Possessing expertise across public law, M&A, and finance matters, the projects and energy specialists at Clifford Chance are indispensable advisers to leading energy companies, asset managers, and banks. Practice co-head José Guardo regularly acts for lenders and sponsors on high-value green finance mandates, supporting the construction, development, and operation of wind and solar projects. The team is also co-led by public law expert Jaime Almenar, who advises key energy companies on renewable energy, heat, and climate change regulatory matters. Eugenio Fernández-Rico leads on international and cross-border energy and infrastructure finance mandates, while Javier Amantegui, Jaime Velázquez and Samir Azzouzi are key projects and infrastructure M&A contacts.

Across its project finance and energy and natural resources teams, Cuatrecasas acts for developers, operators, and investors in the power and infrastructure segments. Through its practice heads, the firm offers diverse expertise to major domestic companies: José Luis Rodríguez specialises in energy and transport infrastructure M&A; Félix Plasencia acts for energy and developer operators in significant disputes and judicial proceedings; and Fernando Bernad is an expert in project agreements concerning energy and transport developments. Boosting the team, Luis Pérez de Ayala brings deep know-how on administrative law and regulatory matters in the energy sector, while Barcelona office managing partner Héctor Bros is highly sought-after on corporate and project finance mandates in the infrastructure space.

The ‘smart, pragmatic, solution-oriented’ energy and project finance team at Garrigues regularly advises leading domestic and multinational energy companies on renewable energy and electricity infrastructure projects. Álvaro Valle is a key contact on renewable energy, electricity distribution assets, and electric vehicle infrastructure transactions, bringing ‘an in-depth energy knowledge’ and a ‘well-rounded’ M&A practice. A further energy transactions expert is Gonzalo Valencia, who acts for renewable energy operators, asset managers, and services companies on high-value M&A and joint ventures across the green hydrogen, wind, and solar segments. Providing a project finance capability, Marcos Botella advises leading Spanish banks on the portfolio financings of large-capacity solar power facilities.

The energy team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advises on regulatory and transactional matters across the renewable and conventional energy landscape. The team also offers expertise on regulatory matters concerning green hydrogen and fuels development, renewable energy deployment, and oil and gas transport and infrastructure. Offering a particular focus on clean power transactions, renewables team head Verónica Romaní acts for power operators, energy distributors, and investors on solar power M&A and financing matters. Diego Martínez has carved out a specialist energy M&A practice, regularly assisting energy companies and investors on transactions regarding solar self-consumption projects.

Linklaters’ energy practice possesses ‘an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory and commercial environment for renewable power projects’. Energy and utilities sector co-lead Lara Hemzaoui brings a corporate and M&A perspective to the practice, with a core focus on investment and auction processes in the renewable energy sector. Madrid managing partner and energy department head José Giménez regularly advises key domestic energy companies on regulatory matters and judicial proceedings concerning gas transmission, electricity distribution, and renewable energy assets. Mario García bolsters the team on litigation, public law, and regulatory issues impacting power projects and M&A. Possessing ‘deep familiarity with the regulatory landscape’, Jorge Toral is an expert on renewable energy development, construction, operation, and offtake agreements.

Boasting an ‘extraordinary knowledge of energy’ across M&A, financings, and project development, Watson Farley & Williams LLP regularly acts for sponsors and investors active in the renewables space. Practice head María Pilar García Guijarro is a highly sought-after adviser to renewable energy operators on key strategic transactions, particularly regarding major solar and renewable energy portfolio acquisitions. Rodrigo Berasategui, who provides true project and acquisition finance expertise, acts for major global banks and developers on portfolio and construction financing matters in the solar and wind power segments. David Diez is regularly instructed by multinational energy operators to advise on development, transactional, and administrative matters concerning wind, solar, and hydrogen projects.

The energy team at Addleshaw Goddard boasts experts ‘across technical, financial and legal angles’ within transactional, regulatory, and disputes matters. Practice head Gonzalo Olivera acts for major European and domestic energy companies and investors across a diversity of energy technologies and legal and political issues. Beyond his expertise concerning M&A in the solar power sector, Olivera offers vital know-how in the transition away from coal-fired assets to alternative energy generation. Bolstering the team, Roberto Pomares specialises in high-value cross-border transactions, while Joaquín Sales regularly advises banks on renewable energy project financings.

A&O Shearman ‘excels due to its high level of execution in transactions’, standing out for its expert knowledge of the energy and projects sectors. Renewable energy specialist Vanessa Cuellas regularly leads domestic and cross-border teams on corporate and project financing matters, bringing particular expertise to the wind and solar power sectors. Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara bolsters the firm’s financing know-how and often acts for lenders in major acquisition finance mandates. Further financing experts include Charles Poole-Warren, who advises financial institutions on transactions in the energy transition and digital infrastructure spaces, and Jimena Urretavizcaya, who assists lenders in the financing and refinancing of large-scale projects.

