Energy

Our energy team has extensive experience in advising energy sector companies in a wide variety of transactions, both in contractual and corporate aspects as well as in regulatory aspects.

Our practice covers the promotion, construction, and financing of renewable energy installations as well as regulatory aspects within the gas, oil and electric sector (operating licences, installation authorization, conflict of access issues, etc) and including the purchase and sale of energy sector companies. On this respect, we advise on numerous projects related to the creation and financing of photovoltaic farms.

We also advise in matters such as antitrust law, litigation and arbitration, contracting and joint-venture agreements, within the energy sector. 

Contact partner: Francisco Solchaga

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Recommendations in legal directories:  

This compact Madrid-based firm has a small but steady flow of project finance work. The practice focuses on the financing of solar power farms in Spain. Sources speak highly of practice head Francisco Solchaga, who, having focused on renewable energy deals for several years, has acquired excellent legal and technical knowledge of the sector. 
- CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE GUIDE 2010 EDITION - 

Araoz & Rueda has niche expertise in renewable energy, particularly solar plants. Clients praise the team´s "response, support and commitment". The team is led by "outstanding partner" Francisco Solchaga. - THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2010 EDITION - 

Peers identify this firm as an active player in the projects market, concentrating predominantly on the energy industry and working on photovoltaic projects on the side of the sponsors. Partner Francisco Solchaga leads the practice. - CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE GUIDE 2009 EDITION - 

"Recommended firm" in energy: - PLC WHICH LAWYER? 2009 EDITION -