Juan Ignacio González Ruiz
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Band 1 : Energy & Natural Resources
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About
Provided by Juan Ignacio González Ruiz
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance, Energy Law and Project Finance.
Career
Juan Ignacio joined Uría Menéndez in 1988 and became a partner in 1998. He was head partner of the London office between 1995 and 2001.
His practice is focused on banking and finance, energy law and project finance. Juan Ignacio has over 25 years of experience. He has advised leading international investment banks on setting up products for, and deals in, the Spanish market, while retaining direct involvement in all areas of energy law. In the wake of the liberalisation of Spanish energy markets, Juan Ignacio has advised on many legal “firsts” in such markets as well as in numerous renewable energy projects.
Some of Juan Ignacio’s most significant transactions include advising investors on the acquisition and disposal of power generation, supply and transmission assets and businesses, as well as in the development, financing, mergers and acquisitions of natural gas projects and businesses.
Professional Memberships
Madrid Bar Association.
Personal
Languages: English.
Chambers Review
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Juan Ignacio González Ruiz is widely revered for his outstanding expertise in relation to transactional and commercial activity across the power and renewables markets. His activity spans a range of corporate and financial transactions within the energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Juan Ignacio González Ruiz has a very good balance between flexibility and rigour."
"He is one of the best lawyers you can find in Spain for energy-related projects. He has a holistic view and the understanding of the business."
"His service level is impeccable. He is capable of handling complex concepts with very strong commercial awareness."
"Juan Ignacio González Ruiz has a very good balance between flexibility and rigour."
"He is one of the best lawyers you can find in Spain for energy-related projects. He has a holistic view and the understanding of the business."
"His service level is impeccable. He is capable of handling complex concepts with very strong commercial awareness."
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