Watson Farley & Williams LLP has a strong focus on energy-related M&A and private equity transactions, frequently advising corporations, financial institutions, industrial clients, and investment funds on deals involving renewable energy assets. This area is a core strength for Maria Pilar Garcia Guijarro, who leads the corporate and M&A department and also provides expertise in energy project contracts. Ana Lorenzo is another key figure in the team, with significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, PE investments, and corporate restructurings. Javier Ester focuses on transactions involving renewable energy assets.
Testimonials
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‘A team made up of great professionals, it is one of the best in the Spanish market, especially in energy deals.'
'They are excellent lawyers, technically and commercially, very client-oriented and with the ability to integrate the client's needs with the advice that is needed at any given time, seeking solutions. It is a united and very dedicated team with a rapid response capacity.'
Key clients
- Alfanar Group
- Photosol
- Helios
- Foresight
- Rive
Work highlights
- Advised General Electric – Energy Financial Services (GE EFS) on its acquisition of a 50% stake in a circa 364 MWp renewables portfolio in Spain.
- Advised Helios (UK) Spain Ltd. on the sale of a renewable portfolio with a total capacity of circa 97 MWp in Spain to ENI Plenitude S.P.A. Società Benefit.
- Advised RIVE Private Investment on the sale of two operating onshore wind farms in southern Spain with a total installed capacity of 29 MW to Helia Renovables III, a renewable private equity fund structured and raised by Bankinter Investment and managed by Plenium Partners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
María Pilar García Guijarro