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Linklaters

Energy & Natural Resources

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Linklaters

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
A globally renowned firm with an impressive energy and natural resources team, Linklaters is frequently at the fore of complicated and challenging M&A transactions, offering pre-eminent clients a wealth of regulatory advice. The department has an ever-expanding reputation in contentious-administrative appeals, regularly representing market-leading energy and natural resources companies before various Spanish courts in matters relating to energy remuneration and damages claims brought against the state. The firm's client portfolio includes major Spanish companies in the gas, renewable and electricity sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters represented Iberdrola in a portfolio of contentious challenges regarding the Seventh General Radioactive Waste Plan.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has highly trained professionals specialised in their corresponding areas and sectors who collaborate in a very effective way when advising on sophisticated matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • They are always willing to help, technically and personally. They are an impeccable team with excellent client service.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • We appreciate Linklaters so much. Their work is impeccable! They are such a pleasure to work with.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1José Giménez
    Band 1José Giménez

    José Giménez

    José Giménez receives widespread acclaim for his extensive regulatory, transactional and litigation track record. He regularly advises high-profile energy companies on regulatory issues.
    • He is one of the top energy experts in Spain. He has marvellous knowledge and makes difficult things easy, giving us comfort and security.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
    • His absolute mastery of the subject matter and his ability to design innovative and effective procedural strategies place him among the elite of the profession.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
    • José is a great reference in the energy sector in Spain.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingJorge Toral
    Up and ComingJorge Toral

    Jorge Toral

    Jorge Toral has a growing reputation for his handling of regulatory aspects of contentious and transactional matters in the energy and natural resources space. Sources highlight his particular knowledge of the electricity market.
    • Jorge is able to understand the clients' needs perfectly and offers complete support.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope
    • Jorge is a rising star. He is solution-oriented and, above all, a pleasure to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

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