Antonio Morales
Baker McKenzieThe energy and natural resources department at ‘top-level firm’ Baker McKenzie is ’capable of leading multiple public law matters, as well as complex litigation both in Spain and in other jurisdictions’. The team's expertise extends to M&A, projects and regulatory matters in the renewable energy, gas, water, waste management and mining segments. Practice head Antonio Morales is best known for his expertise in ‘sophisticated litigation’ and arbitration in the realm of energy and construction. Other key individuals include Luis Casals, who is regularly engaged acquisitions and disposals for private equity and infrastructure funds, Juanjo Corral, a key name for corporate and commercial matters, and Luis Fuster, whose strength lies in cross-border M&A and PE deals.
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‘Baker is a top-level firm, capable of leading multiple public law matters, as well as complex litigation both in Spain and in other jurisdictions.'
'Antonio Morales is a great expert in sophisticated litigation mainly on energy, construction, urban planning and infrastructure issues.'
'The team stands out for the trust, security and experience it demonstrates in the matters in which we have worked together. They understand our business and defend our interests. They know us perfectly and are capable of offering us the best solutions adapted to our needs at all times.’
‘Antonio Morales is an eminently practical lawyer and is up to date with all market trends, perfectly understands our needs and always puts himself in our shoes. Always provides the best solution throughout the entire advice, being able to anticipate possible twists that cases may have.’
Key clients
- Iberdrola, S.A.
- Repsol
- Enagás
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Grupo Navarro
- Acciona Energía
- Naturgy
Work highlights
- Advised Iberdrola on the sale of more than 8,400 MW of its combined cycle gas operations in Mexico for approximately $6bn to Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP).
- Advised Iberdrola on its alliance with Norway's sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, to invest in new renewable energy projects in Spain with an aggregate capacity of 1,265 MW.
- Advised Repsol on the sale of a 25% stake in its worldwide renewables unit to Credit Agricole Assurances and Energy Infrastructure Projects (EIP) for €905m.
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Antonio Morales