Jesús Quesada is a partner in our Madrid office.
He specialises in structured finance, securitisation and financing transactions (including syndicated loans, project finance, NPLs, real estate finance and restructurings).
With more than 18 years of experience, Jesús has worked on a significant number of innovative transactions in the banking and capital markets area. Jesús acts for a broad range of market participants, including banks, investment funds, institutional investors, sponsors and corporates.
He teaches at several academic institutions, including Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) (Master in International and European Business Law and Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía), Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB) (Master in International Finance) and DePaul University. He has also been a lecturer and a panellist in different forums and universities.
- Blackstone on the acquisition of a EUR 6.4 billion portfolio of loans from Catalunya Caixa (2015), the later incorporation of the RMBS Spanish securitisation funds SRF 2016-1 (2016), SRF 2017-1 (2017) and SRF 2017-2 (2018) and the subsequent sales to Carval Investors (2019) and Morgan Stanley/Ellington (2022) and the refinancings of the portfolios.
- Banco Santander in the financial lease with Orange for the installation of an optical fiber connection infrastructure in Spain and the repackaging thereof.
- Major international banks and funds (including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Goldman Sachs and Atlas SP Partners) in the financing of the acquisition of several portfolios of NPLs and REOs in Spain by investment funds (and the securitisation of such portfolios, including the first securitisation of an NPL portfolio).
- DB as arranger in (i) the STS consumer loan securitisation transaction originated by Banco Sabadell (Project Ruda) and in (ii) the securitisation and sale of a portfolio of re-performing residential mortgages by Banco Santander (Project Macondo).
- Cerberus in the financing of several portfolios of assets in Spain.
- Goldman Sachs as lender in the financing to Countourglobal for the acquisition of solar power plants owned by Acciona.
- J.P. Morgan as hedge counterparty in connection with FC Barcelona’s EUR1.45bn financing relating to the redevelopment of the Espai Barca.
- Real Madrid C.F. in the financing for the refurbishment of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
- Ithaka and Key Capital in the financing aspects for certain European football clubs and their stadiums.
- BAML, Societe Generale and Banco Santander in the financing of the acquisition of Testa by Blackstone.
- Blackstone on the incorporation of private Spanish securitisation funds to reorganise certain of their transactions in Spain.
- Several banks, funds and companies in their trade receivables deals and securitisations.
- The lead managers in several project bond transactions sponsored by Spanish companies (including Atlantica Yield, T-Solar, X-Elio, Vela Energy and others).
- Nomura and certain other noteholders on the securitisation by Bravo Capital of factoring and promissory notes receivables to an Irish SPV (and the subsequent restructurings thereof).
- Credit institutions, investment funds and borrowers in the financing of several Spanish. companies (including AENA, Prosegur, ICO, Neinver, Codere and Las Rozas and La Roca Village).
- The arrangers in the securitisation of the rental business of several auto rental companies (including Avis, Europcar and Hertz).
- Altamar Capital Partners in the incorporation of its first Spanish securitisation fund.
- Société Générale in the EUR 700,000,000 1.413 per cent Senior Secured Notes issued by FCC Aqualia S.A.
- Several originators, arrangers (including Banco Santander, Citibank and Credit Suisse) and management companies in Spanish and foreign securitisation transactions.
- Assured Guaranty in several project finance transactions in Spain.
- Several banks (including J.P. Morgan, BAML, Mediobanca and Deutsche Bank) in derivatives and regulatory issues.
- The European Investment Bank on several financing transactions in Spain, including the financing to Cabify and Skydweller and in several project finance deals.
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Madrid
- +34915904174
- Email me
- Speaks Spanish and English
- Sector Real estate, Energy & resources, Banking
Career & qualifications
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE E-3) (Law Degree) 2007
- Admitted as an abogado in Spain 2007
- Joined Clifford Chance 2007
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE E-3) (Business Administration Degree) 2008
- Partner at Clifford Chance since 2025
Professional bodies
- Member of the Madrid Bar Association
Awards and citations
- He is recognised as Up and Coming by Chambers Global 2026 in Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives
"Jesús not only is technically excellent but also brings a uniquely commercial and pragmatic approach to every transaction. He is always directly involved, ensuring a hands-on service."
"His dedication, responsiveness and ability to simplify complexity make him a trusted adviser and a pleasure to work with."
- He is recognised as Up and Coming by Chambers Global 2025 in Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives
"Jesús Quesada makes complex transactions look easy. He can be relied upon to give sensible advice and to manage the most difficult transactions with diplomacy and skill."
"He is technically thorough and also offers a commercial vision in his work. He left a positive impression on us."
- He is recognised as Up and Coming by Chambers Europe 2024 in Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives
"He is easy to deal with and also very accessible and helpful. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"He is technically very good. He makes the negotiations easy and knows what the client needs."
- He is recognised as Next Generation Partner by Legal500 2026 in Capital Markets: Debt
- He is recognised as Leading Associate by Legal 500 2024 in Capital Markets:Debt
"Jesús Quesada is an excellent professional, he provides agile and brilliant answers to the most complicated technical questions. Having him as an adviser is always a guarantee of success. Likewise, he is well valued and respected by his professional colleagues."