Iberian Lawyer Energy Awards 2023

The Iberian Lawyer Energy Awards, in their second edition, aims to highlight the excellence of the legal market in the energy sector.

It addresses private practice lawyers, experts in the energy market, who advise on regulatory, financing, mergers & acquisitions legal and tax aspects related to both conventional and renewable energy and play a key role in supporting those who determine geopolitics and international relation

The winners will be recognize on June 29th, 2023 during the gala ceremony.

For any questions please do not hesitate to contact amanda.castro@iberianlegalgroup.com

Law Firm of the Year

Lawyer of the Year

Law Firm of the Year Finance

Lawyer of the Year Finance

Law Firm of the Year Project Finance

Lawyer of the Year Project Finance

Law Firm of the Year M&A

Lawyer of the Year M&A

Law Firm of the Year Administrative & Environmental

Lawyer of the Year  Administrative & Environmental

Law Firm of the Year Litigation

Lawyer of the Year Litigation

Law Firm of the Year Arbitration

Lawyer of the Year Arbitration

Law Firm of the Year Energy Efficiency

Lawyer of the Year Energy Efficiency

Law Firm of the Year Renewables

Lawyer of the Year Renewables

Law Firm of the Year Oil & Gas

Lawyer of the Year Oil & Gas

Law Firm of the Year Utilities

Lawyer of the Year Utilities

Law Firm of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Lawyer of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Law Firm of the Year Infrastructure

Lawyer of the Year Infrastructure

Law Firm of the Year Innovation

Lawyer of the Year Innovation

Law Firm of the Year Energy Tax

Professional of the Year Energy Tax

Law Firm of the Year Criminal Law

Lawyer of the Year Criminal Law

Sustainability Team of the Year

Gender Equality Team of the Year

Thought Leadership

IBERIAN LAWYER ENERGY AWARDS

Introduction to the 2023 edition

 

ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Energy world, it is organized the “Energy Awards Spain” (by now the “Event”) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal energy sector (a.k.a Energy Law Firms and/or Individual Energy Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2022 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”). The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.

 

ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTICIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Energy Law Firms and for Individual Energy Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Spain, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).

 

  1. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS

Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories:

Law Firm of the Year

Lawyer of the Year

Law Firm of the Year Finance

Lawyer of the Year Finance

Law Firm of the Year Project Finance

Lawyer of the Year Project Finance

Law Firm of the Year M&A

Lawyer of the Year M&A

Law Firm of the Year Administrative & Environmental

Lawyer of the Year  Administrative & Environmental

Law Firm of the Year Litigation

Lawyer of the Year Litigation

Law Firm of the Year Arbitration

Lawyer of the Year Arbitration

Law Firm of the Year Energy Efficiency

Lawyer of the Year Energy Efficiency

Law Firm of the Year Renewables

Lawyer of the Year Renewables

Law Firm of the Year Oil & Gas

Lawyer of the Year Oil & Gas

Law Firm of the Year Utilities

Lawyer of the Year Utilities

Law Firm of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Lawyer of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Law Firm of the Year Infrastructure

Lawyer of the Year Infrastructure

Law Firm of the Year Innovation

Lawyer of the Year Innovation

Law Firm of the Year Energy Tax

Professional of the Year Energy Tax

Law Firm of the Year Criminal Law

Lawyer of the Year Criminal Law

Sustainability Team of the Year

Gender Equality Team of the Year

Thought Leadership

 

  1. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by 5th of May 2023.
  2. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.

The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote pro capite), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded.

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:

  1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
  2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
  3. positioning and image

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:

  1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
  2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
  3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;
  4. professional reputation among colleagues.

 

ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening. Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.

Given the aforementioned criteria, it is specified that overlapping and/or repetitions of awards will not be possible for natural or legal persons belonging to Associated Law and Tax Firms who have already been awarded within the same category as Professional or Team of the Year respectively.

 

ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETRIEVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.

Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.

