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Highlighted for its ‘unique knowledge of the client and its needs’, the capital markets practice at Simmons & Simmons stands out for its specialisation in derivatives and structured products – particularly securitisations, repackagings, and standalone bond issues – and is commended for its ’great experience in MTN programmes and debt issuance, both public and private‘. The practice is led by dual-qualified Alfredo de Lorenzo (Spain and England), a key contact for issuers, global coordinators and institutional investors. Borja Carpintero is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Simmons & Simmons team offers a personalised and extraordinarily specialised service in matters that very few competitors can offer. The quality of service is excellent and is complemented by extraordinary proximity and accessibility.'
- 'Alfredo de Lorenzo is an extraordinary lawyer. Whenever I have needed him, he has always been immediately willing to listen and give his opinion on the different consultations. He is very easy to get in touch with and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. The best thing about Alfredo is that he always tries to provide practical solutions to reach the simplest and most convenient solution.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander SA
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Work highlights
Advise Banco Santander, S.A. as dealer of a series of structured notes comprising a repackaging of two funded risk participation agreements by means of which a participation in fourteen loan facility agreements was granted.