The EMEA Legal 500 2022
The ‘responsive, easy to deal with and straightforward’ banking and finance group at Araoz & Rueda has particular expertise in the acquisition and sale of NPLs, REOs and asset portfolios. ‘Outstanding’ practice head Rafael Bazán is a well-known name in the Spanish market and also has professional experience in banking. He works directly with all clients, and new names instructing the team this year have included JP Morgan and Terra Firma Capital Management. Javier Sánchez and Juan Viaño are the associate team. Testimonials ‘Very consolidated team, with great experience in the sector and very accessible.’ ‘Rafael Bazan – Outstanding in everything.’ ‘We have worked with this firm for many years and enjoy doing so. They have a very good knowledge of the market we operate in. They are responsive and reliable.’ ‘Alejandro Araoz and Rafael Bazan are both extremely good and commercial in approach. They are very approachable. They understand our sector very well which is very helpful.’ ‘Responsive, easy to deal with and straightforward. Consistently high quality across practice areas.’