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Watson Farley & Williams

Energy & Natural Resources

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams is an internationally reputed firm presenting a combined energy, infrastructure and natural resources team. The practice offers experience across the transactional, project finance and regulatory spheres. The department regularly helps clients to manage their financial interests in non-renewable and renewable energy sources, including the sale and acquisition of photovoltaic projects, wind farms and electricity portfolios. With significant activity in the renewables space, the team attracts noteworthy domestic and international private equity firms and industrial clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised Northleaf and Qualitas Energy on the sale of the 494 MW Mula PV plant to China Three Gorges, valued at EUR500 million.

Strengths

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  • Watson Farley & Williams are meticulous and detailed in their work, getting into aspects that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • The Watson Farley & Williams team is as good as it gets in terms of understanding the Spanish energy market.

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  • They have a good commercial understanding paired with an accurate gauge of prevailing market conditions. They provide practical, top-shelf advice and protect clients’ interests.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • Watson Farley & Williams is our go-to. They facilitate the discussions, know the standards and are very pro-deal.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • María Pilar García Guijarro
    María Pilar García Guijarro

    María Pilar García Guijarro

    María Pilar García Guijarro is widely regarded as a premier operator in the Spanish energy space, thanks to her considerable experience in project financing, M&A and corporate transactions for energy companies. She has notable expertise in the renewables industry.

    • María Pilar has extensive expertise in energy market regulation and large-scale projects. Her knowledge in this area is both deep and practical, making her a valuable adviser.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • She is a remarkable leader, well known in the renewables market and able to bring clients together on deals. Her commercial aptitude and market awareness is unparalleled.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • María Pilar has an innate talent to detect relevant issues. She has a clear commitment to her clients.

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  • Rodrigo Berasategui
    Rodrigo Berasategui

    Rodrigo Berasategui

    Rodrigo Berasategui regularly assists financial institutions, including banks and investment funds, with the financing of renewable energy projects.

    • He is a benchmark. We are delighted to work with Rodrigo.

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  • Javier Ruffin
    Javier Ruffin

    Javier Ruffin

    Javier Ruffin offers wide-ranging experience in bidding processes, project contracts and joint ventures in the renewable energy sector. He advises clients on all phases of energy projects, with a particular specialism in photovoltaic, wind, thermosolar, biomass and biodiesel.

    • I would highlight Javier, he is super available.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Javier is a truly exceptional upcoming lawyer.

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