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Garrigues

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Recommended for its 'deep legal knowledge with creative and strategic solutions to problems’, the ‘highly specialised and committed team’ at Garrigues is well placed to advise on contentious and non-contentious environmental law matters, including sustainability and climate change issues. The team is particularly adept at handling the environmental aspects of big-ticket M&A and projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Alfredo Fernández Rancaño oversees the administrative law, planning, zoning and environmental law practice. With a keen focus on the renewable energy sector, Victoria Esteban del Palacio regularly advises on climate change and environmental responsibility. Javier Fernández Rivaya and David Sanz Pérez are sought after for their expert handling of contentious-administrative matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Victoria Esteban is highly specialised in the field of the environment and energy; she knows the issues that affect our sector perfectly. She is decisive, technically very complete, and always available to provide support for both day-to-day issues and complex matters that require a more in-depth analysis.’

  • ‘Extremely prepared professionals, long experience, great empathy and availability to help clients.’

  • ‘The team members are very well-trained professionals with extensive experience.’

  • ‘Garrigues stands out for its highly specialised and committed team, which combines deep legal knowledge with creative and strategic solutions to environmental problems.'

  • ‘Unwavering commitment to excellence and client service.

  • 'The team's ability to communicate effectively and simplify complex legal concepts is a key differentiating factor.'

  • ‘The Garrigues team provides exceptional advice on energy and the environment. They have a solid and extensive knowledge of the subject, they make difficult things easy.'

  • ‘Victoria Esteban leads the practice masterfully, with extraordinary knowledge of the subject and very practical, always focused on implementing added value in matters. Always correct in her reasoning and very creative in finding the most complex solutions. ’

Key clients

  • Tetra Pak Hispania
  • Asociación Española para el Tratamiento Medioambiental de los Vehículos Fuera De Uso (SIGRAUTO)
  • Allianz Renewable Energy Partners Luxembourg VI S.A.
  • Renovalia
  • Everwood
  • Amarenco
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Wind Farms, S.A.
  • Consorcio de Aguas de Tarragona (Tarragona Water Consortium)
  • Tractament i Selecció de Residus, S.A. (TERSA)
  • Impulsa Galicia
  • Dirección Xeral de Defensa do Monte, Consellería de Medio Rural. Xunta de Galicia
  • Consellería do Medio Rural (Xunta de Galicia)

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alfredo Fernández Rancaño, Victoria Esteban del Palacio, Javier Fernández Rivaya, David Sanz Pérez