-acquainted with the intricacies of cross-border financing transactions. José Marco acts for a diverse client base of financial institutions, debt funds, and corporates, while Juan Verdugo regularly advises on refinancing and restructuring plans.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘They have demonstrated an impressive ability to handle complex situations effectively and professionally.’
  • ‘This firm consistently delivers excellent work, with a fantastic team that pays close attention to every detail and the specific financing structure. They are always a valuable resource for the in-house teams they work with, anticipating needs and streamlining the document review process.’
  • ‘The service and support provided have been outstanding. They constantly offered solutions, making you feel like your operation was at the heart of their decisions.’
  • ‘DLA Piper's banking and finance team combines solid local knowledge with a truly international approach, which is especially valuable in cross-border transactions. They are known for their practical and efficient execution, as well as their seamless coordination with other offices.'
  • ‘DLA Piper's lawyers distinguish themselves through their strategic vision, close client relationships, and exceptional availability, fostering confidence in complex transactions. Compared to other firms, they excel at delivering clear and actionable solutions within demanding timeframes.'

Key clients

  • Santander
  • BBVA
  • Natixis
  • CaixaBank
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Société Générale
  • ING
  • Sacyr
  • Starwood Capital Europe Advisors
  • Talgo
  • Citri &Co
  • PIMCO
  • HSBC
  • Capitole
  • Ardian Real Estate Fund
  • LGT
  • NatWest
  • Hines
  • Deutsche Bank

Work highlights

Advising a consortium of institutional investors and bank lenders, including Goldman Sachs as the arranger and placement agent, on all Spanish law-related aspects of the refinancings granted to Real Betis Balompié, Valencia Club de Fútbol and FC Barcelona.
Advising bank lenders on the financing granted to PERSÁN, S.A., a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of home care and personal care products, for the acquisition of Mibelle, a Swiss group of companies.
Advising PIMCO PRIME REAL ESTATE GMBH on the refinancing for the Parque Principado shopping centre located in Oviedo, Asturias.

Lawyers

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Practice head

César Herrero

Other key lawyers

Jesús Zapata; José Marco; Juan Verdugo; Nerea Cemlyn-Jones; Carmen Fernández-Ladreda