Specialising in renewables transactions for investment funds, Watson Farley & Williams LLP has amassed considerable experience advising on high-profile M&A, investments, and disposals. María Pilar García Guijarro and Gonzalo Aranzabal co-head the practice alongside Ana Lorenzo and Javier Ester, all of whom are regularly sought out for their energy and infrastructure expertise. Guijarro regularly handles joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and shareholder arrangements, while Aranzabal is noted for his expertise in commercial transactions within the energy sector. Lorenzo focuses on M&A and PE investments, while Ester focuses on energy-related corporate deals.
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- ‘Excellent internal organisation. Very friendly and professional service. Quick and effective in finding solutions to problems raised.’
- ‘The professionalism and attentiveness of the partners give us great confidence and make us feel we're in good hands. Ana Lorenzo stands out in particular.’
- ‘Extensive market knowledge and constant availability from the firm's senior members differentiate the team. They have always remained calm and used diplomacy to reach the best solutions to various problems.’
- ‘I appreciate their thoroughness and their ability to listen to the client. Excellent communication.’
- ‘The team stands out for its operational proximity to the client, the involvement of other practices as needed, and its detailed review of documents.'
- ‘Work ethic and professionalism differentiate the group.’
Key clients
- CIP
- Stonepeak
- Damm
- NextEnergy
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Sonnedix
- Cerberus
- Zelestra
- Northleaf Capital Partners
- KGAL
Work highlights
Advised Stonepeak on its investment in Generia Land.
Advised Damm on the sale of a 50% stake in Grupo Cacaolat to Idilia Foods.
Practice head
María Pilar García Guijarro; Gonzalo Aranzábal; Ana Lorenzo; Javier Ester