Garrigues is well equipped to handle a broad range of debt capital markets mandates, including high-yield bond issuances, commercial paper programmes, and securitisations. Under the joint leadership of Mónica Martín de Vidales and Àlvaro López-Jorrín, the team advises a wide range of domestic and international financial institutions as well as multinational corporates. Gonzálo García-Fuertes is experienced in high-yield deals, securitisations and other complex debt issuances. Marta López-Brea is frequently instructed by leading Spanish and international banks, while Li Jun Chen Lin is highly experienced in advising on EMTN programmes and bond issuances.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They understand the business and our way of working, providing solution-oriented advice that fits our profile.’
- ‘Very important is the stability of the team that Gonzalo García-Fuertes has created and the confidence and professionalism with which they transmit their knowledge to us, explain their solutions to problems by making them their own, and go a step further by taking into account the implications for our strategy.’
- ‘The capital markets team at Garrigues is highly competent, very experienced, and easy to work with.'
- ‘They are very approachable and professional, and have extensive knowledge of both the legal aspects and the market, including emerging trends. Gonzalo García-Fuertes (partner) and Carlos Lozano (associate) are particularly noteworthy.’
- ‘It stands out for its practical approach and innovative solutions. Always focused on the customer, the team combines technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills.'
- ‘Their lawyers bring extensive experience accumulated over many years, guaranteeing security and confidence in their advice. Furthermore, they offer personalised service and direct, easy access to the partner, which clearly sets them apart from other firms.'
- ‘Their extensive knowledge of the subject matter, the institutions and other market participants, as well as the collaborative work of the team members who advise us, and their ease and quick response are indispensable and what we value most when hiring them.’
- ‘They already have experience with us, which allows them to work efficiently and accurately. Furthermore, they have a thorough understanding of the Fixed Income Market and its participants, enabling them to provide excellent advisory services. These qualities and comments apply to Li Jun Chen Lin, José Luis Palao Iturzaeta, and David Fernández Asensi.’
Key clients
- BBVA
- Deutsche Bank
- Grupo Enzentis
- Banca March
- Redeia
- ADIF
- Prosegur Cash
- Redeia
- Grupo Antolín
- Sonnedix
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Li Jun Chen Lin
Marta López-Brea
Practice head
Mónica Martín de Vidales; Álvaro López-Jorrín
Other key lawyers
Gonzalo García-Fuertes; José Luis Palao Iturzaeta; Marta López-Brea; Li Jun Chen Li; Carlos Lozano; David Fernández Asensi; Macarena F. Díaz