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Clifford Chance LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Clifford Chance LLP

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a market-leading international firm operating at the forefront of the Spanish energy market. The stronghold practice consists of skilled multidisciplinary practitioners combining far-reaching expertise and experience within the energy sector. The practice possesses highlighted strength in regulatory issues, including monitoring trends and threats within the sector. The team frequently represents major domestic and international companies in a vast range of contentious-administrative appeals before the Spanish courts. The group is supported by a vast global network of offices, resulting in significant cross-border capacity, particularly in the Latin American market. The firm's clients benefit from a strong banking practice which regularly advises lenders on energy project finance, boasting further capability in corporate and M&A operations relating to the sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Norges Bank on its alliance with Iberdrola to establish a EUR2 billion joint venture devoted to the development of renewable energy assets in Spain and Portugal.

Strengths

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  • They go beyond the strictly legal, helping to unravel complicated issues. They are absolutely rigorous in the technical aspects and are unbeatable at making truly complex matters simple.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Clifford Chance have deep technical knowledge and specialisation, combined with a proactive and results-oriented approach. They are committed and close to clients, as well as agile and responsive.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Working with Clifford Chance gives me a great sense of security. They're always available, they anticipate issues and the advice is strategic.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • The multidisciplinary team demonstrates knowledge, cordial and close treatment, coverage of all transactional aspects, commercial skills, excellent work capacity and legal strength.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jaime Almenar
    Band 2Jaime Almenar

    Jaime Almenar

    Jaime Almenar demonstrates long-standing expertise in administrative law matters, specialising in energy regulatory matters. He typically assists industrial clients with contentious-administrative appeals.
    • There are complex issues where you need someone who is focused on that matter and who completely protects you. Jaime has the exceptional knowledge of energy and public law required for that.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
    • Jaime is very responsive and available for his clients.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Band 2José Guardo
    Band 2José Guardo

    José Guardo

    José Guardo is active in the financing of energy infrastructure and finance projects and has noteworthy experience in transactions with Latin American components.

    • He is an excellent lawyer with great commercial skills and respect from all players in the energy market.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
    • José has commercial vision and makes the complex simple in an impeccable way.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Band 3María Guinot
    Band 3María Guinot

    María Guinot

    María Guinot assists international funds with corporate transactions and offers additional expertise in representing industrial clients in contentious-administrative proceedings.

    • She is an excellent lawyer with fast responses and a service that is very focused on the client.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
    • María has a very important degree of specialisation and a complete vision of issues.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

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