Ceca Magán Abogados is frequently engaged by banks, financial institutions and distressed companies seeking advice on restructuring and insolvency issues. José Carlos González Vázquez, a name to note for corporate governance, restructuring and insolvency proceedings, and Amado Giménez, a November 2024 arrival from ONTIER, lead the Madrid-based team. Santiago Torent, recognised for his experience in restructuring operations and structured financing, steers the practice in Barcelona, while Javier Romano Egea, who focuses on bankruptcy proceedings and M&A, is the key contact in Vigo. Raúl Villarín is an additional name to note for restructuring and bankruptcy matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I believe their strength lies in their flexibility when proposing imaginative solutions, something fundamental in this practice. My experience with them, both collaborating and working directly with them, couldn't be better.’
  • ‘It is a compact, united team with great technical expertise, and it is always a pleasure to work with them, especially with José Carlos González, Raúl Villarín, and Laura Moreno.’
  • ‘José Carlos is a commercial law expert with a highly technical background that allows him to handle exceptionally complex matters. His team works diligently to find innovative solutions and to always defend the client's interests. He is a commercial person who always seeks solutions oriented towards the client's interests.’
  • ‘Their greatest strength is their adaptability and ability to propose solutions, always being available to help. I would clearly highlight Amado Giménez and José Carlos González as partners, and Alberto Paris and Raúl Villarín as associates.’
  • ‘It's a sensational team, agile, practical, and with a great deal of knowledge.’
  • ‘It is a fully active firm in the area of restructurings and insolvencies, up-to-date with all the new legislation that is published and with great technical capacity.’

Key clients

  • Banco Santander, BBVA, Caixabank, Banc Sabadell, Cajamar, Ibercaja and Others (Arboreto SAT, Llanos del Almendro SAT, Diamante SAT, Crisolar Nuts SL, Crisol de Frutos Secos SAT and Agrocrisolar SL)

    Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA, Banco Sabadell, Caixa Rural Gallega and Ibercaja Banco (Actemsa)

    Caixabank, S.A., Banco Santander, S.A., Bankinter, S.A., Banco Sabadell, S.A., and BBVA, S.A. – Merkal Calzados

    Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA, and Abanca (Farming Agrícola, S.A.)

    Banco Santander, Caixabank (Grupo Juaristi)

    Grupo Lopez Soriano, Gescrap and Financial Institutions

    BBVA, S.A., Deutsche Bank, S.A.E. en España, Caixabank, S.A., S Coop Rural Cajamar, and Banco Santander, S.A., in the Pre-Insolvency Restructure of Lotus Bunkering

    3INA Cosmetics S.L.

    Inverdama Group and Bank Pool (Banco Santander, Caixabank, Sabadell, Bankinter, BBVA, Abanca)

    Banco Santander, Caixabank (Guillermo Fabian S.L., Grupo Excelsior)

    Aiqon Capital (Lux) S.à R.L.

    Pescanova, S.A.

    Congelados Videmar, S.L.

    Autobuses Urbanos del Sur, S.A.

    Columbus One Properties Hospitality Services, S.L.

    Inmobiliaria Montecastillo, S.L.

    Metropolitana de Obras y Proyectos, S.L.

Work highlights

Acting for a syndicate of leading Spanish banks in a €93m debt restructuring process involving several major agricultural companies operating in the almond sector.
Acted as legal counsel to a group of financial institutions relating to ACTEMSA's restructuring process.
Advised a group of financial institutions on the restructuring plan for FARMING AGRICOLA.
Practice head

José Carlos González Vázquez; Amado Giménez Bono; Santiago Torent López de Lamadrid; Javier Romano Egea

Other key lawyers

Raúl Villarín; Alberto Paris; Laura Moreno