Osborne Clarke > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile

Osborne Clarke
PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA 52, PLANTA 6
28046 MADRID
Spain

Spain > Projects and energy Tier 4

Standing out its expertise in the renewable energy sector, Osborne Clarke is retained by a host of international and domestic clients seeking support in regulatory work, M&A, project development and financing matters. Luis Castro frequently works with lenders, utilities, developers and public entities in energy and infrastructure projects. Blanca Montero, who focuses on regulated sectors, has significant experience in public law, regulatory, environmental and transactional mandates in the energy space.

Practice head(s):

Luis Castro

Other key lawyers:

Eduard Arruga; Blanca Montero

Key clients

Hive Energy

Foresight Group LLP

RWE Renewables Iberia

Quintas Energy Group

Sinia Renovables (Banco Sabadell)

Nara Solar

Enerland Power

Preneal

Incemet

Equitix

Soto Solar

Prokon

Reolum Renovables

Deutsche Leasing Finance

Enerparc AG

Univergy International

EEW Eco Energy World

Windvision (now Rener Energies)

Greening Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Foresight Group on the acquisition of a pipeline of development-stage solar farms with a total potential capacity of approx. 500MWp from Grupo Cuerva and another Spanish developer.
  • Advised Hive Energy on the sale of 100% of the share capital of the three Spanish companies – Rocio Hive, S.L., Palma Hive, S.L. and Pedregal Hive, S.L. (i.e. photovoltaic solar plants amounting to a total of 57.1MWp) – to EDP Renovables España, S.
  • Advised Greening Group on the acquisition of the 100% of the shares of an SPV owning a PV plant of 10 MWp called “Capellanías” in Cáceres (Extremadura) which is being currently built.

Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 5

Fielding a ‘full-service’ real estate team, Osborne Clarke assists a host of investors, developers, construction companies, real estate funds and European companies with a wide spread of real estate matters. Julian Matos Martinez specialises in real estate transactions and asset management, regularly advising on matters with a cross-border component.

Practice head(s):

Julian Matos Martinez

Other key lawyers:

Ariadna Boix Vidal; Carlos Casacuberta Bausili

Testimonials

‘Full-service team that is very hands-on and accessible.’

‘Julian Matos is always accessible and has great sector/market knowledge’

‘Julian Matos’ strengths lie in his in-depth knowledge and experience in the sector. The lawyers have a deep understanding of the legal complexities surrounding real estate transactions, both domestically and internationally. This enables them to provide high quality advice on a wide range of matters.’

‘Collaboration is another fundamental aspect. The real estate lawyers work closely with other departments within the firm enabling them to offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary legal solutions.’

‘They prioritise their clients’ needs and work tirelessly to provide practical solutions tailored to those needs. They mantain strong client relationships built on trust and effective communication.’

Key clients

Grifols

Scranton Enterprises

Global Student Accommodation

Life

Care Property Invest

Xior Student Housing

VGP Naves Industriales Península

Ponder Trade

Wildstone

Conren Tramway

Cohabs

Greystar

Eixample (German family office)

Work highlights

  • Advising Wildstone Group on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Instalaciones Especiales de Publicidad Exterior, S.L.
  • Advising Conren Tramway on the acquisition of an office building located at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 129-131 in Barcelona.
  • Advising Centurion Real Estate on the sale of a residential building located in calle Velázquez 21 of Madrid.

Spain > Data privacy and data protection

Osborne Clarke is increasingly visible in matters concerting data privacy and the response to potential data breaches. Lead partner Rafael Garcia Del Poyo in Madrid is frequently involved in EU landmark cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union on legitimate interest, and is a key adviser to corporates on digital transformation projects.