Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Praised for its ‘360º vision of issues’, the team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is singled out for its impressive track record in M&A, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and project finance and development within the energy sector at the national and international level. Miguel Riaño routinely advises on high-value transactions in the natural resources, energy and infrastructure spaces, while Iria Calviño is trusted by major corporations, global investment banks and equity sponsors in cross-border deals and regulatory matters involving the renewable segment. With extensive expertise in energy transition issues, Miguel Fraga is noted for his proficiency in M&A and project development, while Esther Lumbreras focuses on public law contentious matters. Ignacio Paz and Beatriz Plaza are no longer at the firm. Sergio Cires, who focuses on project and corporate finance, joined from Jones Day in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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'360º vision of issues, analysing all possible angles.’
‘José Ramon Mourenza - agile response and very specialised knowledge.'
‘The Herbert energy team is one of the best in the market; its commitment and global understanding of the sector, its agile and profound response set it apart.'
Key clients
- Energy Infrastructure Partners / Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Engie / Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Solarig
- Altano Energy
- Renewable Power Capital (RPC)
- Quercus Real Assets Limited
- Acek Renovables / Clear Wind
- Berkeley Minera
Work highlights
- Advised Engie, together with Crédit Agricole Assurances, on the acquisition of up to 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Eolia Renovables from Alberta Investment Management Corporation.
- Advised Energy Infrastructure Partners and Crédit Agricole Assurances on the €905 m acquisition of 25% Repsol Renovables, its renewables company.
- Advised Solarig on the sale of 10% of its development projects' portfolio in Spain and Italy to Alantra, a Spanish private equity company.
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Miguel Riaño