The environmental law team at Andersen in Spain advises clients on a range of environmental and related regulatory issues, handling both non-contentious and contentious matters including permits, energy projects, water and waste management issues. With over two decades of experience in this space, practice head Arancha Bengoechea stands out for her expertise in environmental matters relating to the circular economy. Carlos Mínguez is a name to note for public law, natural resources, energy, and environmental mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a multidisciplinary team that is able to coordinate to carry out innovative projects in environmental matters. They monitor regulatory developments on a monthly basis, preparing electronic bulletins that are sent to internal lawyers and that facilitate monitoring.'
‘Expertise, direct attention from partners, availability, proximity and quality in deliverables.'
‘It is a very specialised practice that has in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.'
‘Specialised knowledge and constant updating.'
‘The quality of the legal support, the level of knowledge and excellence combined with the high standards they have in their work, makes working with Andersen always a pleasure.'
Key clients
- Mango
- Inditex
- H&M
- Kiabi
- Tendam
- Ikea
- Decathlon
- Ecotic
- Ambilamp
- Eurobattery
Work highlights
- Advised the Association for Textile Waste Management on the creation and implementation of the first Extended Producer Responsibility Collective System (EPRCS) on textiles in Spain.
- Advised Reclay Group on establishing in Spain the first Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility for all containers.
- Advised Scrap Carton on the creation of a new Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (CSEPR).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Arancha Bengoechea
Other key lawyers
Carlos Mínguez; José Miguel López