David Diez
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Energy & Natural Resources
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About
Provided by David Diez
Practice Areas
David is a Partner in the Madrid Regulatory Group.
David specialises in regulated sectors and public law, with wide experience advising in the energy, environment, waste, public infrastructure and public procurement sectors.
He has a wealth of experience advising companies and financial institutions pursuing regulated activities, with noteworthy examples advising on a host of high-profile transactions regarding the financing, sale and purchase of renewable energy assets (e.g. wind farms, biomass plants, photovoltaic and thermo-solar energy facilities).
Career
Since 2014, David has been Secretary to the Board of the Spanish Photovoltaic Association –UNEF and is also founding partner of AEDEN, the Spanish Association of Energy Lawyers.
Highly regarded legal directories Chambers Global and Chambers Europe recognise David as a leading lawyer in Spain for energy and natural resources, highlighting his “profound experience, knowledge and market intelligence”.
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David Diez acts for domestic and international energy companies and investment funds on project financings and asset deals, as well as contentious-administrative proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He provided relevant strategic advice."
"He has strong technical knowledge."
"He provided relevant strategic advice."
"He has strong technical knowledge."
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Watson Farley & Williams
WFW advises CIP on 487 MW Monegros wind portfolio stake sale
The portfolio comprises 12 wind farms located in Aragon, North-Eastern Spain and is part of CIP’s €3.5bn Copenhagen Infrastructure III K/S (CI-III) energy infrastructure fund.
Recent developments in Spain's e-mobility market
This article explores recent developments in Spain’s e-mobility legislative framework as the Government steps up its promotion of the decarbonisation of the transport sector as part of the country’s energy transition between 2030 to 2050.
WFW advises CIP on investment in 1+ GW Forestalia wind portfolio
The portfolio comprises 27 wind farms with secured grid connection rights in the Spanish province of Teruel.
WFW advises Octopus Renewables on 175 MW Spanish greenfield PV acquisition
WFW carried out the due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of the share purchase agreement executed within the framework of the deal.
WFW advises Natixis on first Climate Bond Certified green transaction in Spain
The deal is the first in Spain to meet the solar criteria of the ICMA's Climate Bond Standards to ensure alignment with the 2016 Paris Agreement to combat climate change.
WFW advises CIP on 487 MW Monegros wind portfolio stake sale
The portfolio comprises 12 wind farms located in Aragon, North-Eastern Spain and is part of CIP’s €3.5bn Copenhagen Infrastructure III K/S (CI-III) energy infrastructure fund.
Recent developments in Spain's e-mobility market
This article explores recent developments in Spain’s e-mobility legislative framework as the Government steps up its promotion of the decarbonisation of the transport sector as part of the country’s energy transition between 2030 to 2050.
WFW advises CIP on investment in 1+ GW Forestalia wind portfolio
The portfolio comprises 27 wind farms with secured grid connection rights in the Spanish province of Teruel.
WFW advises Octopus Renewables on 175 MW Spanish greenfield PV acquisition
WFW carried out the due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of the share purchase agreement executed within the framework of the deal.
WFW advises Natixis on first Climate Bond Certified green transaction in Spain
The deal is the first in Spain to meet the solar criteria of the ICMA's Climate Bond Standards to ensure alignment with the 2016 Paris Agreement to combat climate change.