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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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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.

Industries (5)

  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Mining
  • Renewables
  • Industrial

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Environment - Spain

Band 3

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.
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Strengths

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  • HSF is analytical and knows the regulations. The team also demonstrates flexibility and a strong understanding of the required areas.

    Environment respondentEurope

  • The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is very clear and provides resolutive advice.

    Environment respondentEurope

  • The team is fast and effective.

    Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Iria Calviño
    Iria Calviño

    Iria Calviño

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

    • Iria has very profound knowledge.

      Environment respondentEurope

    • Iria Calviño has a high level of availability and is able to adapt to our needs.

      Environment respondentEurope
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