LAWYER PROFILE

Juan Ignacio González Ruiz

Europe 2026

Uría Menéndez

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources

Spain

20 years ranked

About

Provided by Uría Menéndez

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance, Energy Law and Project Finance.

Career

Juan Ignacio joined Uría Menéndez in 1988 and became a partner in 1998. He was head partner of the London office between 1995 and 2001.

His practice is focused on banking and finance, energy law and project finance. Juan Ignacio has over 25 years of experience. He has advised leading international investment banks on setting up products for, and deals in, the Spanish market, while retaining direct involvement in all areas of energy law. In the wake of the liberalisation of Spanish energy markets, Juan Ignacio has advised on many legal “firsts” in such markets as well as in numerous renewable energy projects.

Some of Juan Ignacio’s most significant transactions include advising investors on the acquisition and disposal of power generation, supply and transmission assets and businesses, as well as in the development, financing, mergers and acquisitions of natural gas projects and businesses.

Professional Memberships

Madrid Bar Association.

Personal

Languages: English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Juan Ignacio González Ruiz is widely revered for his outstanding expertise in relation to transactional and commercial activity across the power and renewables markets. His activity spans a range of corporate and financial transactions within the energy sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Juan Ignacio stands out for his pragmatism and extraordinary ability to understand problems and address them confidently and effectively.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
He takes your feedback into consideration and is very clear in his points, which gives a lot of comfort.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide