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The Energy team at Dentons Spain is led by Fermín Garbayo (Head of Department, M&A and Corporate), alongside Javier Moya (Regulatory) and Luis Belart (Finance). With over 25 years of experience, the team provides comprehensive legal support across the entire energy spectrum, specializing in renewable energy, conventional power, oil & gas, and energy market reform.

Dentons advises major international investors, utility companies, and financial institutions on cross-border energy transactions, regulatory compliance, project development, and financing. The firm has been particularly active in renewable energy projects in Spain, assisting foreign investors in acquiring large asset portfolios. Recently, the team has strengthened its expertise in biogas, biomethane, and green hydrogen, advising clients on regulatory, transactional, and financial aspects of these emerging energy sources.

As part of Dentons' Global Energy group, with 1,200+ lawyers worldwide, the Spanish team provides unrivaled expertise in M&A, regulatory frameworks, financing, PPAs, EPC contracts, and litigation. With cutting-edge legal solutions and a strong international reach, Dentons Spain is a key player in shaping the future of energy law.

Industries (6)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Biogas
  • LNG
  • biomethane
  • green hydrogen

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The Dentons team retains market support for its regular assistance with drafting and negotiating agreements, alongside handling key M&A deals in the energy sector. It notably services financial institutions as well as energy groups active in the Spanish market.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons successfully represented Repsol in a legal dispute filed by Iberdrola, regarding alleged misleading advertising of its renewable energy offering.

Strengths

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  • Dentons demonstrates strong analytical skills, clear communication and the capacity to handle complex issues with precision.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • I am happy working with Dentons. They are always responsive, offering very great turnaround, always ready to work and delivering on time.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fermín Garbayo Renouard
    Fermín Garbayo Renouard

    Fermín Garbayo Renouard

    Fermín Garbayo Renouard advises clients on the acquisition and financing of both greenfield and brownfield renewable energy projects. He is experienced in the negotiation of construction contracts, power purchase agreements, and operation and maintenance contracts.

    • I absolutely love working with Fermín. He is very responsive and supportive throughout the process.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • He has an impressive understanding of our business and of complex legal issues.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Fermin makes strong suggestions, understands the situation and is very positive.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
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