In case of questions please do not hesitate to contact vincenzo.rozzo@iberianlegalgroup.com

 

There is no cost to submit and you can request your submission form to:

vincenzo.rozzo@iberianlegalgroup.com

guido.santoro@iberianlegalgroup.com

elia.turco@iberianlegalgroup.com

 

The deadline for the submissions is 5th of May 2023.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Watson Farley & Williams

The law firm is unanimously recognized as a dominant market leader in the energy sector. Their exceptional team of professionals excels in coordinating crucial operations that hold significant strategic and economic value. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, they leverage their expertise to drive success and deliver exceptional results for their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal

The lawyer is one of the most leading influential figures in the energy and natural resources sector. Thanks to her deep knowledge in energy, renewables and infrastructure projects, she frequently coordinates the legal aspects of the most prominent deals in the industry.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons

The lawyer has gained during years of brilliant career a strong reputation in the energy sector, he is considered by the principal market players a reliable performance guarantor professional. His entrance in the law firm team reinforced the practice and increases prospects for the future.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The firm boasts exceptional expertise in the dynamic energy market, specializing in a wide range of financial services such as financing, refinancing, and syndicated financing operations. Their team of highly skilled lawyers possesses extensive experience in various sectors, including electricity, water, oil & gas, and renewable energy.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Álvaro Barro – ONTIER

The professional distinguish himself between the competitors following important banking and finance operations in the energy sector. The lawyer obtained, thanks to his remarkable track record and technical abilities, the recognition from the market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

Squire Patton Boggs

The firm has garnered widespread recognition from the market due to its exceptional performance in the field. Continuously expanding its expertise, the team consistently engages in large-scale projects across various sectors, with a particular focus on renewables and energy transition.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

She is a prominent figure in Spain’s banking and finance realm, renowned for her mastery in project finance assignments, specifically those focused on renewable energy. She represents energy firms and foreign investors in project financing, in M&A transactions and investor-state arbitration.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A

Pinsent Masons

Over the past 12 months, the law firm has been sought after by top-tier companies in the Iberian market, engaging in a series of remarkable operations that have made a significant impact in the sector. The firm’s professionals have garnered individual appreciation for their exceptional standing among their competitors.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A

María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams

The professional is widely regarded as a true reference in the energy sector, recognized for her profound knowledge and expertise. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate and manage complex deals with meticulous attention to detail.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

King & Wood Mallesons

The law firm’s team has established a strong reputation in administrative proceedings and is highly regarded in the market for their top-quality advice. The professionals consistently maintain their composure and focus, ensuring the best possible resolution for their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs

The professional distinguishes himself through his exceptional technical knowledge, enabling him to possess a comprehensive understanding of the legal regulatory framework. He excels at communicating with clients in a clear and accessible manner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Cavaleiro & Associados

Over the past 12 months, the law firm has showcased its exceptional team of highly skilled and competitive dispute resolution lawyers. Their expertise and track record have been demonstrated through their involvement in a delicate and significant deal, which entailed partnering with a notable public institution of substantial economic value.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

CMS Portugal

The law firm’s team has further solidified its position in the energy sector by providing exceptional legal assistance to multiple clients in arbitration procedures. Over the past 12 months, the professionals successfully handled a high-profile proceeding involving a leading company in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo

The lawyer is considered as a reference in the Portuguese legal market with an extensive experience in the energy sector. The professional is a renowned arbitrator in public law operations.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Watson Farley & Williams

The law firm offers a top quality advisory in the field. During the last year,  the professionals of the team consolidated their reputations thanks of the excellent track record.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Nuno Calaim Lourenço – SRS Legal

Energy efficiency is another focus of the law firm energy team. The professional coordinated various operations in the field for high profile company in the Portugase market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Abreu Advogados

The firm’s highly regarded energy practice is established through its global network, with a strong emphasis on legal assistance to multinational clients active in the electric utility sector headquartered in Spain. Particularly relevant is their activity in green hydrogen projects this year.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal

Partner and Head of the energy & climate change department, she is a leading figure in Portugal’s Energy and natural resources sector, specialized in renewables. With over 30 years of experience and deep regulatory expertise, she actively engages in high-value renewable energy projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

