McConnell Valdés LLC

The powerhouse practice at McConnell Valdés LLC remains a leader in the energy, natural resources and environment space, drawing on the experience of its team to advise on high-value energy projects (including wind and solar power), and on greenfield and brownfield development, land use issues and compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The firm’s client roster includes such major financial institutions as Santander, and multinational corporates spanning sectors ranging from energy and financial services to infrastructure and manufacturing. The firm’s full offering covers power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, land agreements, procurement and construction contracts, and project finance matters. The team is headed by practice group chair and environmental compliance and energy facility expert Carlos Fernández-Lugo and vice-chair Jorge García-Díaz, a specialist in the environmental aspects of real estate, finance and M&A transactions, who also brings strength to advising on removal and remediation activities at contaminated sites.