The environment and sustainability team at ECIJA has increasingly been advising clients on new obligations regarding the circular economy, eco-design, corporate sustainability due diligence, and environmental product declarations that arose as a result of changing European legal frameworks. Víctor Moralo, who leads the practice group, often assists national and multinational companies in Spain with environmental, waste, ecological transition, and circular economy matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The work of attorney Victor Moralo and this law firm is excellent. His personalised attention and follow-up of the procedural steps is commendable.'

  • ‘The dedication, effort, professionalism and expertise in environmental issues of attorney Victor Moralo is excellent.'

  • ‘Strong specialisation in waste, packaging, etc. with strong knowledge not only of current regulations but also of regulations in the approval phase.'

  • ‘We highly value the practical approach, adapted to our activity, and the simplicity of the answers so that they are accessible to all types of non-legal profiles.’

  • ‘Écija offers a level of knowledge superior to that of other firms in this area. The vast experience in this area is evident, both at European and national level.’

  • ‘Écija is an unbeatable partner in our real estate projects, not only for the meticulous and detailed analysis of the project roadmap, due diligence and viable scenarios but also for the comprehensive management of the support they provide us.'

  • ‘The team led by Víctor Moralo is in the first league of environmental advice.’

Key clients

  • Decathlon
  • Melia International Hotels
  • Makri
  • Greenpeace
  • Rezero
  • Plataforma del Mar Menor
  • Melia– Palma de Mallorca
  • Meliá - Cataluña
  • Meliá - Menorca

Work highlights

  • Providing consultancy services to Decathlon for the implementation of a product reuse system.
  • Advising Hotel Meliá on aligning the new urban planning with the city and tourism models of Fuerteventura while coordinating public and private interests.
  • Advising REZERO on the process of drafting and processing the Law on Waste Prevention and Management and Efficient Use of Resources in Catalonia.

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Víctor Moralo
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Victor Moralo