Energy & Natural Resources | Europe

Cuatrecasas houses a multidisciplinary team routinely advising energy companies on project development, as well as blue-chip companies on the full spectrum of energy matters and investments. The department adeptly assists with M&A, regulatory and project finance issues relating to the energy and natural resources sector, including high-value transactions and complex litigation. The practice offers clients experience in the renewable sector, with an array of matters involving photovoltaic and wind projects, with the group's expertise extending to noteworthy electricity mandates. Cross-border work is another notable feature of the firm, as Spanish offices are supported by further branches in Europe, Latin America and Africa, and multiple recent financing, refinancing and M&A energy mandates have originated from the Latin American and cross-border European markets.

Watson Farley & Williams is an internationally reputed firm presenting a combined energy, infrastructure and natural resources team. The practice offers experience across the transactional, project finance and regulatory spheres. The department regularly helps clients to manage their financial interests in non-renewable and renewable energy sources, including the sale and acquisition of photovoltaic projects, wind farms and electricity portfolios. With significant activity in the renewables space, the team attracts noteworthy domestic and international private equity firms and industrial clients.

A&O Shearman is an international firm taking a multidisciplinary approach to energy and natural resources matters, being singled out for noteworthy strength in cross-border transactions. The practice has a particular focus on international arbitration, maintaining an excellent market reputation for its representation of claimants in cases against the Kingdom of Spain. The firm's activity extends into the transactional energy space, frequently representing buyers and sellers in M&A deals, including financing. The team possesses noteworthy expertise in renewable energy sources, advising a host of suppliers. The energy practice also draws upon other departments of the firm, such as M&A or antitrust, to fully support clients' needs.

MVA ASOCIADOS is a well-regarded boutique consisting of a compact team wholly dedicated to providing expert energy advice. The firm's repertoire spans the breadth of the energy sector including renewables, cleantech, and oil and gas. The group provides clients with day-to-day advice on a range of matters such as regulatory issues, contentious processes and corporate transactions. The department's clients include major actors in the Spanish energy market, whom the lawyers frequently represent in high-profile deals and litigation proceedings. The team works with global law firms to provide international investor clients with specialist advice concerning Spanish energy regulations. The lawyers offer additional expertise in project development and construction.

Uría Menéndez has a well-reputed energy practice housing expertise in energy-related M&A, financial and regulatory matters. Large-scale project finance transactions remain a core area of practice, particularly those that involve significant international parties and assets. The practice is frequently instructed on transactions concerning both traditional and renewable energy sources, including wind, hydroelectric and solar projects. Thanks to a consolidated presence in Latin America and an international network, the team continues to undertake various transactional and project finance mandates in countries such as Argentina. The firm has proven experience acting on behalf of international and domestic lenders and borrowers.

Addleshaw Goddard's energy practice is well regarded in the Spanish market, with expertise in both M&A and regulatory issues. The team is especially skilled in handling large transactions and frequently manages deals that involve key industry stakeholders and assets.

The energy team at Baker McKenzie is frequently sought after for its advice in relation to the power and oil and gas spaces. With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, the team acts on behalf of a range of clients including utilities, asset managers and producers. The practice houses additional expertise in relation to contractual disputes and PPA negotiations.

CMS is a well-recognised international firm with a strong team that maintains a distinguished reputation in the market. The group often advises leading European energy companies and international investors on operations and activities in Spain, particularly in the acquisition of energy companies and renewable energy portfolios. The department's capabilities extend to general regulatory advice in the renewable and oil and gas fields, as well as in related litigation. The organisation draws strength from the firm's international network.

Ashurst advises on a range of energy transactions, including the acquisition and sale of renewable portfolios, with significant experience in solar energy. The team has additional experience assisting with supply contracts.

A well-regarded international firm with a highly active energy and natural resources practice, Bird & Bird houses multiple corporate, finance and litigation experts capable of assisting clients with all related financing, corporate and regulatory energy issues, as well as complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm has a diverse practice that is particularly known for advising across renewables, with additional experience in energy management, storage and digitalisation. Based in Madrid, the team benefits from a global network, which is proving popular among multinational entities looking to invest in Spain and Latin America. The practice offers notable experience in the photovoltaic, wind and natural gas fields.

The energy team at Hogan Lovells assists prominent Spanish clients with a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory energy issues, including litigation before the Supreme Court. The team also acts for clients on the development of energy products in both renewable and conventional power contexts.

Jones Day frequently advises clients across the key sectors of oil, gas, power and renewables. The practice routinely assists with M&A transactions taking place within the energy market, as well as large-scale project financings of energy plants and facilities. The team often participates in cross-border transactions, gaining further support through a string of offices across Europe and the Americas.

ONTIER's lawyers act for clients on the acquisition, restructuring and disposal of renewable energy portfolios. The team also offers experience assisting with the construction of solar farms.

The Andersen Spain energy team is praised by clients for its ability to support with regulatory and transactional matters in the market. The lawyers are active advising on contractual as well as contentious issues.

Deloitte Abogados y Asesores Tributarios enters the rankings this year due to strong market support. The team mainly assists with due diligence reports, regulatory advice and acquisitions in the energy space.

The Dentons team retains market support for its regular assistance with drafting and negotiating agreements alongside handling key M&A deals in the energy sector. It notably services financial institutions as well as energy groups active in the Spanish market.

GTA VILLAMAGNA houses a dedicated practice group with experience in the construction and operation of power plants, the regulatory framework for renewable energy sources, and public procurement contracts. The firm is singled out for its thriving regulatory practice, particularly in relation to the development of energy projects in the renewables sector, as well as its ability to provide broad technical advice. The group represents a diverse portfolio of clients, including investment funds with interests in the Spanish market and energy companies looking to develop their activities. The team hosts additional capacity to assist with contentious matters before the Spanish courts.

Pinsent Masons houses an active team of energy lawyers who often provide assistance with sales and regulatory mandates. They furthermore represent energy companies in contentious mandates.