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Key contacts
Executive Chairman & Managing Partner: Fernando Vives
Senior Partner: Ricardo Gómez
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

1458

Languages

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

Garrigues is a full-service, independent law firm. Based in Spain (18 offices) and in 12 other countries, five of them in Latin America, it excels in virtually every area of practice. Its integrated approach allows the firm to provide clients with a full perspective, combining transactional, regulatory and tax implications in every assignment.

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Client feedback

"The firm’s strong relationship with the Spanish securities regulator was essential in bringing the deal to a successful close. The firm is excellent across a broad range of specialties and can handle all legal issues that arise, from whatever area of law, in order to get results."

Key transactional practices

Meet the team.

Banking and finance:
Rafael Gonzalez-Gallarza
rafael.gonzalez-gallarza@garrigues.com

Capital markets:
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
gonzalo.garcia.fuertes@garrigues.com

Corporate and M&A:
Mónica Martín de Vidales
monica.martin.de.vidales@garrigues.com

Álvaro López-Jorrín:
Alvaro.Lopez-Jorrin@garrigues.com

Financial services regulatory:
Luis de la Peña
Luis.De.La.Pena@garrigues.com

Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods and Services
  • Gaming
  • Industrials
  • Media
  • Oil and Gas
  • Shipping
  • Tourism
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Food and Beverage
  • Government and Public Policy
  • Insurance
  • Pharm and Life Sciences
  • Construction and Materials
  • Financial Services
  • Investment Management
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Tech and Telecoms
Address:
Hermosilla, 3
28001, Madrid
Tel:+34 91 514 5200 Fax:+34 91 399 2408 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.garrigues.com
2026 Edition
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Capital markets : Debt
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Capital markets : Equity
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Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
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Addleshaw Goddard
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Simmons & Simmons
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Restructuring and insolvency
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Uría Menéndez
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A&O Shearman
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Clifford Chance
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Latham & Watkins
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CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo
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Baker McKenzie
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Garrigues remains one of the leading firms in the Spanish market, with a strong presence across banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project finance and restructuring. The firm continues to advise major domestic and international clients on complex, high-profile matters, demonstrating particular strength where financing, regulatory and corporate issues intersect.

The breadth of the practice is reflected in its work for financial institutions, corporates, infrastructure sponsors and investors. Clients consistently highlight the firm's technical excellence, commercial approach and ability to manage sophisticated transactions across multiple practice areas. The team is particularly noted for handling complex financings, strategic corporate transactions, project developments and special situations mandates, while maintaining a strong reputation for responsiveness and practical problem-solving.

The firm remains especially active in sectors undergoing significant transformation, including energy, infrastructure, telecommunications and financial services. Its involvement in major financing, restructuring and investment mandates, combined with a deep bench of specialists, continues to reinforce its position as a trusted adviser on some of Spain's most challenging and strategically important matters.

Clients frequently praise the firm's attention to detail, availability and ability to provide commercially focused advice on complex issues. Feedback also points to the firm's strength in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering consistent service across a broad range of transactions and disputes.

Key clients

BBVA, Banco Santander, Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole, Sacyr

Testimonials

"They are in a different league." (Project finance)

"The team demonstrates knowledge, commitment, availability and creativity." (M&A)

"They are the most professional in the market, with deep knowledge and the imagination to propose practical solutions." (Restructuring)

"Very responsive, high-quality advice." (Banking and finance)

"Garrigues consistently delivers high-quality legal advice supported by deep market knowledge and excellent client service." (Capital markets)
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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Esther Koplowitz - Financing
2020-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gonzalo Rivera
Esther Koplowitz
Borrower
European Investment Bank - Financing
2020-12-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gaspar Atienza, Rafael González-Gallarza
European Investment Bank
Lender
Alia Capital - Financing
2020-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Xabier Urtiaga
Alia Capital
Borrower
Banco Santander - Financing
2021-01-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Naiara Bueno Aybar
Banco Santander
Lender
ING Bank; CaixaBank; Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria; - Financing
2020-12-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Naiara Bueno Aybar
ING Bank, CaixaBank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Lender
European Investment Bank - Financing
2020-10-11
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gaspar Atienza, Rafael González Gallarza
European Investment Bank
Lender
Talenta Gestion - Fund formation
2020-11-01
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Luis De La Peña
Talenta Gestion
Partner
GAWA Capital - Fund formation
2020-07-01
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Luis De La Peña
GAWA Capital
Partner
Axon Partners Group - Fund formation
2020-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Luis De La Peña
Axon Partners Group
Partner
Aedas Homes; Audax Renovables; Finycar; Tradebe; Grupo Pikolin; Hotusa; Pryconsa; Vocento - Securitisation
2020-05-01
Garrigues
Spain
Securitisation
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
Aedas Homes, Audax Renovables, Finycar, Tradebe, Grupo Pikolin, Hotusa, Pryconsa, Vocento
Issuer
Linea Directa Aseguradora - IPO
2021-02-25
Garrigues
Spain
IPO
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
Linea Directa Aseguradora
Issuer
International Consolidated Airlines Group - Secondary share offering
2020-09-01
Garrigues
Spain
Secondary share offering
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
International Consolidated Airlines Group
Issuer
Healthcare Activos Yield Socimi - IPO
2020-09-01
Garrigues
Spain
IPO
Sergio Sanchez Solé
Healthcare Activos Yield Socimi
Issuer
Aspy - IPO
2020-12-01
Garrigues
Spain
IPO
Naira Bueno
Aspy
Issuer
Aspy Global Services - Secondary share offering
2021-02-25
Garrigues
Spain
Secondary share offering
Naira Bueno
Aspy Global Services
Target
Tander Inversiones Socimi - Secondary share offering
2021-02-25
Garrigues
Spain
Secondary share offering
Juan José Berdullas
Tander Inversiones Socimi
Issuer
BBVA; Europea de Titulización - Securitisation
2020-06-15
Garrigues
Spain
Securitisation
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
BBVA, Europea de Titulización
Issuer
Grupo Caja Rural; Banco Cooperativo; Europea de Titulización - Securitisation
2020-06-22
Garrigues
Spain
Securitisation
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
Grupo Caja Rural, Banco Cooperativo, Europea de Titulización
Issuer
ODF - Fund formation
2020-07-08
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
ODF
Partner
Banco Santander - Securitisation
2020-07-14
Garrigues
Spain
Securitisation
Gonzalo García-Fuertes
Banco Santander
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Garrigues’ Oscar Arrús and Diego Harman speak with Rani Mehta about a $250 million bond issue to finance Peruvian wind farms Parque Eólico Tres Hermanas and Parque Eólico Marcona
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Diego Harman joins firm as senior associate
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