Luis Pérez de Ayala > Cuatrecasas > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Recognised for its broad service offering in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, Cuatrecasas is well positioned to handle the corporate side of energy deals, regulatory issues and project finance matters. The group is jointly led by a Madrid-based duo: Luis Pérez De Ayala  draws on his extensive administrative and regulatory expertise to advise on large-scale M&A in the energy space, while Fernando Bernad, a name to note for project finance. Also in Madrid, Agustín Cerdá is another key contact for financing matters, with a particular focus on the renewable sector. Héctor Bros, who is based in the Barcelona office, often assists with project finance, PPPs and PFI structures.

Cuatrecasas offers a wide range of services in all public specialties, including public procurement, regulatory advice on corporate and finance transactions, town planning and environmental law matters, among others. Practice head Luis Pérez De Ayala, a key contact for both public and private companies, regularly handles regulatory and administrative mandates, with a keen focus on the energy sector. Félix Plasencia Sanchez has considerable expertise in public contracts and related litigation within the healthcare, construction, and energy sectors, while Nicolás González-Deleito focuses on regulatory law, administrative concessions, and town planning. PPP specialist Jorge Botella routinely handles transactions in regulated sectors and public procurement, while Alejandro Auset is noted for his proficiency in public law litigation.

With strong credentials in all manner of administrative, civil and criminal proceedings relating to natural resources, pollution, waste disposal, heritage and land use, the environmental law group at Cuatrecasas is retained by impressive client roster of large Spanish and multinational companies, especially key names within the energy and chemical sector. In addition to its capabilities in contentious matters, the firm is also well versed in the environmental implications of corporate transactions and projects. Focused on regulatory and energy-related mandates, Luis Pérez De Ayala steers the group from Madrid. The team is also home to Yolanda Guerra in Barcelona, who possesses deep knowledge of climate change and contentious matters, and Joaquín Lozano in Seville, who often advises on urban planning and regulatory issues.