Sought out for its expertise in a vast array of banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance and restructuring deals, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP attracts regular instructions from banks, debt funds, corporates, as well as investment and private equity funds. Practice head Armando García-Mendoza oversees a wide range of transactions, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and real estate finance. Sergio Cires specialises in project and corporate finance, while Beatriz del Rey is particularly known for her work on distressed and loan portfolio deals. Carmen Jara is a key name in acquisition finance, restructuring, and real estate and project finance.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
- Profil
- Réseaux sociaux
Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘Without a doubt, one of Herbert Smith Freehills' main strengths and one of the main reasons why we work with them is the access to the core team (partners) and their dedication to the matters at hand. A top-level team, one of the best in the market.'
‘Mainly their knowledge and experience. This undoubtedly makes it easier to negotiate any type of business. In addition, and as mentioned in the previous point, the availability of the entire team. I highlight Armando García-Mendoza.'
‘The HSF Spain team, headed by Beatriz del Rey, has a team that has the capacity to provide legal advice in all situations (from simple to complex). They all have a lot of experience and extensive knowledge. Collaboration is very good. They are part of the top five best practices in Spain for advising on transactions with a high level of complexity.'
‘Dedication, extensive knowledge, a lot of experience and transparency.'
Clients clés
- Stirling Square Capital Partners
- Santander Totta
- Archer Hotel Capital
- Banco Santander
- FCC
- CaixaBank
- J.P. Morgan Securities
- Magnum Industrial Partners
- Península Capital
- Societe Generale
Points forts
- Advised Stirling Square Capital Partners on €153m financing by Ardian, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of Ireland for the acquisition of Gestión Tributaria Territorial and the refinancing of its existing debt.
- Advised Banco Santander and Banco Santander Totta on Spanish and Portuguese law aspects of financing for Bondalti Chemicals’ takeover of Ercros, including drafting and negotiating relevant financing documents.
- Advised a pool of domestic banks on the financing of two of the major LBOs executed with the past years in Spain granted to Cartera Ceres (now Grupo Serveo) for the purposes of acquiring"Ferrovial Servicios" from Ferrovial; and acquiring, on a further stage, "Sacyr Servicios" from Sacyr.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Armando García-Mendoza
Autres avocats clés
Sergio Cires; Beatriz del Rey; Carmen Jara; Iñigo Bastarreche