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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Ignacio Grangel heads up the Public Law & Regulated Sectors department at CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo. As a State Attorney, he boasts a lengthy track record in all areas related to public authorities and regulated sectors, most notably energy.
A particular highlight of his work in the regulatory field was his involvement in drafting the recent Spanish energy regulation and its application in the corporate sector and his stint as the Chief of Staff between 2012 and 2015 for successive Secretaries of State for Energy. He was Director of Legal Services and Vice secretary General at Red Eléctrica de España (REE), as well as participating in the sale and purchase of energy-related assets and the submission of bids in international tender processes.
Moreover, Ignacio has provided counsel before all types of courts and in investment arbitration proceedings, with his work as a State Attorney for Spain's High Court in relation to regulated sectors, energy, telecommunications and procurement of particular note.
He is currently an Independent Board Member of Enagás and Member of the Committee of Experts on Energy Transition, a group created by way of a Council of Ministers resolution on 7 July 2017. Moreover, he is also a former Chairman of the Iberian Electricity Market Operator.
Languages
Spanish, English
Memberships
- Board Member of Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radioactivos, Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Productos Petrolíferos, the companies that manage the gas market in Spain (MIBGAS and MIBGAS Derivatives) and the Port Authority of Castellón.
- Director of Legal Services, Vice secretary General and Member of the Executive Committee at Red Eléctrica de España.
- Executive Board Member, Chairman and Vice chairman of the five companies responsible for operating the electricity markets in Spain and Portugal (OMEL, OMIE, OMIP, OMICLEAR and OMEL Diversificación).
- Independent Board Member of Enagás and Member of its Appointments, Remuneration and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
- Member of the Committee of Experts on Energy Transition created by way of a Council of Ministers resolution on 7 July 2017.
- State Attorney for Spain's High Court and Senior State Attorney for the provinces of Castellón and Segovia.
- State Attorney responsible for coordinating legal assistance of the Telecommunications Market Committee, the Port Authority of Castellón, state-owned company Remolques Marítimos, S.A. and the Solicitor General's Office.
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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.’
Key clients
- Iberdrola
- Innovo Renewables
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.