SRS Legal

The firm is a leading player in the oil & gas sector, advising several prominent companies during crucial operations. The team is formed by skilled individuals that stand out for their cohesion and problem-solving mentality.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB

With a specific focus on oil & gas, the dedicated efforts have yielded impressive returns, cementing his position as a trusted advisor in the energy sector. His exceptional track record demonstrates his leadership capabilities, profound industry knowledge, and ability to navigate complex transactions.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

MVA Asociados

The law firm is considered as one of the best in the utilities sector due to their successful acquisition of top energy clients in the Iberia market. Their regulatory and pre-litigation advice, combined with their understanding of the evolving electricity market, solidified their position as industry leaders.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal

The lawyer stood out for the outstanding management of a complex long-term electricity supply contract involving regulatory advice, financial impact, and addressing new challenges in the evolving electricity market.

BEST PRACTICE RENEWABLE TRANSACTION

Araoz & Rueda

The law firm demonstrated exceptional expertise in structuring renewable energy transactions, advising one of the leading companies in the solar sector. Fostering sustainable development, they facilitated due diligence, and negotiation of agreements.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

MVA Asociados

The firm excels in providing comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of regulatory matters and litigation, offering invaluable support to clients on a regular basis.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons

He stands out for his outstanding expertise in regulatory antitrust, specifically in the energy and infrastructure sectors. With over 20 years of experience, he has provided strategic counsel to prominent operators in the Iberian energy market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Abreu Advogados

The firm has solidified its position as a preeminent provider of smart energy and infrastructure solutions, earning widespread recognition in the market. The team’s expertise is highly regarded, and the professionals are renowned for their excellent technical skills.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The lawyer is specialised in several aspects of the sector, such as environment, energy and other regulated sectors. The professional advised high profile companies on the Spanish market in ambitious infrastructure projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INNOVATION

Cavaleiro & Associados

The law firm professionals stand out for the innovative approach to the practice, skill that is more than appreciated in a sector in constant evolution. During the last year, they have advised successfully demanding clients with an open minded approach.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INNOVATION

Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados

She is very appreciated by the market for her extensive legal expertise in energy, sustainability, public and regulatory affairs, and projects. She is recognised as a leading lawyer for her dynamic counsel and understanding of clients’ businesses.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX

CCSL Advogados

The tax team of the law firm excels in providing regular assistance to multinational companies operating in the energy sector. What sets them apart is their multidisciplinary approach and synergy with other departments within the firm.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR AFRICAN REGION

João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB

The professional assisted a leading private energy company in Angola and established the firm as a trusted and experienced player in oil and gas M&A operations in the country. The involvement of multiple renowned offices demonstrates the magnitude of collaboration and strategic negotiation involved.

Details

Event Start:

29/06/2023 19:30

Event end:

29/06/2023 23:00

The Iberian Lawyer Energy Awards, in their second edition, aims to highlight the excellence of the legal market in the energy sector.

It addresses private practice lawyers, experts in the energy market, who advise on regulatory, financing, mergers & acquisitions legal and tax aspects related to both conventional and renewable energy and play a key role in supporting those who determine geopolitics and international relation

The winners will be recognize on June 29th, 2023 during the gala ceremony.

For any questions please do not hesitate to contact amanda.castro@iberianlegalgroup.com

Law Firm of the Year

Lawyer of the Year

Law Firm of the Year Finance

Lawyer of the Year Finance

Law Firm of the Year Project Finance

Lawyer of the Year Project Finance

Law Firm of the Year M&A

Lawyer of the Year M&A

Law Firm of the Year Administrative & Environmental

Lawyer of the Year  Administrative & Environmental

Law Firm of the Year Litigation

Lawyer of the Year Litigation

Law Firm of the Year Arbitration

Lawyer of the Year Arbitration

Law Firm of the Year Energy Efficiency

Lawyer of the Year Energy Efficiency

Law Firm of the Year Renewables

Lawyer of the Year Renewables

Law Firm of the Year Oil & Gas

Lawyer of the Year Oil & Gas

Law Firm of the Year Utilities

Lawyer of the Year Utilities

Law Firm of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Lawyer of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Law Firm of the Year Infrastructure

