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Francisco Palá

Managing Partner. · Ramón y Cajal Abogados

SpainBanking & Finance, Capital MarketsEnglish

About

Founding partner and Managing Partner of Ramón y Cajal Abogados, recognised as a leading expert in financial and capital markets law who has directed and coordinated numerous IPOs, capital increases of listed companies and debt issuances. A Government Lawyer (Abogado del Estado) currently on leave, he serves as secretary general and member of the boards of several banks and listed companies, including Inmobiliaria Colonial, and for the Investors Compensation Scheme for entities providing investment services, other than credit entities (FOGAIN).

Practice areas

Banking & FinanceCapital MarketsFinancial RegulationCollective Investment Schemes

Office

Expertise

Initial public offerings (IPOs)Listed company capital increasesDebt issuanceBank and financial institution governanceInvestors Compensation Scheme (FOGAIN)

Education

  • Law Degree, Universidad de Zaragoza (awarded with special distinction; premio extraordinario)
  • Program for Management Development (PMD), Harvard Business School

Admissions

  • Government Lawyer (Abogado del Estado) — currently on leave
  • Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid)

Languages

English