José Luis Pita da Veiga

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José Luis Pita da Veiga centra su práctica en operaciones multijurisdiccionales de financiación, refinanciación y reestructuración. Cuenta con casi 20 años de experiencia asesorando a entidades financiadoras (bancos y proveedores alternativos de préstamos de capital privado) y a financiados en financiaciones de adquisición, corporativas (reestructuración y refinanciación de deuda en escenarios de pre-insolvencia e insolvencia), inmobiliarias y de proyectos, especialmente relacionados con infraestructuras, energías renovables y el sector turístico.

Antes de incorporarse a Jones Day en 2025, José Luis asesoró a un sindicato de entidades financiadoras en la financiación concedida para la adquisición de Indiba, empresa líder en el campo de la tecnología de radiofrecuencia para aplicaciones médicas y estéticas, por parte de las entidades de capital riesgo Charme Capital Partners y Miura Partners, así como para la expansión internacional de su grupo. También asesoró a la entidad de capital riesgo Henko Partners en la financiación de la adquisición de Balflex, fabricante y proveedor internacional y de reconocido prestigio de mangueras hidráulicas y productos industriales. Asimismo, asesoró al sindicato que englobaba a los principales bancos españoles en la prestación de los avales bancarios necesarios para que Openchip, empresa tecnológica pionera centrada en el desarrollo e innovación de chips semiconductores de última generación, accediera a las ayudas europeas del programa Next Generation para el desarrollo de su proyecto de chips, por importe de 110 millones de euros.

José Luis está reconocido en las publicaciones de Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 EMEA y Best Lawyers y es miembro del Consejo de la Asociación del Alumni del Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB).

