Experience
Carlos Lao is a partner in the Capital Markets practice. He has over 25 years experience advising issuers and underwriters in Spanish and international securities market transactions (144A/Reg. S) including equity, hybrids and debt securities listed on regulated markets and multilateral trading systems (MTFs): IPOs, listings, private placements, securities exchange offers, green bonds, high-yield bonds, securitizations bonds, commercial paper, etc. In addition, he advises on regulatory matters relating to capital markets and securities. During his career, he has also participated in domestic and international project finance transactions, M&A, takeover bids, finance transactions and other corporate finance structures.
Before joining Ramón y Cajal, he worked for several years at the New York and Paris offices of the US international law firm Shearman & Sterling (currently A&O Shearman).
He has been selected as a “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Capital Markets by the prestigious international directory IFLR 1000 and a “Leading individual” in Capital Markets—Debt by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB), 2003.
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Advice, Instituto de Empresa, 1996.
- Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada, 1995.
Teaching
Lecturer on the Stock Exchange and Project Finance modules in the academic year 2002-2003 of the Master’s Degree in International Legal Practice of the Universidad San Pablo CEU (Instituto de Estudios Europeos).
Publications
“Los folletos informativos en las emisiones y admisiones a negociación de valores” (“Prospectuses in issues and admissions to trading of securities”). In: Derecho de la empresa y de los mercados financieros. Ramón y Cajal Abogados. 30 años. Cizur Menor (Navarra). Aranzadi, 2016.
Affiliations
Member of the Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid) since 1998.
Languages
Carlos Lao
Experience
Carlos Lao is a partner in the Capital Markets practice. He has over 25 years experience advising issuers and underwriters in Spanish and international securities market transactions (144A/Reg. S) including equity, hybrids and debt securities listed on regulated markets and multilateral trading systems (MTFs): IPOs, listings, private placements, securities exchange offers, green bonds, high-yield bonds, securitizations bonds, commercial paper, etc. In addition, he advises on regulatory matters relating to capital markets and securities. During his career, he has also participated in domestic and international project finance transactions, M&A, takeover bids, finance transactions and other corporate finance structures.
Before joining Ramón y Cajal, he worked for several years at the New York and Paris offices of the US international law firm Shearman & Sterling (currently A&O Shearman).
He has been selected as a “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Capital Markets by the prestigious international directory IFLR 1000 and a “Leading individual” in Capital Markets—Debt by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB), 2003.
- Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Advice, Instituto de Empresa, 1996.
- Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada, 1995.
Teaching
Lecturer on the Stock Exchange and Project Finance modules in the academic year 2002-2003 of the Master’s Degree in International Legal Practice of the Universidad San Pablo CEU (Instituto de Estudios Europeos).
Publications
“Los folletos informativos en las emisiones y admisiones a negociación de valores” (“Prospectuses in issues and admissions to trading of securities”). In: Derecho de la empresa y de los mercados financieros. Ramón y Cajal Abogados. 30 años. Cizur Menor (Navarra). Aranzadi, 2016.
Affiliations
Member of the Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid) since 1998.