Recognised for its strong presence in the energy sector, Watson Farley & Williams LLP is regularly instructed in renewable gas and fuel projects, hybridisations, storage projects, offshore wind and industrial self-consumption mandates. The practice is led by María Pilar García Guijarro, an esteemed specialist in renewables, conventional power, natural gas, and LNG, who regularly advises investment funds, sponsors, and banks. Rodrigo Berasategui has extensive experience assisting public and private developers, banks, and multilateral institutions with the financing of energy projects. David Diez is no longer at the firm.
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Partner in the Corporate and M&A Group; Energy Sector Head - Europe & Americas and Head of the Madrid office
Position
María Pilar is Energy Sector Head - Europe & Americas and Head of the Madrid office.
She is a partner in the Corporate and M&A group with more than 20 years’ experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, with a special focus on the wind and solar sectors.
María Pilar advises investment funds, industrial companies and financial institutions on the full spectrum of corporate transactions. She specialises in corporate and commercial advice including structuring, development, acquisition of projects, portfolios and platforms, M&A and private equity deals, project contracts (such as PPA, EPC and O&M) and joint ventures.
She also has extensive experience advising on structured financings, as well as restructurings and refinancings.
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‘María Pilar García Guijarro's team is providing us with crucial support in preparing and negotiating power purchase agreements for green hydrogen production. They have in-depth knowledge of the subject and a pragmatic approach that is proving invaluable.’
‘Highly specialised team with a strong commitment to customer service’
‘María Pilar García Guijarro stands out for her professionalism, values, and effort in finding solutions that add value to negotiations.’
‘Rodrigo Berasategui is a great professional. Great knowledge.’
‘Extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge with numerous funding sources are always the touchstone for project bankability.’
Key clients
- Northleaf Capital Partners DWS Encavis Banco Santander CIP Elawan Greenalia Zelestra Solar Ventures NextEnergy