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Javier de Montalvo

Javier de Montalvo

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

He is the Head of the Energy Area of Practice of MVA Asociados, covering the areas of legal advice of interest in the Spanish energy sectors (power, gas and oil): regulatory rules; corporate contracts and M&A, real estate, construction and procurement and arbitration. He has worked on major deals in the Spanish energy markets since 1999. He advises Spanish and International companies and investors on an ongoing basis on various aspects of energy regulations and relations with the Public Authorities, in the process for authorizing, developing, financing and acquisition of all type of energy-related assets, specially renewable (wind, hydro, solar, biomass, solid urban waste, etc.) and including storage and green hydrogen.

Career

In September 1999, he joined Gómez-Acebo & Pombo. During years 2006 to 2012, headed the Energy area of Garayar Asociados. In December 2012 he founded MVA Asociados.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Madrid Bar Association and AEDEN.

Publications

He speaks regularly in postgraduate programs in the Spanish Energy Club (ENERCLUB).

Personal

Law degree (LLB) and business administration diploma (ICADE; E-1 law degree, corporate legal advisor; 1996) 1st Advanced Course in Energy Law at the IE (2002). He speaks Spanish and English.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Javier de Montalvo stands out for his experience in leading complex regulatory, contractual and contentious-administrative proceedings. He supports both domestic and international players in a variety of mandates relating to renewable energy, cleantech, natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I think he stands out for his commercial and strategic overview, as well as for his experience in the issues he handles.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
  • Javier proposes viable, successful solutions that are in line with our needs.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
  • He demonstrates great treatment and excellent business acumen.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
  • Javier has high analytical and responsive skills, excellent technical knowledge in the electric power and gas sector, and an understanding of our business.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide

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