Pérez-Llorca’s environment and climate change team, an integral part of the firm’s public and regulatory law practice, handles complex cases involving waste, water, contamination, and renewable energy. The team offers a comprehensive range of services, frequently advising clients on regulatory, administrative, judicial, and compliance matters related to environmental issues. Practice head Alberto Ibort is highly regarded for his expertise in complex environmental and planning matters with significant regulatory components, as well as for his insights into the environmental aspects of ESG issues. Other key individuals include José Del Saz-Orozco, who provides regulatory advice on electronic and plastic waste, coastal protection, and soil and water contamination, and Antoni Companys, who joined from Deloitte Legal in October 2023, and frequently supports industrial clients in regulated sectors with a wide range of environmental and land planning-related matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘What makes this practice unique is its specialisation in the environmental field, which is especially useful in issues related to renewable energy and sustainability. The team stands out for its deep knowledge of environmental regulations and its ability to offer proactive solutions tailored to the reality of each project, anticipating potential regulatory issues.'

  • ‘The lawyers stand out for their dedication and experience in environmental matters, combining a high technical level with a practical approach. What sets them apart from their competitors is their excellent customer service, which they pamper, and their ability to address complex issues clearly and effectively, always prioritizing quality and regulatory compliance.’

  • ‘The team has a considerable number of senior lawyers who are truly specialised in environmental law. Unlike other firms (where environmental advice is more incidental, in relation to energy or infrastructure issues), their specialisation and dedication to the subject are total. Their way of working is fully adapted to the client's needs, responding in an executive and agile manner to complex environmental issues, making the difficult easy and perfectly identifying the points that concern the client. 

  • ‘The point of reference for environmental matters is José del Saz-Orozco, a senior lawyer with a consolidated career in environmental matters. He stands out above any other senior associate in other firms, and even above partners who appear in higher positions. The team has a good number of senior associates who are also specialised in the subject, as well as a partner who coordinates the environmental and urban planning practices.'

  • ‘Pérez-Llorca's approach integrates environmental law, urban planning and regulatory issues, allowing them to provide comprehensive and integrated advice on the matters I ask them to assist with. This approach gives them a prominent position in the legal market, as other firms only offer environmental advice on a side or accessory basis.'

  • ‘The team is in my opinion one of the most reliable in the market. My main references in environmental matters are Alberto and José, who have a solid track record in this field. They stand out above other lawyers from other firms in terms of precision, flexibility and speed.'

  • ‘It's an amazing team. We've worked and collaborated a lot for many years and I have a lot of confidence in them.'

Key clients

  • Cepsa
  • Five-e
  • Siemens & Renfe (Nertus)
  • Indra
  • Caldic
  • Valtalia
  • Grupo Suez
  • Ercros
  • Capital Energy
  • Neste
  • Valtalia
  • Antin Infrastructure Partners
  • Eni Plenitude
  • Cepsa
  • Maxam Corp.
  • Cinven
  • Sancus

Work highlights

  • Advising Cepsa on environmental concerns related to recycling, recovery, and the circular economy in Spain.
  • Providing legal and environmental analysis on two key biomethane projects in Spain: Implementation of Biomethane Plants and Contracts for Biomass Collection and Transport.
  • Acting as legal counsel for Nertus in an administrative sanctioning procedure for alleged noise pollution in Cornellà, Catalonia.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Clara Carazo
Pérez-Llorca
José del Saz-Orozco
Pérez-Llorca
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alberto Ibort Franch

Other key lawyers

Antoni Companys, José del Saz-Orozco, Clara Carazo, Coloma Vives