Uría Menéndez
Client SatisfactionUría Menéndez 'has a large team highly specialised in energy', which excels in project finance, M&A involving energy assets, regulatory issues and dispute resolution. A popular destination for lenders, borrowers, energy and infrastructure sector players, the team is highlighted for its 'outstanding command of market standards in corporate financing negotiations'. Leading the practice is Juan Ignacio González Ruiz, a key contact for the financing of renewable energy projects. Key support is offered by Ignacio Álvarez Couso, whose combined knowledge of M&A and energy law allows him to assist clients with the sale and management of assets, José Félix Zaldívar de la Rica, who oversees the firm's New York office. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Roberto Fernández , a former State Attorney at the Ministry for Energy Transition and the Demographic Challenge, in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Absolute excellence, results-oriented, availability and resolution of the issues raised in an efficient, fast and business-oriented manner.’
‘Uría Menéndez has a large team highly specialised in energy, always up to date with legislative developments and with great knowledge of the sector. They are specialists in all areas related to our value chain, being able to provide comprehensive advice, from M&A to project financing, through regulatory advice and on day-to-day business issues.’
‘We especially value the excellence, availability and personal treatment of the lawyers.'
'José-Félix Zaldivar demonstrates outstanding knowledge of the matters on which he advises us and his direct involvement in the matters, and therefore direct knowledge of the needs of the specific client, sets him apart.'
‘Quality of the service (the opinions they express are well founded, solid and reasoned, and the documentation is excellent). It's the kind of team to turn to for especially complicated issues that require creativity and solvency.’
‘José Félix Zaldivar is the partner who manages our affairs. What I appreciate most about their services is their knowledge of the business and industry practices. Beyond rigour and legal technique, which he undoubtedly has, José Felix always strives to give commercial sense to his advice in such a way that it facilitates reaching solid agreements.’
‘Outstanding command of market standards in corporate financing negotiations. Flexible billing mechanisms.’
Key clients
- Acciona
- KKR
- Brookfield
- Nexwell Power
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
- China Three Gorges
- Bruc Energy
- Alcoa
- Banco Santander
- Amarenco
- Repsol
- Endesa
- Asterion
- Lightsource BP
- Reganosa
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Ignacio González