Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 3
Contact number
+34 91 423 4000Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"The team possess a profound knowledge of the laws and legal practices. They apply that knowledge to specific contexts very effectively."
"Herbert Smith Freehills' lawyers are easily accessible, with excellent communication and understanding of needs that arise at all times."
"The team possess a profound knowledge of the laws and legal practices. They apply that knowledge to specific contexts very effectively."
"Herbert Smith Freehills' lawyers are easily accessible, with excellent communication and understanding of needs that arise at all times."
Notable Practitioners
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."