The environment and sustainable development team at Uría Menéndez is equipped to advise on transactional, regulatory and litigation matters, attracting instructions from domestic and international clients from key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, waste management, manufacturing, mining and energy. Based in Barcelona, Juan Antonio Loste Madoz advises public administrations and governments on environmental policy and infrastructure-related matters, whileJaime Calvo Retuerto is a seasoned practitioner in contentious-administrative proceedings surrounding emissions, pollution and contamination. Jesús Sedano is a key contact in the Madrid office for public and private sector clients looking for assistance with public and regulatory law.

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  • ‘In addition to knowledge and experience, the predisposition to find realistic and practical solutions for the industry.’

  • ‘Deep technical knowledge of the area. Practical and very decisive approach to the problems raised.’

  • ‘Excellent collaboration disposition accessibility and speed.’

  • ‘In-depth knowledge of the subjects addressed.’

Key clients

  • Ercos
  • CEPSA
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
  • Sandoz - Novartis Group
  • Cal Industrial (Lhoist Group)
  • EDP - Energias de Portugal
  • Ecoplanta Molecular Recycling Solutions (Joint Venture by Repsol and Enerkem)
  • Ecoembalajes España S A (ECOEMBES)
  • Boliden Group
  • Exus Management Partners
  • CELSA
  • Renault España
  • Heidelberg Cement
  • TERSA
  • Puy du Fou España
  • Meta Platforms
  • Ipsen Pharma
  • Procter & Gamble
  • ENDESA
  • Silvalac - Grupo Armando Alvarez
  • Honeywell International
  • Nissan Motor Ibérica
  • TEPSA
  • Frime S.A.U.
  • Bioiberica S.A.
  • Repsol Investigaciones Petroliferas S.A.
  • W Resources (Blackrock)
  • RP Global Holding
  • Hewlett-Packard

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Juan Antonio Loste Madoz, Jaime Calvo Retuerto, Jesús Sedano