Renowned for its strong environmental and regulatory capabilities, Cuatrecasas’ environment and climate change practice advises clients on water and waste management, greenhouse gas emissions trading, climate policy and industrial environmental compliance. The group is well placed to assist with permitting, regulatory authorisations, environmental assessments, due diligence and administrative proceedings. Practice head Juan Carlos Hernanz focuses on public law and environmental issues linked to the energy transition. Natalie Pifarré handles permitting, contaminated land, planning and waste-and-packaging compliance, while Joaquín Lozano advises on environmental, planning and regulatory compliance.
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Key clients
- MICROSOFT
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP
- URBASER
- DURACELL
- VOTORANTIM
- NATURGY VENTO
- GOODMAN MANAGEMENT
- EXOLUM
- REPSOL
- BANCO SANTANDER
Work highlights
Advised URBASER on environmental law involving the purchase of 100% of the shares of Reciclados Ribera del Xúquer, the holder of the Guadassuar waste recovery plant.
Advised VOLKSWAGEN GROUP on all environmental issues arising from the Valencia Gigafactory megaproject.
Advised Banco Santander on environmental due diligence for financing a chemical recycling plant.
Practice head
Juan Carlos Hernanz
Other key lawyers
Natalie Pifarré; Joaquín Lozano