Watson Farley & Williams LLP > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile

‘Knowledge of the sector both from a regulatory point of view and knowledge of the business environment is exceptional.’

‘Calm, business-oriented specialist in the renewable energy sector.’

‘The WFW Projects and Energy team has exceptional technical competence. In addition, it participates in numerous projects and advises diverse clients, which allows it to be permanently up-to-date with the “state of the art” and in contact with the different administrations. The combination of both factors is key in this sector, particularly in a regulatory context such as the current one. Additionally, the degree of seniority within the firm is very high.’

‘One of the aspects that we value the most about WFW is the accessibility and empathy of the most senior profiles. At the individual level, we highlight the contribution of David Diez. He is the person of reference for us within WFW. Beyond his level of professional competence, which is outstanding, we’d highlight his degree of involvement with the client and the absolute availability to attend to any request.’

‘High level of expertise in all topics related to energy projects promotion, including planning, real estate and energy.’

‘María Pilar García Guijarro has an exceptional level of both commercial and legal qualities, and substantially contributed to the successful completion of the transactions she was involved with.’

‘It is a very dynamic team. They cover all areas of the sector with reasonable rates. Quality of service “magic circle” at reasonable prices. Very proactive in proposing solutions and alternatives to problems.’

‘María Pilar García Guijarro, exceptional both from a technical and human point of view. Absolute availability and always proactive attitude.’

‘Total satisfaction with the work carried out by the WFW team, both for their knowledge in the matter, and for their attention and involvement.’

‘I would highlight its high level of qualification and ability to resolve incidents, as well as its personal attention and treatment. I would like to specifically mention the lawyers Juan Vicente Barquilla and Rodrigo Berasategui.’

‘Deep knowledge of the market and its standards and mechanisms. Negotiation skills with lenders. Empathy with all parties to seek agreements.’

‘Rodrigo Berasategui is a true number 1 in Spain. A lot of knowledge, a lot of experience, a lot of relational skills and a lot of empathy to solve problems. He is one of those who solves problems, does not create them. Very pro-deal.’

‘Professionalism, agility, dedication, diligence. The WFW team combines those qualities that are decisive when it comes to carrying out a successful business operation.’

‘Availability and professionalism. Business vision that allows aligning the client’s objectives with the firm’s actions. It translates into a very high efficiency in the legal process and therefore ensures the success of the operation.’

‘They must know not only the most advantageous and efficient rule in order to implement transactions, but also the most interesting negotiation conditions for the client based on the client’s profile and strategy. I think that the added value that the WFW team provides lies in its ability to advise commercially and economically, in addition to offering the best legal coverage.’

‘I recommend the team for its vision of the business, based on experience and the ability to put itself in the client’s situation beyond legal aspects. The constant availability of the partners, and especially the managing partner of the firm, who have supervised the smooth progress of the negotiations at all times.’

‘WFW team always demonstrated a deep knowledge of the market and its players which helped a lot my company in successfully growing in the country. The attention to the clients needs and the reliability are some of the key factors which make WFW one of the preferred firms to work with.’

‘Maria Pilar Garcia Guijarro is a serious and competent professional with great communication and negotiation skills. Passionate but also very rational when the situation requires. Very goal driven.’

‘It is a very competent team as well as commercial, they face problems from a practical point of view, proposing solutions and alternatives. They are proactive and decisive. Great experience in the energy sector and especially renewables.’

‘Office with international support, first-line service on par with other large offices of the Magic Circle  but at reasonable prices and a very close treatment. Especially good in negotiation processes where they are proactive and very collaborative with our corporate legal teams.’

‘The WFW Environment team has enormous technical competence. In addition, it participates in numerous projects and advises various clients, which allows the firm to be permanently up-to-date with the “state of the art” and in contact with the different Administrations. The combination of both factors is key in the energy sector, particularly in a regulatory context. Additionally, the degree of seniority within the firm is very high.’

‘I highlight Luis González for his treatment with the client, his ability to anticipate problems, his professionalism and his high degree of knowledge of the regulations and jurisprudence.’

‘The team is multidisciplinary, perfectly organised, they always know who to derive the requirement within the team to be able to give a good answer. Adaptability to the needs of the project, the client, the financial institutions, etc. Pro-active and pro-business vision.’

‘Comprehensive knowledge of the energy sector and the problems associated with it. State-of-the-art monitoring of matters and both legislative and jurisprudential developments. Fast communication and great availability. Its extensive practice in the field of renewable energy and the environment makes the firm’s advice complete and global.’

‘David Díez Marcos and Luis González García stand out in practice both for their knowledge of the sector and for their involvement in the search for the best solution for the client.’

‘The WFW team perfectly combines a high legal knowledge with an extraordinary keeping of the sectorial news. David Diez and Luis Gonzalez are great lawyers who have intervened in the main due diligence and project finance processes for renewables in Spain since 2006, with high knowledge of environmental matters surrounding energy.’

‘Highly qualified team in the area of maritime transport. They have been able to identify the client’s needs well, offering us very good advice.’

‘Alfredo Cabellos has provided services to us, coordinating appropriately with the different teams. Laura Cadenas is an expert in corporate law.’

‘Excellent on cross-border work, and a great attitude in the sense that everything can be solved.’

‘Alfredo Cabellos has a commercial understanding that is rare among lawyers, and the great ability to always somehow someway get a deal through even when others may give up.’

‘Market knowledge, depth of expertise, quality of team.’

‘Maria Pilar is a force of nature; you want her on your side. Easily one of the best lawyers in Spain.’

‘Magnificent office, adequate size in relation to service / cost, exceptional availability and very proactive when looking for solutions and alternatives to each problem.’

‘María Pilar García Guijarro: excellent skills and closeness in the deal. Exceptional availability and spirit of collaboration at all levels of the organisation.’

‘Very qualified and professional team that involves everything necessary to carry out operations.’

‘Great involvement and management by the partners.’

‘Very specialized in the maritime sector.’

‘I would highlight the technical specialization and availability / speed in the management of the service.’

‘Luis Soto and his team are not only professionals with a very high technical level, they are also exceptional on a personal level.’

‘WFW’s banking and finance team is characterized by its willingness, good delivery, adaptability and commercial focus.’

‘Good lawyers who know the sector well and the type of operations we work with.’

‘Very qualified and professional team that involves everything necessary to carry out operations.’

‘The closeness and understanding of the operation as well as the key points to manage with the team of internal lawyers. Pablo San Gil and Ignacio Cacho.’

‘I would highlight José María Anarte for his commercial approach and reasonableness in negotiations, capable of understanding the client’s needs and priorities and adapting to them, with a pro-deal vision. From a personal point of view, I would also highlight that he is a very empathetic person, with an always positive attitude and impeccable treatment.’

‘Dedicated and highly professional and responsive team.’

‘As strengths I believe that the generation of trust, knowledge of the client and the counterpart of the commercial business, their needs and versatility of working with teams from outside Spain, when necessary. It compares favorably with other firms since this trust and knowledge (client and product) generates the speed of execution of the operations that we need.’

‘Closeness and knowledge of the different stakeholders of the market in general. Specialization, agility, transparency and long-term vision of the relationship beyond the specific needs of a specific operation.’