The practice at Andersen in Spain routinely advises on corporate restructurings, insolvencies, debt recovery and distressed M&A. Leadership of the team is shared between Madrid-based Javier Mata, who excels in litigation, insolvency and white-collar matters; and Seville-based Marta Morales, who specialises in restructuring, commercial law and M&A. Also noted are Javier Lacleta, who has a strong track record in insolvency and restructuring cases in the real estate sector, and Javier Rubio Sanz, who assists with corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings and special situations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High ability to understand the client's specific circumstances.’
- ‘High expertise in the field. In-depth knowledge of the target companies we work with.
- ‘Deep understanding and accurate analysis of the client's situation. Agility in decision-making. Quality of proposed strategies.’
- ‘Undoubtedly, the strengthening of the team with the signing of Javier Rubio stands out, who is a solid professional with extensive experience and is highly recognised in the sector.’
- ‘Javier Rubio has proven himself over the years to be among Spain's leading experts in restructuring and insolvency. He not only possesses a solid legal background but also numerous business acumen, commercial skills, and interpersonal abilities that significantly increase the likelihood of successful deals.’
- ‘Both Javier Rubio and Javier Marquina are lawyers you feel very close to; they are very involved in their cases, demonstrate a very high level of expertise, and are highly available. They have business acumen and are more than just legal advisors. They work very well as a team, coordinate perfectly, and Javier Rubio provides excellent leadership.’
- ‘The approachability of the Andersen team and their accessibility to the partners (Javier Mata) regarding any new service needs are also greatly appreciated.’
- ‘Extensive knowledge of the issues that affect our company and Javier Mata's leadership as a partner at Andersen to facilitate new services.’
Key clients
- Mag Import
- Martinsa Fadesa
- Small World Financial Services Spain SAU y Small World Exchange Services Spain SLU
- Assignia Infraestructuras-Essentium Group and affiliated companies
- Compañía Española De Financiación Al Desarrollo (COFIDES), S.A.
- Fadesa Hungaria, ZRT
- Grupo PINE
- Inmobiliaria Urbanitas
- El Cortijo Bio
- Transverich
- Golf Calafell
Work highlights
Assisting Mag Import with all stages of its insolvency proceedings.
Advising Martinsa Fadesa on the liquidation phase of its insolvency proceedings.
Advised COFIDES, a public-private company specialising in financing internationalisation operations, on the restructuring of the Terratest Group's debt.
Practice head
Javier Mata; Marta Morales
Other key lawyers
Javier Lacleta; Javier Rubio Sanz; Javier Marquina