White & Case is a full-service law firm with an office in Madrid. It’s part of the international law firm White & Case with 44 offices across 30 countries.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active in banking and finance and corporate and M&A. The legal teams consist of lawyers trained in Spanish, English and US law. It advises private equity funds, banks and financial institutions on cross-border bond issues, notes issues, direct financing, recapitalizations and M&A transactions.

Key clients

Among its clients are Banco Santander, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Babcock Mission Critical Services, Vauxhall Lending, Pfizer, FCC Aqualia, I Squared Capital, AMP Capital Investors, IHS Holding Limited, Filippo Maria Ubaldi, Laura Rienzi, Bridgepoint Capital Portfolio Companies – Diaverum and Symrise.

Client Feedback: 31^st edition (2020/2021)  

Asset finance            

"Commercial. Expert. Hard-working. Understanding. "

Bank lending : Lender side              

"Solid knowledge of the applicable law, solution-oriented and reliability. "

"They are extremely practical and to the point. They are business-orientated and defend the commercial interest of their client."

"Top law firm for loans in Spain, Fernando knows exactly what we, the client, need - they take their time in understanding how they can be most useful to the client and then they deliver on that basis."

Banking and finance             

"Very responsive, helpful and commercial. Safe pair of hands. Trustworthy. "

Capital markets : Debt                      

"They are very international, good knowledge and expertise across the globe. Innovative. "

Capital markets : Equity                   

"International firm, global footprint, knowledge in the sector."

M&A               

"In a very difficult situation they were able to create a very creative situation that I have not seen before. And I have been an M&A lawyer in the past close to 15 years."

"International firm, global footprint, knowledge in the sector. "

"Strong expertise. Hard-working. Integrity."

"Very hands-on approach, partner personally drafting documentation - incredible negotiation skills with other party's legal counsel - very focused and efficient approach."

"W&C provide services of outstanding quality. They are very creative in the solutions proposed to the client. "

Project development : Infrastructure                       

"International footprint, great knowledge of the industry. "