Uría Menéndez advises both issuers and underwriters on a broad range of debt capital markets mandates, including high-yield, hybrid, and project bond issuances. The team is regularly instructed by leading financial institutions and multinational corporations. Practice head Javier Redonet is highly experienced in the complexities of convertible bonds and hybrid securities. Gabriel Núñez advises on both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, while Carolina Albuerne is knowledgeable of hybrid debt instruments.
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- ‘Always available and with a great deal of experience, which means that almost any issue we bring up they have already seen before, so speed is a common feature of our dealings with this team.’
- ‘We value the control of operations and the professionalism of the members of Carolina Albuerne's team.’
- ‘Their technical knowledge, experience, and the fact that they regularly advise on the country's main operations are tools that place the team in a very prominent position as trusted advisors.’
- ‘Alfonso Ventoso and Javier Redonet give impeccable advice on highly complex transactions.'
- ‘The team is characterised by its rigorous technical approach, personal involvement in each matter, and a strong practical orientation. It combines in-depth legal experience with a very clear understanding of clients' business needs, offering realistic and strategic solutions.'
- ‘What truly sets the lawyers at Uría Menéndez apart is the quality and commitment of the entire team, not just the partners. Each lawyer combines a high level of technical expertise with a collaborative and decisive approach, resulting in consistent, top-quality advice at every level.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Applus Services
- ENCE Energía y Celulosa
- OK Mobility Group
- Lar España Real Estate SOCIMI
- eDreams ODIGEO
- Neinor Homes
- Empark Aparcamientos y Servicios
- UCI
- Magnon Green Energy (a subsidiary of Ence Energía y Celulosa)
- Ferroglobe
- AccorInvest (currently, Essendi)
Work highlights
Advised Banco Santander on a €3.75bn in aggregate principal amount, issuance of three series of senior preferred debt securities.
Advised Applus Services on a €895m 6.625% senior secured notes issuance due 2029.
Advised the fully-owned subsidiaries of Neinor Homes on a €750m senior secured notes issuance relating to its public tender offer over the listed company Aedas Homes, S.A. Vehicles managed by Apollo committed initially to subscribe the notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Javier Redonet
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Núñez; Alfonso Ventoso; Carolina Albuerne; Enrique Nieto