Lawyer of the Year Infrastructure

Law Firm of the Year Innovation

Lawyer of the Year Innovation

Law Firm of the Year Energy Tax

Professional of the Year Energy Tax

Law Firm of the Year Criminal Law

Lawyer of the Year Criminal Law

Sustainability Team of the Year

Gender Equality Team of the Year

Thought Leadership

IBERIAN LAWYER ENERGY AWARDS

Introduction to the 2023 edition

 

ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Energy world, it is organized the “Energy Awards Spain” (by now the “Event”) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal energy sector (a.k.a Energy Law Firms and/or Individual Energy Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2022 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”). The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.

 

ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTICIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Energy Law Firms and for Individual Energy Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Spain, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).

 

  1. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS

Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories:

Law Firm of the Year

Lawyer of the Year

Law Firm of the Year Finance

Lawyer of the Year Finance

Law Firm of the Year Project Finance

Lawyer of the Year Project Finance

Law Firm of the Year M&A

Lawyer of the Year M&A

Law Firm of the Year Administrative & Environmental

Lawyer of the Year  Administrative & Environmental

Law Firm of the Year Litigation

Lawyer of the Year Litigation

Law Firm of the Year Arbitration

Lawyer of the Year Arbitration

Law Firm of the Year Energy Efficiency

Lawyer of the Year Energy Efficiency

Law Firm of the Year Renewables

Lawyer of the Year Renewables

Law Firm of the Year Oil & Gas

Lawyer of the Year Oil & Gas

Law Firm of the Year Utilities

Lawyer of the Year Utilities

Law Firm of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Lawyer of the Year Regulatory Antitrust

Law Firm of the Year Infrastructure

Lawyer of the Year Infrastructure

Law Firm of the Year Innovation

Lawyer of the Year Innovation

Law Firm of the Year Energy Tax

Professional of the Year Energy Tax

Law Firm of the Year Criminal Law

Lawyer of the Year Criminal Law

Sustainability Team of the Year

Gender Equality Team of the Year

Thought Leadership

 

  1. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by 5th of May 2023.
  2. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.

The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote pro capite), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded.

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:

  1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
  2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
  3. positioning and image

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:

  1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
  2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
  3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;
  4. professional reputation among colleagues.

 

ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening. Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.

Given the aforementioned criteria, it is specified that overlapping and/or repetitions of awards will not be possible for natural or legal persons belonging to Associated Law and Tax Firms who have already been awarded within the same category as Professional or Team of the Year respectively.

 

ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETRIEVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.

Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.

In case of questions please do not hesitate to contact vincenzo.rozzo@iberianlegalgroup.com

 

There is no cost to submit and you can request your submission form to:

vincenzo.rozzo@iberianlegalgroup.com

guido.santoro@iberianlegalgroup.com

elia.turco@iberianlegalgroup.com

 

