The banking and finance team at Linklaters stands out for its combined expertise in both regulatory and transactional matters, handling high-profile financing transactions across Spain and internationally. The team is skilled in a broad range of areas, including acquisition finance, LBOs, project finance, real estate finance, direct lending, restructurings, and refinancings. Juan Barona is highly experienced in acquisition finance, leveraged finance, restructuring, and project financing within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Ben Crosse, an English law partner, focuses on leveraged finance, investment-grade lending, and real estate finance transactions. Francisco Sáinz-Trápaga manages a diverse range of domestic and cross-border financing deals, while Begoña Martínez is recognised for her expertise in restructurings and refinancings. Other noteworthy practitioners include Javier Hernandez, who advises lenders and sponsors on complex structured finance transactions, and English-qualified lawyer Piotr Hurkala, who works closely with the London office on cross-border financing matters.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘A very close and united team, with a great capacity for high-quality work, knowing how to manage different channels in parallel while maintaining rhythm and judgment. Great ability to reconcile positions between banks and clients.'

  • ‘Javier Hernández - very competent, approachable, knows how to bring positions closer together while always maintaining the necessary protections for the banks. Cristina Muiño - very competent and approachable with the banks.'

  • ‘Widespread practice within the firm, which means it has an extensive network and a lot of expertise. Powerful international network.'

  • ‘Francisco Sainz-Trápaga: pro-deal and client approach; pragmatic; adapts to the needs of the client and the transaction. Always involves the necessary resources. As a partner, he is very involved in the deals.'

Clients clés

  • I Squared Capital Advisors
  • Bridgepoint
  • Actis
  • Portobello Capital
  • Acciona
  • Tendam
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • Obrascón Huarte Laín
  • Prosolia Energy
  • Stoneshield Capital

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Juan Barona
Ben Crosse

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Begoña Martínez
Francisco Sáinz-Trápaga

Responsable de la pratique

Juan Barona; Ben Crosse; Francisco Sainz-Trápaga; Begoña Martínez; Paloma Fierro; Bárbara González; Javier Hernández; Piotr Hurkala

Autres avocats clés

Cristina Muiño