José Luis joins from Clifford Chance, where he was a senior member of the financial practice, thus strengthening the banking and finance practice of the American firm in Spain. José Luis has more than ten years of experience advising foreign and local companies in Corporate Finance, acquisition finance, projects, and real estate finance, specialising in acquisition, export, and trade finance.
Manuel Mingot, partner in the Banking and Finance department of Squire Patton Boggs Spain, “The signing of José Luis Iriarte is a further step in the firm’s efforts to continue to grow and offer a comprehensive service to our clients. With José Luis and his reputable experience, we strengthen a crucial department of the firm, especially because of José Luis’ expertise in acquisition finance, real estate finance, project and export finance.”
José Luis Iriarte’s law firm experience spans more than nine years at Clifford Chance, and he previously worked at Cuatrecasas in Brussels and Eversheds-Lupicinio.
José Luis commented: “I am very grateful that Manuel and Pablo wanted me to join their team and I am convinced that I will be able to bring a lot to the firm and expand their practice.”
The Banking and Finance department of Squire Patton Boggs, led by partners Manuel Mingot, Pablo Rodríguez, and Tom Cerdán, partner in charge of the English Desk in Madrid, is strengthened by this signing and the recent addition of José María Pérez-Prat Recarte as an associate with experience in firms such as Evergreen and Simmons & Simmons.