Experiencia

  • BBVA, Banco Santander, CaixaBank, Banco de Crédito Social Cooperativo, Caja Rural de Navarra, and Kutxabank amend and restate syndicated financing agreement for UVE, S.A.Jones Day advised Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.; Banco Santander, S.A.; CaixaBank, S.A.; Banco de Crédito Social Cooperativo, S.A.; Caja Rural de Navarra, Sociedad Cooperativa de Crédito; and Kutxabank, S.A. (together, the "Lenders"), as well as Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., in its capacities as sole bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, coordinator and agent, in connection with the amendment and restatement of the syndicated financing agreement granted to UVE, S.A. (UVESA), originally entered into on 21 March 2025 by incorporating a new tranche (Tranche D) to finance, among other purposes, the acquisition by UVE, S.A. of 100% of the share capital of Payan Hermanos, S.A. and additional capital expenditure of the Group, as well as the ratification and extension of the existing security package.
  • Banco Santander-led syndicate secures senior secured financing for Indiba, S.A. refinancingJones Day provided legal advice to Banco Santander, S.A. in connection with the financing in favour of Indiba, S.A. for the refinancing its financial debt and financing the capital expenditure.
  • CaixaBank and Aruba Bank secure long-term financing for secrets Baby Beach Aruba Luxury Resort DevelopmentJones Day provided legal advice to CaixaBank, S.A. and Aruba Bank, N.V. in connection with the amendment of a long-term financing facility to increase the loan granted in favor of Three Rivers Real Estate N.V., for the purpose of financing the construction and development of the Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, a luxury adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on Baby Beach in southeastern Aruba.
  • Syndicate of lenders led by CaixaBank and Kutxabank provide financing to Grupo USAJones Day provided legal advice to a syndicate of lenders led by CaixaBank and Kutxabank in connection with the financing granted to Grupo USA for the refinancing of its financial debt and financing the capital expenditure (including the acquisition of Grupos Diferenciales, S.L.).
  • BBVA-led syndicate provides financing to PEF 2 NUMBERS HOLDING, S.L. for acquisition of Spanish group of companiesJones Day advised Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and the other lenders comprising the bank syndicate in connection with the financing provided to PEF 2 NUMBERS HOLDING, S.L. (SPV controlled by Queka RP S.G.E.I.C., S.A.) for the acquisition of a Spanish group of companies.
  • Henko Capital Partners SGEIC, S.A. acts as sponsor in financing agreement granted to Healthinfra Solutions, S.L. and Cieca, S.L. for acquisition of share capital of CiecaJones Day provided legal advice to Henko Capital Partners SGEIC, S.A. in a financing agreement granted to Healthinfra Solutions, S.L. and Cieca, S.L. in connection with the acquisition by Healthinfra Solutions, S.L. of 100% of the share capital of Cieca, S.L., the financing of the variable purchase price, and general corporate purposes of the Group.
  • BBVA-led syndicate provides €105 million green revolving credit facility to Grenergy RenovablesJones Day provided legal advice to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. in connection with the amendments to the financing of Grenergy Renovables, S.A.’s capex for certain permitted projects, prior to such projects being developed by PF Project Companies, with the aim of increasing the maximum financing amount and including new lenders.
  • Ecofleet Group, S.L.U. obtains acquisition financing from Alteralia III ELTIF S.C.A. SICAV-RAIFJones Day provided legal advice to Henko Capital Partners SGEIC, S.A. in connection with the acquisition financing granted to Ecofleet Group, S.L.U. by Alteralia III ELTIF S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF for the refinance shareholder debt relating to the Delfin earn-outs, finance transaction costs, and fund permitted acquisitions and capex investments.
  • BBVA amends and restates syndicated financing agreement for Jewel Holdco and Jewel PropcoJones Day provided legal advice to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in connection with a non-extinctive amendment and restatement of a syndicated financing agreement provided to Jewel Holdco, S.L.; Jewel Propco Aguamarina, S.L.U.; Jewel Propco Turquesa, S.L.U.; and Jewel Propco Diamante, S.L.U. through two new tranches, an extension of the maturity, and the ratification and extension of the related security interests and mortgages.
  • Aspen Infrastructure Group obtains syndicated financing agreementJones Day provided legal advice to Henko Capital Partners SGEIC, S.A. in connection with a syndicated financing agreement granted to special purpose vehicle (SPV) Aspen Infrastructure Group, S.L. and certain of its subsidiaries, in connection with the acquisition of certain target companies, the financing of the Group's earn-out payment or permitted acquisitions, and general treasury needs of the Group.
  • Banca March amends syndicated facility for refurbishment and opening of hotel in MallorcaJones Day provided legal advice to Banca March, S.A. in connection with an amendment of a syndicated facility originally granted in August 2024 for the refurbishment and opening of a hotel in Mallorca, including the extension of the availability period, ratification and extension of security interests and mortgage, and the last utilisation of the facility.
  • Banco Santander provides syndicated financing agreement to Fire Business, S.L.U. and certain of its subsidiariesJones Day provided legal advice to Banco Santander, S.A. in connection with a syndicated financing agreement granted to Fire Business, S.L.U. and certain of its subsidiaries as well as the capital expenditure (including permitted acquisitions) of the Group.
  • BBVA provides financing to Grenergy Renovables, S.A.Jones Day provided legal advice to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. in connection with the financing of the Grenergy Renovables, S.A. Capex in certain permitted projects prior to such project being developed by PF Project companies.
  • Vesta Protect Group obtains financing for acquisition of Cottés Fire & Smoke Solutions, S.L. and Electro Alavesa, S.A.Jones Day advised Vesta Protect Group, S.L. in connection with the financing granted by CaixaBank, S.A. for the acquisition of Cottés Fire & Smoke Solutions, S.L. and Electro Alavesa, S.A., as well as, any associated costs and expenses, for an amount of €18 million.
  • Banca March provides financing to Marina Port Forum, S.L.Jones Day advised Banca March, S.A. in connection with the financing provided to Marina Port Forum, S.L. for the payment of the costs of the infrastructure works at the “Port Fòrum” marina and leisure port, located at Calle Pau number 12, Sant Adrià de Besos (Barcelona), as well as any associated costs and expenses, for an amount exceeding €6.5 million.
  • Banca March finances more than €100 million real estate acquisition for future Thyssen Museum in Barcelona, SpainJones Day represented Banca March, S.A. in connection with the financing of a real estate acquisition for SW Culture, S.L. (an SPV of the real estate investment fund Stoneweg) in Barcelona, Spain, valued at more than €100 million which will be the future location of the Thyssen Museum, and the costs and expenses arising from the refurbishment of the building.