Araoz & Rueda offers specialised support across the full energy project lifecycle, with recognised strength in project development, construction, financing and operation matters. Co-head Francisco Solchaga advises on wind, solar, BESS and hybrid projects, handling all transactional and regulatory elements. Fellow co-head Laura Vintanel supports clients in the acquisition, sale, and financing of photovoltaic and wind assets, drafting and negotiating key project and regulatory documents.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Francisco Solchaga stands out for his availability and his ability to understand the complete vision of any energy deal, providing solutions that can be acceptable to the different parties involved.’
- ‘It is a tremendously multidisciplinary team, which allows us to approach energy projects from their various facets, unifying knowledge and acting with agility and success in any complex project.’
- ‘Led by Francisco Solchaga, this team is highly versatile, dedicated, and committed. They adapt very well to the client’s needs and have a strong focus on constructive project completion.’
- ‘The strengths of the Araoz team are: their in-depth knowledge of the sector and their constant updates, along with exceptional customer service and impeccable service. Furthermore, their involvement in numerous transactions gives them a strong understanding of the industry and its current trends.’
- ‘They are fully available whenever we ask for something. They are proactive in reminding us of deadlines, renewals, such as digital certificates, etc. It's clear they are attentive to our business matters and corporate issues that may affect us. I would like to highlight the work of Laura Vintanel.’
- ‘As I mentioned, they have a strong presence in the sector, which gives them extensive knowledge of it. The best qualities in the sector are great knowledge, high availability, and impeccable professional ethics.'
Key clients
- ENI Plenitude
- Ekhi Energy
- Aurinka
- Alantra Solar
- Visalia
- RTEi
- Banco Santander
- Rosi SAS
- Circle Energy
- Taaleri
Work highlights
Advised Visalia Energía on the issuance of a green bond programme and a green commercial paper programme admitted to the MARF (MercadoAlternativodeRentaFija), and the acquisition of the business unit of Ferrer Abelló.
Advised Everwood Capital on the acquisition of two PV plants under development from local developer of 100MW located in Huévar (Seville) and the financing with Triodos (under a project finance scheme) of a 50 MW PV park located in Corvera (Murcia).
Advised RTEi, a subsidiary of RTE (French grid operator), on the acquisition of MAI Group, a Spanish engineering company specialized in energy projects.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Francisco Solchaga; Laura Vintanel
Other key lawyers
María Nieto