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The environmental and planning practice in Spain, led by partner and co-regional head of ESG EMEA Iria Calviño, combines an in-depth knowledge of the sector with regulatory, corporate, real estate, finance, and contentious practices to provide a full range of services to clients. These services include environmental advice, dispute resolution, development and financing of projects within the environmental sector, agreements with environmental implications, implementation and compliance with EU Directives, drafting environmental regulations, urban planning, and licensing and permitting issues. The team advises sponsors, infrastructure funds, financial institutions, and public entities on a wide variety of environmental and planning work. Additionally, they provide training and master classes to clients on ESG, including climate change, sustainable and green finance, business and human rights, impact investment, corporate governance, reporting and disclosures, and ESG-related legislation and policy. The team is supported by Of Counsels José Ramón Mourenza, Esther Lumbreras and Miguel Ángel Barroso.

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Environment - Spain

3
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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is an established law firm advising public and private clients on a range of environmental matters for major renewable energy, mining and manufacturing projects. The team handles mandates relating to waste management, water concessions, licences and permits, as well as environmental litigation, offering particular expertise in nuclear matters. The department acts on the environmental aspects of multi-jurisdictional and domestic M&A deals, often working in close coordination with tax, M&A, real estate and employment experts to offer comprehensive assistance to clients.

Strengths

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"The team possess a profound knowledge of the laws and legal practices. They apply that knowledge to specific contexts very effectively."

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"Herbert Smith Freehills' lawyers are easily accessible, with excellent communication and understanding of needs that arise at all times."

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Notable Practitioners

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Iria Calviño
3
Iria Calviño
Head of Environment
3
Band 3

Iria Calviño leads the public law division of the firm and handles contentious and non-contentious issues in the environmental sphere, including in relation to renewable energy and mining.

"Iria has a deep knowledge of subject matters and the ability to anticipate issues."

"She has great commercial vision."

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Iria Calviño
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Iria Calviño
Head of Environment
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Band 3
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Members

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Esther Lumbreras

Iria Calviño

Iria Calviño

Head of Department

José Ramón Mourenza

Miguel Ángel Barroso

Industries

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Energy

Industrial

Infrastructure

Mining

Renewables