For power sector actors and industry associations, Hogan Lovells Spain is noted for its focus on contentious and regulatory matters in the low-carbon energy generation space. As a regular adviser to utilities and key energy industry associations, practice head Fernando Calancha Marzana ‘has extensive knowledge of the regulation of the energy sector in Spain’; he frequently leads on impactful and sector-critical regulatory issues, due diligence processes, and administrative procedures.
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‘The Hogan Lovells team is admirable at every level. Not only does it have an extraordinary partner with great knowledge, its associates are equally exceptional. It is a team of people who are prepared, passionate, intelligent, willing and above all, approachable.’
‘In terms of energy practice, they have a young and proactive team, led by a knowledgeable and committed partner.’
‘Fernando Calancha is a professional with extensive experience in the sector, which is evident when hiring his services. Borja Fernandez and Raul Matute each stand out in their area, they are always available to meet the client's requirements and their knowledge never ceases to surprise.’
‘ Fernando Calancha has extensive knowledge of the regulation of the energy sector in Spain. Raul Matute is agile and hard-working, with great legal vision.'
Key clients
- Prologis
- Cepsa
- METKA
- Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)
- alfanar
- Langa de Duero Enercorr
- BASF
- FOCE
- Total Energies
- Zero Waste
Work highlights
- Representing the associations COGEN and ADAP and nearly 50 companies from the energy sector in contentious-administrative appeals before the Supreme Court.
- Prepared and executed the necessary energy-related agreements with Acciona's affiliates as counterparty for the execution, commissioning, operation and maintenance of such facilities.
- Legal advice to the “Asociación Empresial Eólica” during the participation in the legal proceedings before the High Court of Justice in connection with the authorization of certain wind farms in the Autonomous Community of Galicia.
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Fernando Calancha