LAWYER PROFILE

Vanessa Cuellas

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Project Finance

Spain

6 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Spain

6 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Spain

10 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance, Project Finance and Energy & Natural Resources

Personal

Vanessa specialises in project finance, advising sponsors, borrowers and funders in relation to the development, acquisition, financing and refinancing of energy and infrastructure assets.

Her experience covers both international and domestic work across the energy and infrastructure landscape (greenfield and brownfield) from power (including renewables) to roads, rail and ports among others.

She has also wide experience in leverage, corporate and structured finance.

Vanessa is recognized as a leading market practitioner in the main legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. She has been recently recognized as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Who's Who Legal: Project Finance 2024.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Project Finance - Spain

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Vanessa Cuellas regularly acts on nationwide, often renewable energy project finance mandates, where she represents well-known banks as lenders. She also offers expertise in large acquisition finance and debt refinancing instructions.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Vanessa Cuellas is well reputed for her handling of lender and borrower-side financings in the energy space, with a focus on project development and financing.

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Banking & Finance - Spain

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Vanessa is great technically. She knows how to lead processes and can think outside the box to find creative solutions.
Project FinanceChambers European Guide
She shows total dedication to us. She has a lot of technical knowledge and experience.
Project FinanceChambers European Guide
Vanessa is undoubtedly an energy expert and one of our key lawyers. Her dedication is impressive, as she consistently delivers above and beyond expectations, always giving 200%.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
She is technically skilled, knows how to lead the process and is always able to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions that suit us.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Vanessa is results-oriented and understands her clients' needs. She supports us and gives good quality advice, always looking for the best solutions.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Vanessa stands out for her total dedication and incredible knowledge of our internal processes. She conveys full confidence and security and excels in coordinating teams from different jurisdictions.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide