About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

5
Band 5

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.

Notable practitioners

Fermín Garbayo is the head of the firm's energy practice and is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented VORN Bioenergy in a joint development agreement with Oleicola El Tejar Nuestra Señora de Araceli, COOP and Green Aranda Tech relating to several biomethane plants.

Strengths

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Members

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Fermín Garbayo

Head of Department

Javier Moya

Luis Belart

Industries

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Biogas

Biomethane

Green Hydrogen

LNG

Oil & Gas

Project Finance

Renewable Energy