Backed by deep sector insight spanning chemicals, automotive, waste management, food production, mining and energy, Uría Menéndez delivers comprehensive advice on complex environmental issues and regulatory risk. The team is equipped to advise on contentious-administrative and criminal cases, as well as ESG issues, environmental assessments, circular economy, contaminated land and waste management mandates. Barcelona-based Juan Antonio Loste Madoz advises on administrative, civil and criminal proceedings involving contaminated land, water, air and biodiversity. In the same office, Jaime Calvo Retuerto focuses on environmental and sustainable development matters, guiding clients through permitting, emissions, waste and soil contamination issues. Jesús Sedano in Madrid advises on public and regulatory law, including climate change, pollution control, waste, and water management.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Besides being excellent people, they possess a remarkable ability to build relationships and manage complexity. They are clearly action-oriented and focused on achieving results that benefit their clients.’
- ‘Uría Menéndez is a leading law firm in many areas, including, undoubtedly, environmental law.’
- ‘Jesús Sedano is excellent. He is always available, he responds immediately, contributing ideas and solutions.’
- ‘Uría's environmental law team is a solid and diverse group, whose advisory services are expertly led by Jesús Sedano. The entire team is dedicated to the client, fostering continuous collaboration between client, partner, and team in an agile and enriching manner, resulting in positive outcomes.’
- ‘The Uría environment team is synonymous with excellence. Without a doubt, if you want something done right, it's one of the best firms in the market, and its lawyers are always up-to-date and brilliant.’
- 'Very responsive and commercial. We particularly recommend Guillermo Cavero for his clear, concise and commercial advice written in English.'
Key clients
- ASCÓ-VANDELLÒS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (ENDESA)
- BIOIBÉRICA SA
- BOLIDEN GROUP
- CAL INDUSTRIAL (LHOIST GROUP)
- CELSA
- CIBUS BINGHAM
- COCA COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS (CCEP)
- COMUNIDAD DE REGANTES DE LORCA
- ECOEMBES
- EDP ESPAÑA (ENERGÍAS DE PORTUGAL)
- ERCROS
- ENERGY TRANSITION MINERALS, LTD
Work highlights
Advising REPSOL on the closure of its offshore facilities in Spain (including subsea wells and platforms), on the implementation of environmental investigation projects in the former oil facilities, and on a large submarine carbon storage project that would be the first submarine carbon storage in Spain and one of the few in the Mediterranean Sea.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Juan Antonio Loste Madoz; Jaime Calvo Retuerto; Jesús Andrés Sedano Lorenzo
Other key lawyers
Guillermo Cavero; Íñigo Ormaeche