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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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Restructuring and insolvency
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Uría Menéndez
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Latham & Watkins
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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
Red Electrica Financiaciones - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Garrigues
Spain
Bond issue
Red Electrica Financiaciones
Issuer
BBVA - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Garrigues
Spain
Bond issue
BBVA - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Issuer
Almirall SA - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Garrigues
Spain
Bond issue
JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, BBVA - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Banco Santander, CaixaBank
Underwriter
Grupo Antolin-Irausa - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Bond issue
Grupo Antolin-Irausa
Issuer
Miura Private Equity SGEIC SA - M&A
2022-01-14
Garrigues
Spain
M&A
Miura Private Equity SGEIC SA
Buyer
Formacion Alcala SL - M&A
2021-06-30
Garrigues
Spain
M&A
Formacion Alcala SL
Seller
Red Electrica Corp SA - M&A
2021-12-17
Garrigues
Spain
M&A
Red Electrica Corp SA
Seller
Logalty Prueba por Interposicion SL - M&A
2021-01-04
Garrigues
Spain
M&A
Logalty Prueba por Interposicion SL
Target
Singular Bank SAU - M&A
2021-10-26
Garrigues
Spain
M&A
Singular Bank SAU
Buyer
Bain Capital - Financing
2020-04-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gaspar Atienza
Bain Capital
Lender
BNP Paribas; Intesa Sanpaolo; JPMorgan Chase; Mizuho Bank; MUFG Bank; Société Générale; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking; The Bank of Nova Scotia; - Financing
2020-12-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
José Miguel Pinillos, Xabier Urtiaga
BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, JPMorgan Chase, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Société Générale, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, The Bank of Nova Scotia
Lender
International Airlines Group - Financing
2020-04-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Jaime Bragado
International Airlines Group
Borrower
Bain Capital - Securitisation
2020-04-01
Garrigues
Spain
Securitisation
Gaspar Atienza
Bain Capital
Guarantor
Mango - Financing
2020-04-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Naiara Bueno
Mango
Lender
Alsea Group - Financing
2020-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Xabier Urtiaga
Alsea Group
Borrower
Grupo Ferrer Internacional - Financing
2020-08-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Naiara Bueno Aybar
Grupo Ferrer Internacional
Borrower
Santander Asset Management - Fund formation
2020-10-01
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Luis De La Peña
Santander Asset Management
Asset manager
Buy and Hold - Fund formation
2021-01-01
Garrigues
Spain
Fund formation
Luis De La Peña
Buy and Hold
Investment manager
Kincardine Offshore Floating Wind Farm - Financing
2020-06-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gonzalo Rivera
Kincardine Offshore Floating Wind Farm
Borrower
Trescal Group - Financing
2020-09-01
Garrigues
Spain
Financing
Gaspar Atienza
Trescal Group
Borrower
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