Baker McKenzie‘s restructuring and insolvency group offers expertise in debt restructuring, formal insolvency procedures and distressed M&A. The practice is jointly led by José Luis Yus and Rossanna D’Onza in Madrid, alongside Marc Prat in Barcelona. Yus regularly advises retail, financial and real estate-sector clients on restructurings; D’Onza focuses on banking, finance and debt restructuring; while Prat, for his part, majors on arbitration and litigation. Laura Camarero handles restructuring negotiations and cross-border insolvencies.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘They have extensive knowledge, are very good, go beyond purely legal matters, and contribute ideas and other suppliers that enhance the team. They provide excellent follow-up and support on all issues.’
- ‘They know our sector very well, and we speak the same language. That's very important.’
- ‘The team has always been very responsive and insightful on all matters concerning us. Their input really helped us, and they always went the extra mile to assist us.’
- ‘The team has good knowledge of technical aspects and experience in insolvency matters.’
- ‘Laura Camarero is the lawyer who stands out for her in-depth technical knowledge and her ability to explain to clients where the problem lies and the best way to address it. She is very pleasant to work with and flexible regarding the client's needs.
Key clients
- ALL IRON RE I SOCIMI
- ALPHA INSURANCE A/S
- AVANZA FOOD FRANCHISING, S.A.U.
- COLBARCA S.L., S.Á R.L.
- EMPERADOR PROPERTIES
- GRUPO TERRATEST
- LA FINCA GLOBAL ASSETS SOCIMI, S.A
- MEMBER BANKS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GLOBAL CUSTODIANS
- PUMA SELECT LIMITED – PACIFIC INVESTMENTS
- R.C.D. MALLORCA, CLUB DE FÚTBOL
- TERRATEST
Work highlights
Advised Emperador Properties on the restructuring of Grupo Villar Mir (“GVM”).
Advising Grupo Terratest on the negotiation of the restructuring of its debt a year after reaching a refinancing agreement.
Advising the Avanza Food group entities and its majority shareholder ABAC Solutions (SCA) SICAR in connection with the restructuring of the existing financial indebtedness with finance creditors.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Luis Yus; Rossanna D'Onza; Marc Prat
Other key lawyers
Laura Camarero; Enrique Silvente