Clifford Chance‘s environmental law practice group advises on all aspects of environmental law, including the environmental aspects of commercial and property transactions, and environmental-related litigation. The team has extensive experience in addressing environmental issues in the energy, mining, and chemical sectors. Practice head Jaime Almenar specialises in energy regulation and related environmental law issues. José Luis Zamarro often advises clients on environmental issues arising from energy, infrastructure, and PPP matters.
Testimonials
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‘They have a deep technical knowledge of the sector, incredible experience, and all this with a practical and flexible approach, always considering all the implications of each case and each step. They form the best team for each case and collaborate with us as one department. They help and accompany us to manage the risks in very complex projects like no other firm.’
‘They collaborate with our environmental teams and technicians, making sure that all available resources are used.'
Key clients
- Repsol
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners ("MSIP")
Work highlights
- Advising chemical products manufacturer Fertiberia in relation to the provision of a guarantee of €65.9m required by the Spanish National Court (Audiencia Nacional) to ensure the execution of restoration/ environmental regeneration works under the project to close decanting basins in Huelva.
- Representing Spanish TSO REE in a claim regarding the violation of fundamental rights due to electromagnetic emissions in a property constructed after the installation of a high-voltage pylon, as well as in claims involving the expropriation proceedings regarding two new high-voltage transmission lines in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia.