José Luis Pita da Veiga

Partner

Madrid + 34.91.520.3963

Contact

Partager

José Luis Pita da Veiga focuses his practice on multijurisdictional financing, refinancing, and restructuring transactions. He has almost 20 years' experience advising lenders (banks and alternative direct lending providers) and borrowers on acquisition, corporate (restructuring and refinancing of debt in pre-insolvency and insolvency scenarios), real estate, and project finance, particularly related to infrastructure and renewable energy projects and the tourism sector.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2025, José Luis advised a syndicate of lenders in the financing granted for the acquisition of Indiba, a leading company in the field of radiofrequency technology for medical and aesthetic applications, by the private equity firms Charme Capital Partners and Miura Partners, as well as for the international expansion of its group. He also advised the private equity firm Henko Partners in the acquisition financing of Balflex, an international and reputable manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic hoses and industrial products. Furthermore, he advised the syndicate that encompassed all the leading Spanish banks in providing the necessary bank guarantees for Openchip, a pioneering technology company focused on the development and innovation of next-generation semiconductor chips, to access European funds aid under the Next Generation program for the development of its chips project, amounting to 110 million euros.

José Luis is recommended in Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 EMEA, and Best Lawyers guides and is member of the board of the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB) Alumni Association.

Expérience

  • 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.
    •

    Avant d’envoyer cet e-mail, veuillez prendre note de ce qui suit :

    Les informations contenues sur le site www.jonesday.com sont destinées à un usage général et ne constituent pas des conseils juridiques. L’envoi et la réception de cet e-mail n’ont pas pour effet de créer une relation avocat-client. Aucun envoi de votre part à un membre du Cabinet ne sera traité comme confidentiel ou protégé à moins que nous n’ayons donné notre accord pour vous représenter. En envoyant cet e-mail, vous confirmez avoir lu et compris la présente notification.