CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo provides regulatory, transactional, financing, dispute resolution, and public law support to major players across the energy sector, including renewables, gas, storage, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure, and is also active in data centre projects. Co-head Ignacio Grangel focuses on public law and regulated sectors, particularly energy, while fellow co-lead Luis Miguel De Dios specialises in M&A. Elena Alcázar brings extensive experience in commercial, contracting, and corporate matters, and Juan Moreno advises domestic and international clients on regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strengths include: prioritising the client's interests, availability and an open attitude to discuss the situation and debate strategies.’
- ‘Extensive knowledge of energy regulations. Professionals with experience in companies, government agencies, and other regulatory bodies.’
- ‘Luis Miguel de Dios and Elena Alcázar lead the M&A side with deep legal knowledge and industry understanding. Juan Moreno handles regulatory matters efficiently and is highly solution-oriented. Together, they deliver a coordinated, consistent service.’
- ‘What makes CMS's projects and energy practice unique is its exceptional combination of deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and a collaborative ability that truly makes a difference. The team not only masters the most complex legal aspects of the energy sector but also has a thorough understanding of the commercial and regulatory dynamics that affect its clients, enabling them to anticipate challenges and deliver creative and effective solutions.’
- ‘The true distinguishing feature of the lawyers on the team is their combination of technical excellence, close client relationships, and a decisive approach that inspires confidence from the outset. They don't just advise: they get involved, understand the business, and contribute strategic value at every stage of the project.'
- ‘We rely on CMS Spain for our renewable energy transactions in Spain. The team performs very well. They are internally coordinated and aligned, delivering a consistent and technically excellent workstream. They are also responsive and hands-on. The team is well structured. They’re pragmatic, responsive, and easy to work with.'
Key clients
- Iberdrola
- Innovo Renewables
- EDP Renewables
- Iberdrola Renovables
- Solar 360
- Ric Energy
- Agri Energía Eléctrica, Luxida – Taigal Mistral, Empresa Eléctrica de San Pedro and Eléctrica de Barbastro
- Apple and Google
- Vitol
- Renewable Power International, Iberdrola Generación, Repsol Generación Eléctrica and Hidromedia
- Iron Mountain Data Centers
- Sierra Data Centers
Work highlights
Advising Iberdrola Renovables in relation to the development of renewable energy generation projects and facilities (access and connection permits), expropriation and leasing procedures, commissioning authorisations, EPC and construction contracts.
Advising Innovo Renewables on its entry into the Spanish market – the acquisition of several photovoltaic and wind farms in Spain, currently under development.
Assisting Apple and Google with the drafting, review and negotiation of energy purchase and sale contracts, for data centres, for self-consumption facilities.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ignacio Grangel; Luis Miguel de Dios
Other key lawyers
Elena Alcázar; Juan Moreno; José Luis Pérez-Campoamor