Energy

We advise clients (sponsors, energy operators and finance providers) on a wide range of transactions in the electricity, gas, oil, mining and renewable energy sectors, among others. Our multidisciplinary structure means that the energy group boasts lawyers specializing in corporate/commercial, regulatory, financial and tax matters, as well as litigation and arbitration. Garrigues provides advice on the development, construction, operation and maintenance of power plants and facilities and gas pipelines, as well as on oil and gas exploration and production.

Our experts provide legal advice on the operating procedures of companies in the energy industry, with experience in drafting and negotiating agreements for power purchase, network access, energy storage, transmission, distribution and trading, and oil & gas supply agreements (upstream, midstream and downstream), among others.

We advise clients on all regulatory aspects applicable to energy activities and companies engaging in these activities, including applications for administrative authorization, maintaining fluid dialog with regulatory bodies and the competent authorities.

Garrigues acts as legal advisor to a wide range of clients on the sale and purchase of energy assets and companies, drafting and negotiating contractual documentation, performing due diligence reviews with a particular focus on industry regulations and applying for the necessary authorizations in transactions of this kind. Our multidisciplinary team ensures our industry-specific advice in this area is complemented by advice on the tax, antitrust and other business law consequences and implications.