MVA ASOCIADOS, Energy & Natural Resources

About

Provided by MVA ASOCIADOS

Our Firm combines long standing experience with a deep knowledge of the legal, regulatory, commercial and technical issues involved in each energy sector (power & renewables, gas and oil). This solid understanding of the business of our clients allows us to offer preventive and proactive advice.

We have provided legal advice to the main domestic and international players, besides investors and financial entities on the power, gas and oil sectors. We have also taken part in the flagship energy transactions, since the liberalization process began in the late 90’s.

Services

Multidisciplinary legal advice regarding the electricity (including renewables), gas and oil sectors, in particular in the following areas:

M&A and investment agreements
Regulatory Advice
Administrative Law
Sectorial procurement
Corporate & Finance
Competition Law
Litigation and arbitration

In particular, we are widely experienced in advising in relation to all types of energy projects before and after commissioning, including development, construction and operational phases:

From the initial promotion stage and during the entire development (access and connection, permitting, etc.)
Construction and project contracts (turnkey, tolling, O&M, equipment supply, contracts with the distributor for the assignment and construction of networks, evacuation, etc.)
Project finance
Operation and maintenance
Sale and purchase of assets

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 they 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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by MVA ASOCIADOS

MVA Asociados assisted BP Spain with regulatory issues relating to the implementation of battery chargers in petrol stations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team at MVA Asociados have a deep understanding of energy legislation and can understand the reasons of technical disputes."