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Pérez-Llorca

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Pérez-Llorca

Rankings

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca offers a particularly strong focus on environmental responsibility, assisting clients with the development of renewable energy projects, environmental permits and the analysis of environmental risks associated with M&A transactions. The team also assists with the implementation of disclosure regulations. Lawyers at the firm also represent clients in contentious matters, including litigation relating to greenwashing.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised Ingka Centres and IKEA on the development of their 2030 ESG targets, including those related to its sustainable energy and net zero project.

Strengths

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  • The team's accessibility, flexibility and commitment are at their highest.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope
  • Pérez-Llorca has very specialised and large teams and overall we have a good impression of the firm.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope
  • Pérez-Llorca's technical knowledge of the regulations is very deep and it addresses complex issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.

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  • I have confidence in its judgement as the team sticks to deadlines and understands client needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1José María de Paz
    Band 1José María de Paz

    José María de Paz

    José María de Paz leads the ESG team at Pérez-Llorca and has an outstanding reputation for advising on sustainable business strategies. He acts for public and private clients, including utility operators and clients in the waste management sector.

    • José María de Paz is undoubtedly one of the very few professionals in Spain with extensive experience in both ESG and corporate and M&A matters, making him an unbeatable legal adviser.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope
    • José María has extensive knowledge of ESG issues, being a pioneer in advising on them.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope
    • He is the best ESG lawyer in Spain and one of the most reputated ones in Europe.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope
    • He proved to be highly responsive and collaborative. In his work, he not only reported the findings of the regulatory analysis, but also developed practical and operational recommendations on how to best manage the operational impacts of regulatory provisions.

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  • Band 3Alberto Ibort Franch
    Band 3Alberto Ibort Franch

    Alberto Ibort Franch

    Alberto Ibort Franch advises international clients from the energy and logistics industries on the environmental aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Alberto understands client needs well, providing solutions to difficult issues in a clear way.

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Ranked Individuals at Pérez-Llorca (2)

Spain

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    José María de Paz

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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    Alberto Ibort Franch

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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