Praised for its ‘understanding of the regulatory and business environment’, the ECM practice at Uría Menéndez regularly advises both financial institutions and companies throughout the IPO process, across regulated markets and multilateral trading facilities. The practice is also adept in rights issues, accelerated bookbuilt offerings, share offerings, and public M&A. Javier Redonet, who has played a prominent role in numerous major IPOs, oversees the capital markets group. Gabriel Núñez acts for both domestic and international companies on public offerings and public M&A. Listings, delistings, and block trades are central to Alfonso Ventoso’s practice, while Enrique Nieto is particularly noted for his experience in REITs-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Uría Menéndez has provided exceptional legal services in a pioneering transaction, standing out for its innovation, availability, and sound judgment.'
- ‘The availability of their partners, Uría Menéndez's experience and complementary skills, and their technical rigour are key strengths. Their market knowledge (they have been involved in the largest takeovers in the financial sector) also stands out, providing unlimited added value.'
- ‘They don't just execute transactions; they offer complete market visibility, helping us identify the optimal window of opportunity and navigate the complex regulatory landscape with crucial foresight.'
- ‘A highly competent and decisive team that resolves issues that may arise in structuring transactions with knowledge and professionalism. Key features include: quality and depth of knowledge, practical experience, and active involvement in projects, all at reasonable fees.’
- ‘Alfonso Ventoso is the most outstanding partner in capital markets. His key qualities are subject matter knowledge, practical experience, exceptional legal expertise, and absolute dedication.’
Key clients
- Morgan Stanley
- BofA Securities
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Banco Sabadell
- Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
- Ercros
- Applus Services
- JSS Real Estate SOCIMI
- Árima Real Estate SOCIMI
- Lar España Real Estate SOCIMI
- Criteria Caixa
- Trilantic Europe
Work highlights
Advised Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities and Citigroup Global Markets as the Joint Global Coordinators; Banco Santander, BNP PARIBAS, Barclays Bank, Deutsche Bank and UBS as the Joint Bookrunners; and Alantra Capital Markets and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), as the Co-Lead Managers, of the initial public offering and listing of HBX Group International’s shares on the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock exchanges through the SIBE (Mercado Continuo).
Advised Banco Sabadell on the voluntary tender offer launched by BBVA over the entire share capital of Banco Sabadell.
Advised Minor Hotels Europe & Americas (MHEA) on the delisting tender offer launched by its majority shareholder, MHG Continental Holding (Singapore) for all the shares of MHEA not already held by the shareholder in order to delist it from the Spanish stock exchanges.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Javier Redonet
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Núñez; Alfonso Ventoso; Enrique Nieto; Gorka Atutxa