the vest team
Committed to exceeding our clients' expectations
Vicente Estrada
- Over 30 years as an economist, auditor and financial adviser.
- Partner at a Big Four firm.
- Founded the Forensic and Restructuring practices at a Big Four firm in 1999.
- Founded Forest Partners in 2007, a boutique firm acquired by a multinational financial advisory firm in 2019.
- Led the Disputes/Expert Services and Restructuring practices of a multinational financial advisory firm in Iberia from 2019 to 2022.
Marina Mena
- Over 20 years' experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, restructuring and special situations.
- Career built at international financial advisory and Big Four firms in Spain, Ireland and Portugal.
- Experience as a restructuring expert, financial adviser and expert witness in complex restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
- Degree in Business and Actuarial Sciences, with postgraduate training in Corporate Finance.
Javier Mir
- Over 20 years' experience in financial services.
- Has led financial advisory work and the execution of major debt restructuring processes.
- Extensive experience in structuring and negotiating syndicated loans, direct lending transactions and LBOs.
- Works alongside the company throughout the process, from structuring the transaction to closing.
Alfonso Recio
- Over 15 years in Corporate Finance, advising companies, private equity funds and financial institutions.
- Experience in due diligence, M&A, financing, restructuring and financial management.
- Career at leading firms including Deloitte (Transactions), Forest Partners (now Kroll) and FTI Consulting (Corporate Finance).
- Degree in Business Administration and postgraduate studies at IESE Business School.
Anca Tiganus
- Over 15 years' experience in financial and real estate advisory, including time at a multinational financial advisory firm.
- Strategic asset and portfolio management, including sale & leaseback transactions and divestment plans.
- Advanced knowledge of fintech, blockchain and emerging technologies.
- Degree in Law and Real Estate Business, specialising in fintech and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
Jorge del Val
- Over 15 years advising on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and restructuring.
- Career at Big Four firms in Spain and New York and at private equity firms.
- M&A solutions tailored to the needs of each client and each transaction.
- Analytical excellence at every stage of a transaction, from initial analysis through execution and closing.
Alejandro Alegre
- Degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera.
- Master's in Finance, specialising in Mergers and Acquisitions, from EDEM Business School.
- Financial audit experience at a Big Four firm and at Spanish firms, including the review of financial statements.
- Skilled in financial modelling, business valuation and financial analysis.
Álvaro de la Serna
- Degree in Business Administration and Management and in Law from the University of Navarra.
- Master's in Finance from AFI Escuela de Finanzas.
- Analyst at Vestrada, specialising in refinancing, debt restructuring plans and business valuation.
- Previously M&A Analyst and Financial Analyst at an investment boutique, involved in every stage of transactions.
José Galdámez
- Degree in Economics from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid.
- Master's in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB) and Master's in Financial Management from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja.
- Previous experience in audit (Big Four) and private equity, analysing companies and transactions.
- Skilled in financial modelling and business valuation.
Pablo Rodríguez
- Experience in financial audit at a Big Four firm, M&A strategy consulting and corporate development.
- Previous experience in Corporate Finance and transactional environments, including acquisition processes.
- Strategic analysis, assessment of investment proposals and support for strategic decision-making.
- Master's in Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity from ISBIF Business School.
Daysi Mendoza
- Extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency proceedings, including time at a multinational financial advisory firm.
- Advice on financial management, accounting and tax.
- Analytical support in financial and tax processes, from preparing the information to monitoring it.
- Specialist in integrated solutions to improve companies' financial efficiency.
Multidisciplinary experience
Proven track record in valuations, transaction advisory, litigation and complex situations (insolvency and restructuring).
Professional background
Seasoned professionals with backgrounds at the ‘Big Four’, investment banks and in executive management. Senior advisers take part in every engagement to ensure the highest level of expertise and oversight.
Dedication and commitment
Our approach is defined by analytical rigour and creativity in every transaction. We persevere in order to exceed our clients' expectations.
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