Energy & Natural Resources
Spain
13 years ranked
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María Pilar is a Partner in Corporate and M&A Group, Energy Sector Head - Europe & Americas and Head of WFW Madrid Office.
She has more than 25 years of experience in M&A and Private Equity transactions. She is an expert in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Europe, LATAM and the Middle East, with special focus in renewables, power and gas. She has also relevant experience in other sectors such as real estate and healthcare.
María Pilar advises investment funds, industrial companies and financial institutions in the full spectrum of corporate transactions. She specialises in M&A and private equity deals granting full corporate and commercial advice including structuring, development, and execution, acquisition of projects, portfolios and platforms, joint ventures and project contracts (such as PPA, EPC, O&M and DEVAs).
She also has extensive experience advising on structured financings, as well as restructurings and refinancings.
María Pilar is recommended as a leading energy lawyer in Spain by the main legal directories. She has also been recognized as Lawyer of the Year – Energy, Natural Resources & Mining at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2025 and Best M&A Lawyer at the Iberian Lawyer Energy Awards 2024.
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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.
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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.
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.
María Pilar has an innate talent to detect relevant issues. She has a clear commitment to her clients.
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