The deadline for the submissions is 5th of May 2023.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR Abreu Advogados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal Cuatrecasas Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Herbert Smith Freehills Linklaters Morais Leitão PLMJ SRS Legal TELLES Uría Menéndez VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR João Afonso Fialho – VdA Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez José Guardo – Clifford Chance María Guinot – Deloitte Legal Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Ivone Rocha – TELLES José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINANCE Abreu Advogados Ashurst Baker McKenzie Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas Deloitte Legal DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Hogan Lovells Linklaters ONTIER Pérez-Llorca PLMJ SRS Legal Uría Menéndez VdA Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINANCE Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados Álvaro Barro Augustin – ONTIER Jose María Anarte – Watson Farley & Williams Nuno Azevedo Neves – DLA Piper Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams João Couceiro – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Gonçalo dos Reis Martins – PLMJ Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez José Guardo – Clifford Chance João Lupi – Abreu Advogados Irian Martínez – Ashurst Hugo Moredo Santos – VdA Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira – SRS Legal Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Miguel Riaño – Herbert Smith Freehills Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Francisco Xavier de Almeida – CMS Portugal   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE Abreu Advogados Ashurst Baker McKenzie Cavaleiro & Associados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal Cuatrecasas Deloitte Legal DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fieldfisher Freshfields Garrigues Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Hogan Lovells Lavilla Abogados Linklaters Miranda & Associados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados ONTIER Pérez-Llorca Pinsent Masons PLMJ Squire Patton Boggs SRS Legal Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE Silvestre Arana – Garrigues Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados Álvaro Barro Augustin – ONTIER Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams José Christian Bertram – Ashurst João Caldeira – CMS Portugal João Couceiro – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Ignacio Echenagusia – Deloitte Legal Teresa Empis Falcão – VdA Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez José Guardo – Clifford Chance João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho Manuel Mingot – Squire Patton Boggs Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal Vítor Pereira das Neves – Morais Leitão Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A Abreu Advogados Araoz & Rueda Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas Deloitte Legal DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Garrigues Herbert Smith Freehills King & Wood Mallesons Linklaters Morais Leitão MVA Asociados ONTIER Pérez-Llorca Pinsent Masons PLMJ Sérvulo Squire Patton Boggs SRS Legal TELLES Uría Menéndez Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados Silvestre Arana – Garrigues Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons Sofia Carreiro – Sérvulo Javier Carvajal – Pérez-Llorca Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Legal Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas Cláudia Cruz Almeida – VdA Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez José Guardo – Clifford Chance María Guinot – Deloitte Legal Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Duarte Ribeiro Teles – CTSU João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados Pedro Silveira Borges – Sérvulo & Associados Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues Francisco Xavier de Almeida – CMS Portugal Teresa Zueco – Squire Patton Boggs   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL Abreu Advogados Araoz & Rueda Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados CMS Portugal CS’Associados CTSU Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fieldfisher Garrigues Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Herbert Smith Freehills King & Wood Mallesons Miranda & Associados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados Pérez-Llorca PLMJ Sérvulo Squire Patton Boggs SRS Legal TELLES VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL João Afonso Fialho – VdA Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs José María Barrios – DLA Piper Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Tiago Corrêa do Amaral – Abreu Advogados David Díez – Watson Farley & Williams Victoria Esteban del Palacio – Garrigues Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU Nuno Galvão Teles – Morais Leitão Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados José Giménez – Linklaters Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez Ana Luísa Guimarães – Sérvulo Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo João Lemos Portugal – CCSL Advogados João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho João Marques Mendes – PLMJ Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor Fernández – MVA Asociados José Eduardo Martins – Abreu Advogados Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Ivone Rocha – TELLES José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper Lino Torgal – Garrigues   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION Allen & Overy Ashurst Baker McKenzie Bird & Bird Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Fieldfisher Freshfields Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Linklaters MVA Asociados ONTIER PLMJ SRS Legal VdA   LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields Cristina Camarero – ONTIER Hugo Baptista Falcão – CCSL Advogados Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo José Giménez – Linklaters José Jácome – SRS Legal João Marques Mendes – PLMJ Isabel Mayer Martinha – CTSU Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Nuno Pena – CMS Portugal Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Miguel Pinto Cardoso – VdA João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados José Antonio Rodríguez – Ashurst Gonzalo Rubio Hernández-Sampelayo – MVA Asociados José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher Antonio Vazquez-Guillén – Allen & Overy Coral Yáñez – Bird & Bird   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION Abreu Advogados Allen & Overy Ashurst Baker McKenzie Bird & Bird Cavaleiro & Associados CMS Portugal CTSU DLA Piper Garrigues Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Hogan Lovells Linklaters MVA Asociados PLMJ Sérvulo SRS Legal   LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION Silvestre Arana – Garrigues Juan Cadarso Palau – MVA Asociados Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells Diogo Duarte Campos – PLMJ Miguel Esperança Pina – CMS Portugal Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira – VdA Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados José Giménez – Linklaters João Marques Mendes – PLMJ José Eduardo Martins – Abreu Advogados Isabel Mayer Martinha – CTSU Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Nuno Pena – CMS Portugal João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados José Antonio Rodríguez – Ashurst Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo José Carlos Soares Machado – SRS Legal Antonio Vazquez-Guillén – Allen & Overy   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Abreu Advogados Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados CMS Portugal CTSU Fieldfisher MVA Asociados Pérez-Llorca PLMJ SRS Legal TELLES VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados Nuno Calaim Lourenço – SRS Legal Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Manuel Cassiano