Possessing expertise across public law, M&A, and finance matters, the projects and energy specialists at Clifford Chance are indispensable advisers to leading energy companies, asset managers, and banks. Practice co-head José Guardo regularly acts for lenders and sponsors on high-value green finance mandates, supporting the construction, development, and operation of wind and solar projects. The team is also co-led by public law expert Jaime Almenar, who advises key energy companies on renewable energy, heat, and climate change regulatory matters. Eugenio Fernández-Rico leads on international and cross-border energy and infrastructure finance mandates, while Javier Amantegui, Jaime Velázquez and Samir Azzouzi are key projects and infrastructure M&A contacts. María Guinot joined from Deloitte Legal in June 2025.
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Jaime Almenar; José Guardo
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Eugenio Fernández-Rico; Javier Amantegui; Jaime Velázquez; Samir Azzouzi; Eduardo Sánchez