Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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A globally renowned firm with an impressive energy and natural resources team, Linklaters is frequently at the fore of complicated and challenging M&A transactions, offering pre-eminent clients a wealth of regulatory advice. The department has an ever-expanding reputation in contentious-administrative appeals, regularly representing market-leading energy and natural resources companies before various Spanish courts in matters relating to energy remuneration and damages claims brought against the state. The firm's client portfolio includes major Spanish companies in the gas, renewable and electricity sectors.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters assisted Nortegas with seven judicial proceedings at the High Court against the CNMC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters have extensive knowledge of the subject and a capacity to identify and address their clients' concerns."
"The team are very proactive and focused on finding a solution for the client. They are commercially minded."
"The lawyers in the team have very good technical and commercial skills."
"Linklaters have extensive knowledge of the subject and a capacity to identify and address their clients' concerns."
"The team are very proactive and focused on finding a solution for the client. They are commercially minded."
"The lawyers in the team have very good technical and commercial skills."
Notable Practitioners
José Giménez receives widespread acclaim for his extensive regulatory, transactional and litigation track record. He regularly advises high-profile energy companies on regulatory issues.
"José Giménez is an expert in all regulatory matters and well versed in the commercial aspects of transactions."
"He is the adviser every executive wants. He delivers solutions, value and peace of mind."
Jorge Toral has a growing reputation for his handling of regulatory aspects of contentious and transactional matters in the energy and natural resources space. Sources highlight his particular knowledge of the electricity market.
"Jorge Toral is very approachable and quick to anticipate possible problems and propose solutions."