Clifford Chance regularly supports banks, investors and corporations with a broad range of domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. The team is equipped to handle transactions involving distressed companies, namely advising lenders and investors on insolvency-related acquisitions of companies and assets. The group is jointly led by Spain office managing partner Eduardo García; banking and finance specialists Epifanio Pérez and Rodrigo Uría; Iñigo Villoria, who specialises in insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring deals; and Felipe Font, who primarily focuses on restructuring and real estate finance. Laura Del Campo is a name to note for judicial insolvency proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I would highlight their extensive experience in restructurings and their deep understanding of contracts. Furthermore, being an international firm, it is very easy to work with them on contracts governed by the laws of different jurisdictions.’
- ‘I would highlight Felipe Font and Juan Puras. Their accessibility, willingness, and experience managing particularly complex restructurings.’
- ‘A highly capable team with extensive knowledge, a collaborative spirit, and a strong contribution of ideas and solutions. I am very satisfied with their work.’
- ‘We would like to highlight the work of partner Felipe Font and associate Juan Puras in the process in which we have been involved.’
- ‘Laura del Campo has a very pragmatic approach and a hands-on mentality, which is super helpful.’
Key clients
- Pemberton
- Angelo Gordon
- Westmont Hospitality Group
- Travelgenio, S.L.
- King Street
- Strategic Value Partners
- Taconic
- Attestor
- EROSKI, S.Coop.
Work highlights
Handling the compulsory insolvency proceeding of a biotech group that owes between €150-170m to its creditors.
Advised alternative investment firm Angelo Gordon and Westmont Hospitality Group on their acquisition of Spanish hotel group Room Mate, following the completion of the company's financial restructuring.
Advises the Spanish subsidiaries of the Otravo Group on the filing of their insolvency proceedings.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Eduardo García; Epifanio Pérez; Rodrigo Uría; Iñigo Villoria; Felipe Font
Other key lawyers
Laura Del Campo; Juan Puras