
With a strong focus on energy and natural resources, environment, telecoms and infrastructure, the public law team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP provides assistance with litigation before national and European courts, public procurement, as well as appeals against decisions made by regional and central government regulatory bodies, sanctioning proceedings and regulatory issues. Leading the practice is Iria Calviño, a key contact for major corporations, banks, sponsors and public entities seeking advice on public, environmental and regulatory law. José Ramón Mourenza handles public procurement, contentious appeals and regulatory issues, particularly in energy and mineral resources, while Esther Lumbreras advises major corporates and public entities on sanctions, public subsidies and administrative litigation.
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Key clients
- Berkeley Minera España
- Cobre Las Cruces
- ACIE (Asociación de Comercializadoras Independientes de Energía)
- Factor Energía
- Nexus Energía
- HidroCantábrico Distribución Eléctrica
- ACCEM
- Abenojar Tungsten
- Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente
- Engie
- IBvogt
- P3 Logistics Parks
Work highlights
Advising Berkeley Minera España on the obtainment of all permits required to operate its uranium project, particularly on the radioactive construction authorisation required for the treatment plant of the mining project.
Advised ACIE (Asociación de Comercializadoras Independientes de Energía), the Association of Independent Energy Retailers in Spain, on the contentious-administrative appeal submitted against Royal Decree 897/2017.
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Practice head
Iria Calviño
Other key lawyers
José Ramón Mourenza; Esther Lumbreras
