Linklaters advises on a wide range of debt capital markets matters, including high-yield bond issuances, commercial paper programmes, and securitisations. The breadth of the team’s practice sees it regularly instructed by multinational corporates as well as Spanish and international financial institutions. The practice is jointly led by Jorge Alegre, whose experience includes convertible and exchangeable bond offerings and liability management matters, alongside hybrid securities specialist Federico Briano, and Pablo Medina, who has extensive experience advising on EMTN programmes and bond issuances. Yiannis Kyriakides excels in ESG bonds, while Juan María Lamo continues to advise on several high-value securitisation deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are a highly committed team, dedicated to every deal, always working in close coordination with the other teams, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the transaction's success.'
- 'They don't create problems; instead, they seek solutions to address any concerns that may exist among the parties involved. They are very resourceful and make the work much easier.’
- ‘Commitment, dedication of time and resources, and understanding of the sensitivities of the parties involved. I would highlight Juan María Lamo, primarily in the area of securitisation, and Jorge Alegre and Pablo Ruiz de Assín in the world of regulatory capital.’
- ‘It is undoubtedly the firm with the most experience in capital markets, with the advantage that they can advise on cross-border transactions as they have teams in multiple jurisdictions.’
- ‘I would like to highlight the work of Federico Briano, for his market knowledge, his complete involvement in the transactions he participates in, his understanding of our company, and his total availability. Also, to Yiannis Kyriakides.’
Key clients
- Puig
- Student Property Income SOCIMI
- Iberdrola
- El Corte Inglés
- Banco Santander
- CaixaBank
- Banco Sabadell
- Abertis
- FCC
- Ferrovial
- BBVA
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- ASK Chemicals
- Guala Closures
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Federico Briano
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pablo Medina
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Yiannis Kyriakides
Juan María Lamo
Practice head
Jorge Alegre; Federico Briano; Pablo Medina
Other key lawyers
Yiannis Kyriakides; Juan María Lamo; Pablo Ruiz de Assín