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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Our Spanish energy and mining practice combines our corporate, finance and contentious practices to provide a full range of services to our clients in their projects in Spain and overseas.

Our team has extensive experience of providing legal advice to both domestic and international clients in connection with their acquisitions or divestments and throughout all stages of energy projects, including: M&A, project development and financing, dispute resolution, public law and regulatory, and environment and planning.

Clients (15)

  • Antin Infrastructure Partners
  • Abengoa
  • Cobre Las Cruces (FQML)
  • Iberdrola
  • Berkeley Energía
  • Atlantic Copper
  • Acciona
  • The Kingdom of Spain
  • Dragados
  • Isolux Corsán
  • Energy Coal
  • Black Dragon Gold
  • Cepsa
  • Redexis Gas
  • Enel

Industries (3)

  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewables

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an internationally recognised firm with an experienced energy and infrastructure team that is often present on cross-border M&A transactions and investments, refinancings and projects. Composed of diverse experts, including dispute resolution, public law and corporate partners leading matters within the energy space, the organisation's strong transactional practice is frequently chosen by foreign and domestic companies for advice on energy regulations in Spain. Highly international in scope, the team maintains strong connections and expertise across Europe and in the Latin American market, as well as in Africa. The group is well versed in advising international companies on their green energy investments in Spain, and Spanish clients on project development overseas.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Igneo Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of ENSO group.

Strengths

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  • The team delivers a conscientious review of the issues from various legal angles. They have always resolved our doubts very quickly.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer combines solid technical expertise with a strategic vision, offering innovative legal solutions.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Their advice is always precise, pragmatic and results-oriented, allowing them to confidently navigate a complex and constantly changing regulatory framework.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4José Ramón Mourenza Diaz
    Band 4José Ramón Mourenza Diaz

    José Ramón Mourenza Diaz

    José Ramón Mourenza Diaz receives particular regard for his regulatory expertise. He assists clients with complex developments in the renewable energy space. His practice benefits from his previous experience across various posts within the Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda.

    • He is very polite in his communication, rigorous in his timelines and studious in his search for jurisprudence.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
    • José Ramón has exceptional regulatory knowledge and absolute availability in resolving highly complex queries.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingMiguel Fraga
    Up and ComingMiguel Fraga

    Miguel Fraga

    Miguel Fraga enjoys an increasing reputation in the Spanish energy market. He notably assists with large-scale acquisitions in the industry.

    • I would highlight Miguel's commercial vision and his technical and negotiation skills.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
    • Miguel combines a strong command of the energy sector's regulatory framework with a proactive approach.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

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