‘Distinguished by its practical approach and deep knowledge of the energy sector’, CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo has a long track record concerning transactional and regulatory matters in the renewable energy space. The ‘pragmatic and composed’ Luis Miguel de Dios has extensive experience in domestic and international renewable transactions, assisting on M&A and finance matters related to wind and solar portfolios. Ignacio Grangel integrates ‘legal assistance with an understanding of complex technical issues’, offering power developers and operators particular expertise on regulatory and administrative issues within the energy market.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP brings an ‘extensive knowledge of regulatory and energy issues’ to M&A matters within the sector. Iria Calviño leads on public law, environmental, and regulatory issues impacting electricity infrastructure and renewable energy assets. Miguel Fraga acts for renewable energy producers, developers, and asset managers on significant transactions concerning wind and solar power projects, while Guillermo Uriarte provides corporate law support on energy and infrastructure transactions. Alberto Martínez supports the energy and infrastructure department on projects and M&A matters. Former managing partner and practice head Miguel Riaño left the firm, while energy and infrastructure finance specialist Sergio Cires joined in January 2024.

The energy and natural resources team at MVA ASOCIADOS is ‘technically excellent’ and ‘very accustomed to addressing highly complex issues’, providing domestic and foreign energy clients extensive experience and deep knowledge across technical, commercial, and regulatory issues. Javier Montalvo leads on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters concerning renewable energy and gas projects, electricity infrastructure, and corporate power purchase agreements. Fellow practice co-head Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor advises energy producers and distributors on regulatory, corporate, project development, and contentious issues, particularly concerning gas infrastructure.

At Pérez-Llorca, the projects and energy team is a key adviser to leading multinational clients on high-value transactions, financings, and investments within the renewable and low-carbon energy space. Co-heading the team, Ana Cremades ‘brings knowledge of the public sector and administrative practice’, acting for leading multinational energy companies on procedural and regulatory matters within significant transactions. Fellow practice co-head Mónica de San Román represents banks, corporates, and energy players in corporate and project finance transactions, bringing a particular specialism in the solar power segment.

The projects and energy team at Uría Menéndez ‘combines excellent and multidisciplinary technical knowledge with great negotiating skills’, offering expertise across regulatory, M&A, and financing matters in the solar and wind power segments. Wind and solar power expert Ignacio Álvarez Couso co-leads the team, assisting renewable energy operators on large-scale financings and acting for industrial companies on power purchase agreements. The practice is also co-headed by Juan Ignacio González Ruiz , who advises energy market players on corporate, transactional, and contentious matters. José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica bolsters the team in energy sector corporate and project finance work, while Roberto Fernández brings longstanding expertise in regulatory and contentious matters.

The Andersen Tax and Legal energy and natural resources team offers deep expertise on corporate and regulatory matters concerning transactions, project developments, and disputes. Heading the team, Carlos Mínguez is a key contact, acting for leading domestic companies on public law and regulatory matters in the renewable energy and mining sectors. Federico Belausteguigoitia ‘offers a high technical level, availability, and knowledge of the energy sector’, assisting major solar power clients on significant corporate and M&A matters.

Ashurst LLP’s energy transition and projects team brings ‘real proactivity, availability, knowledge, and problem-solving skills’ to energy companies, project operators, and investors. Practice head Andrés Alfonso is a key adviser to project developers and operators on M&A, joint ventures, and investments across the energy and infrastructure spaces. Within the solar power sector, banking and finance specialists Nick Pawson and José Christian Bertram lead the team in assisting major domestic sponsors and lenders in acquisition and project finance mandates.

Possessing expertise in M&A, regulatory, and contentious matters across the energy sector, Baker McKenzie is regularly trusted by project investors and operators on key mandates. Energy department head Antonio Morales is a sought-after adviser among major multinational energy companies active in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, demonstrating expertise across high-value and strategic M&A deals as well as regulatory and compliance issues. Juanjo Corral adds further expertise on project acquisition mandates, particularly in the solar power segment.

Across its energy and project finance practice groups, DLA Piper offers a deep bench of experts on energy and infrastructure M&A and finance matters. The team is led by Pablo Echenique, a renewable power transaction expert, and César Herrero, who regularly brings lenders expertise regarding the financing of energy projects and digital and transport infrastructure. José María Barrios complements the transactional practice with regulatory and litigation know-how relevant to a broad spectrum of energy transition projects.

Jones Day’s energy team offers major multinational clients longstanding experience within Spain’s renewables sector, assisting across development, transactional, and regulatory mandates. With ‘great business acumen and an ability to anticipate next steps and client needs’, Fernando Lillo acts for sponsors and investors on the development and financing of renewable energy projects. Raimundo Ortega brings longstanding expertise across the energy and infrastructure sectors and regularly assists energy developers and investors in complex regulatory and antitrust matters.

A key adviser to leading domestic and multinational energy and infrastructure companies, Pinsent Masons LLP provides particular expertise on high-value power asset transactions. Practice head Hermenegildo Altozano ‘sets the standard in all areas of the energy sector’, acting for project companies in M&A and project development matters across solar and hydroelectric power as well as energy transition projects. Cross-border transactional expert Alfonso Bayona and solar power projects specialist Borja Martín Ariza provide additional skill in M&A matters.

Deloitte Legal ‘brings a high degree of specialisation in the energy sector’, possessing deep expertise when advising energy companies on corporate, M&A and regulatory matters. Team head María Guinot brings longstanding experience conerning public law and regulated sectors, typically advising energy companies on regulatory issues within renewables M&A. Carlos Tallón's wide-ranging expertise covers energy sector disputes, regulation, and contracts.

At Dentons, the energy and natural resources team regularly advises major multinational clients on transactions, financings, and project developments within the renewable energy segment. Heading the team, Fermín Garbayo brings a wealth of expertise regarding M&A and financings in the biogas, solar power, and battery storage spaces. Public law head Javier Moya focuses his practice on the regulation impacting the development, financing, and operation of energy projects.

The energy and natural resources department at DWF-RCD offers strong expertise across M&A, regulatory issues, and administrative proceedings in the renewable energy space, particularly concerning solar, wind, and biogas projects. Heading the team, Javier Olmos is a key contact on transactional mandates, leading client work on acquisitions, investments, contracts, power purchase agreements, and administrative procedures.

For power sector actors and industry associations, Hogan Lovells Spain is noted for its focus on contentious and regulatory matters in the low-carbon energy generation space. As a regular adviser to utilities and key energy industry associations, practice head Fernando Calancha Marzana ‘has extensive knowledge of the regulation of the energy sector in Spain’; he frequently leads on impactful and sector-critical regulatory issues, due diligence processes, and administrative procedures.

Montero Aramburu Abogados brings ‘robust knowledge’ of renewable energy projects to clients engaged in power and infrastructure development and operation, pairing ‘strong legal awareness with commercial understanding’. Team head Miguel Cuesta Boothman is regularly engaged on M&A and financing deals across a broad spectrum of renewable energy asset types, while Ignacio Albendea Solís brings a public law perspective to the practice.

ONTIER offers advice throughout the lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, assisting leading clients in the finance, development, construction, operation, and sale of assets. The team, which boasts ‘an excellent panoramic view’ of the energy sector, is led by diverse projects M&A expert Lucía González Fernández and energy M&A specialist Pablo Enrile Mora-Figueroa. Javier Alagón bolsters the team, demonstrating deep expertise across renewable energy and infrastructure regulation.

Squire Patton Boggs brings clients ‘extensive knowledge’ of the energy sector, standing out for a ‘proactive and attentive’ approach to regulatory developments. Energy and public law head Antonio Bañón is a key contact on pressing energy and public law matters concerning renewable energy facilities. Project finance practice lead Manuel Mingot is highly sought after among major multinational lenders on the financing of large-scale renewable energy projects.

The energy and utilities team at Bird & Bird brings real expertise on renewable energy and green infrastructure transactions. Co-leading the group, José de Santiago Forn is an expert on sale and purchase agreements and power purchase agreements concerning renewable energy projects. Managing partner and regulatory and public law team head Coral Yáñez brings full lifecycle regulatory expertise on renewable energy projects, supplementing this with deep experience in handling administrative claims in the sector.

The energy team at Araoz & Rueda offers deep expertise across solar and storage transactions. Regularly acting for energy distributors and operators on M&A mandates, Francisco Solchaga brings ‘real knowledge of both technical and energy sector matters and their implications in real estate, regulatory and administrative matters’. Corporate expert Laura Vintanel advises clients on transaction documents, construction and operation contracts, and regulatory issues concerning renewables projects.

EY Abogados’ energy and regulated sectors team ‘stands out for its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach’, combining expertise in M&A and regulatory processes. Practice head Pablo Dorronsoro focuses on regulatory and public law due diligence concerning renewable energy facilities, while Susana Gómez Badiola is a key contact in M&A, financings, and investments in the solar and biomethane spaces. Former practice co-head Luis Ques departed the firm.

Led by renewable energy regulatory, public law, and litigation expert Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva, Fieldfisher regularly advises investors and developers on energy sector transactions, public law issues, and disputes. Paloma Mato offers expertise across M&A, joint ventures, and bidding processes, particularly in the solar power segment. Pedro Claros, who recently joined the team, brings focused experience in investment and commercial arbitrations concerning energy facilities and assets.

Demonstrating real ‘technical quality and preparation’, the energy transition practice at Osborne Clarke offers expertise across M&A, joint ventures, project finance, and contentious mandates in the solar power segment. Madrid co-managing partner and practice group head Luis Castro is a key contact, acting for renewable energy companies and banks on significant, complex, and innovative deals. Eduard Arruga brings further project finance know-how to the team, particularly concerning the construction and operation of renewable energy assets.

Offering real technical expertise in public and energy law matters, Ramón y Cajal Abogados demonstrates ‘comprehensive knowledge’ concerning significant and innovative renewable energy assets. Commercial contracts specialist Antonio de Mariano co-leads the team, focusing his practice on the negotiation and drafting of contracts and agreements concerning solar and wind power projects. Attesting to the team’s breadth, Pablo Silván leads on public law matters across the energy sector.