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Araoz & Rueda

Energy & Natural Resources

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Araoz & Rueda

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About

Provided by Araoz & Rueda

We have a highly specialised and multidisciplinary team of lawyers with a sound understanding knowledge of the energy sector, particularly in relation to renewable energy projects.

We are able to provide our clients with a comprehensive legal advice, providing practical solutions in all legal issues arising from an energy project at any stage and combining the regulatory, contractual, real estate, corporate and finance aspects. Additionally, as our clients venture outside the Spanish market, we accompany them in their international investments in countries such as Italy, France, Mexico, USA or Canada.

Our specialised advice includes sale and purchase of renewable energy projects (at any stage of development or in exploitation) or energy companies (advising operators, specialized engineering companies, promoters, energy traders, etc.), including the development of due diligences, both for clients and financial institutions, negotiation of contracts in the different stages of promotion, construction, commissioning and exploitation and operation of an energy project (including EPC, O&M, PPA, among others), all kinds of land contracts such as lease contracts, surface rights, administrative concessions, etc., financing and refinancing transactions, including project finance, regulatory and administrative issues, joint venture transactions, knot conflicts before the relevant authorities (CNMV), connection disputes before regional bodies, litigation and arbitration, among others.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Araoz & Rueda is a specialised domestic law firm, offering expertise across the entire energy sector, including electricity, oil and gas, and renewable energy. The team is able to offer clients strategic advice from regulation and public law aspects to M&A and project financing. The law firm handles domestic and international transactions for a client roster that comprises investment funds, renewable energy providers and multinational companies, and additionally represents clients in disputes concerning energy projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Araoz & Rueda advised Visalia Energía on the issuance of a EUR100 million green bond programme and green commercial paper programme admitted to the MARF.

Strengths

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  • The law firm adopts a very practical and problem-solving approach.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • Araoz & Rueda's knowledge of the sector coupled with their extensive experience gives them great capabilities for complex negotiations.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • No matter the complexity, Araoz & Rueda always find a way to first explain and then execute it without problem. They always offer the best solution.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Francisco Solchaga
    Band 3Francisco Solchaga

    Francisco Solchaga

    Francisco Solchaga is instructed by investment funds, renewable energy providers and multinational oil and gas companies to advise on domestic and international transactions and the construction of energy facility projects.

    • He is up to date with changing regulations and very practical. He doesn't overcomplicate things – he simplifies matters and is effective in his approach.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
    • Francisco enriches our work a lot as he has a complete vision. He is very deal-oriented, constructive and knows how to create win-win solutions.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • Band 4Laura Vintanel Corzan
    Band 4Laura Vintanel Corzan

    Laura Vintanel Corzan

    Laura Vintanel Corzan mainly assists clients with negotiations, purchase agreements, financing, regulatory issues and acquisitions in the energy sector, predominantly involving photovoltaic and wind issues.

    • She is a lawyer with great empathy for her client.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
    • I have no doubts about Laura's expertise. Beyond that, she is always calm, logical, very diligent and never leaves her client stranded. She is always willing to help under any circumstance.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

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