José Antonio Garaña | Madrid | Hogan Lovells

José Antonio Garaña

Associate Corporate & Finance

Languages

English, Spanish

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José Antonio Garaña
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José Antonio is an associate in the Capital Markets practice of our Madrid office. 

He advises clients on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, non-preemptive offerings and debt offerings—covering both convertible and non-convertible instruments. He has experience assisting financial institutions with the structuring and registration of fixed income programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and market standards.

Beyond capital markets, José Antonio has advised private equity funds and international companies on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance.  

Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, José Antonio worked at one of the leading law firms in continental Europe, where he completed a secondment in its London office. 

José Antonio holds a dual degree in Law and Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) and is a member of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid.

Representative experience

First covered bond transaction by the EIB under the 2022 EU/Spanish framework*

Advised Grupo Antolín on a €250M High Yield bond issuance*

Advised on the takeover of Mediaset and its subsequent cross-border merger with MediaForEurope (MFE)*

Advised the underwriting banks on Europastry’s initial public offering (postponed)*

Advised the underwriting banks on eDreams' capital increase*

Advised to BBVA on its AT1 issuances in Europe and the U.S.*

Advised Verbund on the acquisition of a 4.582 MW renewable energy portfolio from Q-Energy for €1bn*

Advised ProA on the sale of Amara Nzero to Cinven for €750M*

Ongoing advisory to BBVA and Deutsche Bank on registering their debt programmes*

*Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.

Credentials

Education
  • Double Degree in Law and Business Administration, Universidad Pontificia Comillas - ICADE, 2020
Bar admissions and qualifications
  • Madrid
Memberships
  • Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid