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Energy & Natural Resources

Spain

19 Years Ranked

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Provided by Juan Ignacio González Ruiz

Europe

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.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

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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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