Neves – CMS Portugal Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Luis González – Watson Farley & Williams Matilde Lobo da Silveira – CTSU Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Ivone Rocha – TELLES Nuno Serrão Faria – PLMJ Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES Abreu Advogados Araoz & Rueda Ashurst Baker McKenzie Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Garrigues King & Wood Mallesons Linklaters Miranda & Associados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados ONTIER Pérez-Llorca Pinsent Masons PLMJ Sérvulo Squire Patton Boggs SRS Legal TELLES Uría Menéndez Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons Ricardo Amaro – Morais Leitão Silvestre Arana – Garrigues Nuno Azevedo Neves – DLA Piper Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Nuno Calaim Lourenço – SRS legal Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Tiago Corrêa do Amaral – Abreu Advogados Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA David Díez – Watson Farley & Williams Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez Ana Luísa Guimarães – Sérvulo Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ Félix Plasencia – Cuatrecasas João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Associados Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues Laura Vicente – Linklaters   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS Abreu Advogados Araoz & Rueda Ashurst Baker McKenzie Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fieldfisher Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Garrigues Herbert Smith Freehills Miranda & Associados MVA Asociados Pérez-Llorca Pinsent Masons PLMJ SRS Legal TELLES Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho VdA   LAWYER OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS João Afonso Fialho – VdA Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst Gonçalo Anastácio – SRS Legal Silvestre Arana – Garrigues Rúben Brigolas – PLMJ José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Advogados Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Manuel Cassiano Neves – CMS Portugal Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor Fernández – MVA Asociados José Miguel Oliveira – VdA Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Ivone Rocha – TELLES João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Associados Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UTILITIES Abreu Advogados Allen & Overy Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Fieldfisher Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados ONTIER PLMJ SRS Legal TELLES VdA   LAWYER OF THE YEAR UTILITIES Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER João Marques Mendes – PLMJ Emilio Martinez – Allen & Overy Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ Félix Plasencia – Cuatrecasas João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Daniel Reis – DLA Piper Ivone Rocha – TELLES Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST Baker McKenzie Cavaleiro & Associados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal Cuatrecasas DLA Piper Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fieldfisher Freshfields Garrigues GTA Villamagna Abogados Hogan Lovells Jones Day King & Wood Mallesons Lavilla Abogados Linklaters Miranda & Associados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados ONTIER Pinsent Masons PLMJ Sérvulo Squire Patton Boggs SRS Legal TELLES Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho   LAWYER OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST Rita Aleixo Gregório – PLMJ Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance Jorge Álvarez – ONTIER Gonçalo Anastácio – SRS Legal Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro – VdA Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados José Giménez – Linklaters Ana Luísa Guimarães – Sérvulo Juan José Lavilla – Lavilla Abogados João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor Fernández – MVA Asociados Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons Raimundo Ortega – Jones Day Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas Leyre Prieto – TELLES Luís Miguel Romão – CMS Portugal João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Associados João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Sara M. Rodrigues – Eversheds Sutherland FCB José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper Lino Torgal – Garrigues Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE Abreu Advogados Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal CTSU Cuatrecasas Eversheds Sutherland FCB Fieldfisher Garrigues Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Jones Day Morais Leitão MVA Asociados PLMJ SRS Legal VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst Jose María Anarte – Watson Farley & Williams Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Vanda Cascão – VdA Tiago Corrêa do Amaral – Abreu Advogados Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA Rita Ferreira dos Santos – CTSU María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo José Guardo – Clifford Chance João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho João Lupi – Abreu Advogados Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor Fernández – MVA Asociados Isabel Mayer Martinha – CTSU José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal Raimundo Ortega – Jones Day Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Lino Torgal – Garrigues Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INNOVATION Abreu Advogados Cavaleiro & Associados CMS Portugal CS’Associados DLA Piper PLMJ Sérvulo SRS Legal TELLES VdA Watson Farley & Williams   LAWYER OF THE YEAR INNOVATION João Afonso Fialho – VdA Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados Paulo Bandeira – SRS Legal Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams Ana Luísa Guimarães -Sérvulo João Marques Mendes – PLMJ Inês Pinto da Costa – PLMJ João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Ivone Rocha – TELLES José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX Ashurst Cavaleiro & Associados CCSL Advogados CMS Portugal Deloitte Legal Eversheds Sutherland FCB ONTIER PLMJ SRS Legal TELLES Watson Farley & Williams   PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX Mafalda Alves – SRS Legal José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Advogados Patrick Dewerbe – CMS Portugal Javier Gabiña – Watson Farley & Williams Eduardo Gracía – Ashurst Javier Hernández-Galante – Ashurst Diogo Bernardo Monteiro – Eversheds Sutherland FCB Jaime Peiro – ONTIER João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados Isaque Ramos – PLMJ Miguel C. Reis – VdA Nuno Santos – CMS Portugal Luis Soto – Watson Farley & Williams Miguel Torres – TELLES Filipe Vasconcelos Fernandes – VdA   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW Bird & Bird Cavaleiro & Associados Clifford Chance CMS Portugal Fieldfisher Freshfields Gómez-Acebo & Pombo GTA Villamagna Abogados Linklaters Miranda & Associados Morais Leitão MVA Asociados SRS Legal   LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance Andrea Baptista – CMS Portugal Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo José Giménez – Linklaters João Medeiros – VdA Rui Patrício – Morais Leitão Nuno Pena – CMS Portugal João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Associados Mafalda Rodrigues Branco – SRS Legal Pablo Rodríguez-Mourullo – Estudio Jurídico Rodríguez-Mourullo Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher Coral Yáñez – Bird & Bird   LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – AFRICAN REGION Abreu Advogados CCSL Eversheds Sutherland FCB Miranda & Associados Sérvulo SRS Legal VdA   LAWYER OF THE YEAR – AFRICAN REGION José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Vanda Cascão – VdA Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Associados Mafalda Teixeira de Abreu – Abreu Advogados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Watson Farley & Williams

