How Law Firms’ Roles Change When the Client Is the State
Expansión has recently published an extensive report on the peculiarities of having a sovereign state as a client, featuring contributions from Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal, Of Counsel at Kepler-Karst Law Firm and expert in sovereign debt restructuring. The report highlights that Kepler-Karst became the first Spanish law firm to get involved in sovereign debt advisory […]
Zimbabwe Mulls Debt-for-Nature to Revamp $21 Billion Arrears
In a recent Bloomberg article, it is reported that Zimbabwe is considering using a debt-for-nature swap to restructure some of the $21billion it owes to international creditors. Following the path of Gabon, the first African nation to secure a debt for nature deal valued in $500million. Angola, Kenya and Zambia are also exploring their options […]
Expansión Spotlights Kepler-Karst in ‘Who’s Who’ section, providing key insights into the firm’s 2024 milestones and long-term strategy
Kepler-Karst has been featured in the “Who’s Who” section of Expansión. The article highlights the firm’s growth into new areas and services such as economic criminal law, sovereign debt, and class actions, in addition to its restructuring advisory services. It emphasizes Kepler-Karst’s work with the African Legal Support Facility, particularly its advisory role to the […]
Davinia Sánchez analyzes the restructuring landscape in 2024 for Cinco Días
The landscape of corporate restructurings in 2024 has left a notable trail of companies on the brink of collapse, opting to reorganize their finances to avoid insolvency proceedings. In this context, our Managing Partner, Davinia Sánchez De la Cruz, provides an in-depth analysis in Cinco Días on the lessons learned during the second year of […]
Sri Lanka’s Bonds Innovations
Introduction After defaulting due to a currency crisis in 2022, the Republic of Sri Lanka reached an agreement with the IMF designed to help the country to regain sustainability. According to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement reached with the IMF, disbursements would be made available over the course of a four-year programme during which […]
Quadrant, a new business line from Kepler-Karst
Expansion features today the launch of Quadrant, a new business line from Kepler-Karst Law Firm focused on comprehensive business advisory services, including tax, labor, and accounting consultancy. Quadrant is led by two distinguished professionals in the field: · Óscar Velarde, who has over twenty years of experience in financial advisory and specializes in restructuring and consulting. · Eduardo Frutos, […]
Sri Lanka’s bonds innovations
Our experts Rodrigo Olviares-Caminal, Rosario Bustillo and Candela Medrano provide a brief analysis of the contractual innovations introduced by Sri Lanka in its recent bond exchange offer. Download the analysis of Kepler-Karst Law Firm sovereign expert advisors in the link below.
Kepler-Karst listed as Top 100 Global Restructuring & Insolvency Firm by GRR
We’re excited to announce that Kepler-Karst has made the prestigious GRR 100 one more year, alongside the world top law firms specializing in cross-border restructuring and insolvency. This is a major milestone for our firm and a perfect showcase of our team’s expertise and dedication. GRR compiles its list by focusing on each firm’s work and achievements, […]
Evolution and Perspectives on the Crime of Money Laundering: Insights from Cinco Días
We share the analysis by Cinco Días on the crime of money laundering, where with the participation of Kepler-Karst’s Law Firm’s Of Counsel, Eduardo de Urbano, head of the Economic Criminal Law department participated. “For years now, the offense of money laundering no longer requires drug trafficking as an antecedent precedent, as was the case […]
Spanish court upholds Kepler-Karst’s arguments in Wenance Case
The Commercial Court No. 17 of Madrid issued an order denying the homologation of the Restructuring Plan of Wenance Lending de España S.A. The judicial decision, based largely on the argumentation presented by the Kepler-Karst legal team on behalf of the creditors, highlights serious deficiencies in the restructuring process requested by Wenance. Key elements in […]
