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GA_P sponsors Debtwire Europe 2021 in London
7 September, 2021
On 9 September, Debtwire Europe 2021 will take place in London, which will be sponsored once again by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo. The event will discuss the latest trends in leverage finance and restructuring from the perspectives of different jurisdictions, as well as the challenges and opportunities that are driving the market.
The in-person event will be attended by experts from private equity firms and funds, as well as financial institutions and advisors from across Europe.
Ferran Foix, Managing Partner of the London office, will participate as a speaker in the panel dedicated to the Spanish market.
More information
The in-person event will be attended by experts from private equity firms and funds, as well as financial institutions and advisors from across Europe.
Ferran Foix, Managing Partner of the London office, will participate as a speaker in the panel dedicated to the Spanish market.
More information
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