The law firm is unanimously recognized as a dominant market leader in the energy sector. Their exceptional team of professionals excels in coordinating crucial operations that hold significant strategic and economic value. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, they leverage their expertise to drive success and deliver exceptional results for their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal

The lawyer is one of the most leading influential figures in the energy and natural resources sector. Thanks to her deep knowledge in energy, renewables and infrastructure projects, she frequently coordinates the legal aspects of the most prominent deals in the industry.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons

The lawyer has gained during years of brilliant career a strong reputation in the energy sector, he is considered by the principal market players a reliable performance guarantor professional. His entrance in the law firm team reinforced the practice and increases prospects for the future.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The firm boasts exceptional expertise in the dynamic energy market, specializing in a wide range of financial services such as financing, refinancing, and syndicated financing operations. Their team of highly skilled lawyers possesses extensive experience in various sectors, including electricity, water, oil & gas, and renewable energy.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Álvaro Barro – ONTIER

The professional distinguish himself between the competitors following important banking and finance operations in the energy sector. The lawyer obtained, thanks to his remarkable track record and technical abilities, the recognition from the market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

Squire Patton Boggs

The firm has garnered widespread recognition from the market due to its exceptional performance in the field. Continuously expanding its expertise, the team consistently engages in large-scale projects across various sectors, with a particular focus on renewables and energy transition.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

She is a prominent figure in Spain’s banking and finance realm, renowned for her mastery in project finance assignments, specifically those focused on renewable energy. She represents energy firms and foreign investors in project financing, in M&A transactions and investor-state arbitration.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A

