Madrid-headquartered multinational firm Garrigues was established in 1941. The firm has offices in over 12 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. The firm is led by a highly regarded managing partner Fernando Vives Ruiz, who also doubles as its executive chairman. The firm has an exceptional record in all relevant practice areas in Spain, achieving a tier-one status across all practice areas including banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, and restructuring and insolvency.

Highlights 

A notable example of the firm's recent work was its role advising Vodafone Group on the €5 billion sale of Vodafone España to Zegona.

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm advised Petersen in its insolvency proceedings and declaratory proceedings pursued by Argentina and YPF.

The firm also advised Solenis on its $4.6 billion acquisition of Diversey Holdings.

Key clients 

BBVA, BNP Paribas, Banco Santander, Rothschild & Co and SAREB.