The international law firm Clifford Chance announced the promotion to partner of Leonardo Fernández, from the Structured Finance practice, and Pablo Murcia, from the Corporate Transactions & Advisory practice. These promotions are part of the firm’s global appointment of 28 new partners across its international network.
Eduardo García, managing partner of Clifford Chance in Spain, commented that “the promotions to partner of Leonardo Fernández and Pablo Murcia recognize their excellent professional careers, their technical expertise, and their contribution to business development. These appointments reflect our firm commitment to talent development.”
Charles Adams, global managing partner at Clifford Chance, noted that “these promotions recognize lawyers who operate at the highest level, delivering outstanding results for our clients in their most complex and cross-border matters. They play a key role in the firm’s strong performance, reinforcing strategic client relationships and driving the next phase of our growth strategy.”
Adrian Cartwright, global senior partner, added, “The newly promoted partners are distinguished by their judgment, deep market knowledge, and strong leadership and commitment to both our clients and the firm. Their appointments reflect the high standards we demand of our partnership and our commitment to fostering an environment where exceptional talent can flourish and reach its full potential.”
More from the new partners
Leo is a lawyer specializing in structured finance and fund finance, with extensive experience in complex debt transactions, advising financial institutions, alternative lenders, sponsors, and investment funds. He has a strong background in synthetic and traditional securitizations, asset-backed financing, backleverage financing structures, and derivatives, advising a wide range of clients in the Spanish and European markets.
Pablo is a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in large-scale M&A transactions, both domestic and cross-border, advising industrial corporations and financial investors. He has significant experience in the sports sector—particularly football—and the entertainment industry, having advised prominent football clubs and investors on complex and high-profile deals. He also has a strong track record in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and industry.
These promotions reflect the firm’s strong commitment to strengthening its global offering in key products, markets, and sectors where it can deliver the greatest value to its clients and are in line with the firm’s sustained growth strategy. The appointments will be effective May 1, 2026.
