Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advises a wide range of clients, including investment banks, distressed investors, hedge funds, insolvency administrators, private equity firms and corporations, on debt refinancings, insolvency proceedings and restructuring transactions. The team is jointly led by banking and finance specialist Miguel Lamo de Espinosa, who regularly advises on corporate finance, acquisition financing and debt restructuring; and Rodrigo López, who is well-versed in litigation, arbitration and insolvency law. Also noted are Rafael Aguilera, who has extensive experience in corporate and acquisition finance, LBOs, refinancing and debt restructuring; Irene Arévalo, who focuses on insolvency law and commercial litigation; and Paula Zarzalejos, a key contact for corporate finance and debt restructuring mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are one of the best restructuring teams in Spain. I would highlight their technical expertise and flexibility in negotiations, from a perspective that favours reaching agreements.’
- ‘Rafael Aguilera is a top-tier lawyer due to his expertise and practical approach to transactions.'
- ‘GA_P has an extraordinary team of professionals. The close collaboration between the litigation and finance lawyers ensures comprehensive and top-tier advice. The firm's structure allows them to handle both large-scale restructurings and SME restructurings, providing them with extensive practical experience and solid legal expertise.’
- ‘It's a team where two areas work together in a coordinated manner. Rodrigo López and Miguel Lamo have worked together for many years, which is evident in the level of coordination and workload distribution. Rodrigo and Miguel are undoubtedly among the best lawyers in Spain in their respective fields. The addition of Antonio Ramírez to the team has contributed to its strength.'
Key clients
- Ad hoc group of creditors and noteholders to the Consolis Group
- AD-HOC GROUP OF CREDITORS OF CELSA GROUP
- JP Morgan Asset Management
- SAREB
- Strategic Value Partners (USA) LLP
- Banco Santander, Caja Rural de Navarra, Cajamar, CaixaBank, BBVA, Caja Rural de Aragón, Abanca, Banco de Sabadell, Laboralkutxa, Caja Rural de Zamora, Ibercaja, Kutxabank and MytripleA
- Beachbox Villaco´s refinancing
- Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA, Banco Sabadell, Abanca, Deutsche Bank, Kutxabank, Caja Rural de Navarra, Banca March, Targobank , Cajamar and Ibercaja
- AVLA Peru Compañia de Seguros
- Corporación Griñó
- King Street
Lawyers
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Irene Arévalo
Paula Zarzalejos
Practice head
Miguel Lamo de Espinosa; Rodrigo López
Other key lawyers
Rafael Aguilera; Irene Arévalo; Paula Zarzalejos; Antonio Ramírez