Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
Contact number
+34 781 35 28About
Provided by GTA VILLAMAGNA
GTA Villamagna Abogados has a wide experience in the following aspects:
- Construction and operation of several power plants of various technologies, with an impressive track record investment in the renewable energy sector, with a leading practice in biomass, solar and thermoelectric.
- Advising key actors on the renewable energy market (especially, new foreign investors) in the legal evaluation of complex regulatory assets and the transaction agreements, providing with constructive solutions that help the success of the transactions at the time we seek to control all legal risk.
- Litigation in complex energy and natural resources matters.
- Understanding and applying energy regulations; handling and managing relationships with energy regulators and policy-makers.
- Handling complex issues relating to mining public concessions and exploitation contracts of mines.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- GTA Villamagna assisted Orovalle Minerals with the operations of the El Valle Boinás/Carlés mine.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"GTA Villamagna have a high capacity to solve complex problems. They understand not only the legal but also the technical issues."
"The team are fast and reliable."
"They are very responsive and attentive to their clients' priorities."
"GTA Villamagna have a high capacity to solve complex problems. They understand not only the legal but also the technical issues."
"The team are fast and reliable."
"They are very responsive and attentive to their clients' priorities."
Notable Practitioners
Ernesto García-Trevijano typically advises on the regulatory aspects of energy transactional mandates, litigation proceedings and the renewal of concession agreements. Clients benefit from his top-ranked expertise in public law.