Pinsent Masons

Over the past 12 months, the law firm has been sought after by top-tier companies in the Iberian market, engaging in a series of remarkable operations that have made a significant impact in the sector. The firm’s professionals have garnered individual appreciation for their exceptional standing among their competitors.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A

María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams

The professional is widely regarded as a true reference in the energy sector, recognized for her profound knowledge and expertise. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate and manage complex deals with meticulous attention to detail.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

King & Wood Mallesons

The law firm’s team has established a strong reputation in administrative proceedings and is highly regarded in the market for their top-quality advice. The professionals consistently maintain their composure and focus, ensuring the best possible resolution for their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs

The professional distinguishes himself through his exceptional technical knowledge, enabling him to possess a comprehensive understanding of the legal regulatory framework. He excels at communicating with clients in a clear and accessible manner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Cavaleiro & Associados

Over the past 12 months, the law firm has showcased its exceptional team of highly skilled and competitive dispute resolution lawyers. Their expertise and track record have been demonstrated through their involvement in a delicate and significant deal, which entailed partnering with a notable public institution of substantial economic value.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

CMS Portugal

The law firm’s team has further solidified its position in the energy sector by providing exceptional legal assistance to multiple clients in arbitration procedures. Over the past 12 months, the professionals successfully handled a high-profile proceeding involving a leading company in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo

The lawyer is considered as a reference in the Portuguese legal market with an extensive experience in the energy sector. The professional is a renowned arbitrator in public law operations.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Watson Farley & Williams

The law firm offers a top quality advisory in the field. During the last year,  the professionals of the team consolidated their reputations thanks of the excellent track record.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Nuno Calaim Lourenço – SRS Legal

Energy efficiency is another focus of the law firm energy team. The professional coordinated various operations in the field for high profile company in the Portugase market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Abreu Advogados

The firm’s highly regarded energy practice is established through its global network, with a strong emphasis on legal assistance to multinational clients active in the electric utility sector headquartered in Spain. Particularly relevant is their activity in green hydrogen projects this year.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal

Partner and Head of the energy & climate change department, she is a leading figure in Portugal’s Energy and natural resources sector, specialized in renewables. With over 30 years of experience and deep regulatory expertise, she actively engages in high-value renewable energy projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

SRS Legal

The firm is a leading player in the oil & gas sector, advising several prominent companies during crucial operations. The team is formed by skilled individuals that stand out for their cohesion and problem-solving mentality.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB

With a specific focus on oil & gas, the dedicated efforts have yielded impressive returns, cementing his position as a trusted advisor in the energy sector. His exceptional track record demonstrates his leadership capabilities, profound industry knowledge, and ability to navigate complex transactions.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

MVA Asociados

The law firm is considered as one of the best in the utilities sector due to their successful acquisition of top energy clients in the Iberia market. Their regulatory and pre-litigation advice, combined with their understanding of the evolving electricity market, solidified their position as industry leaders.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal

The lawyer stood out for the outstanding management of a complex long-term electricity supply contract involving regulatory advice, financial impact, and addressing new challenges in the evolving electricity market.

BEST PRACTICE RENEWABLE TRANSACTION

Araoz & Rueda

The law firm demonstrated exceptional expertise in structuring renewable energy transactions, advising one of the leading companies in the solar sector. Fostering sustainable development, they facilitated due diligence, and negotiation of agreements.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

MVA Asociados

The firm excels in providing comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of regulatory matters and litigation, offering invaluable support to clients on a regular basis.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

Gonzalo Olivera – King & Wood Mallesons

He stands out for his outstanding expertise in regulatory antitrust, specifically in the energy and infrastructure sectors. With over 20 years of experience, he has provided strategic counsel to prominent operators in the Iberian energy market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Abreu Advogados

The firm has solidified its position as a preeminent provider of smart energy and infrastructure solutions, earning widespread recognition in the market. The team’s expertise is highly regarded, and the professionals are renowned for their excellent technical skills.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The lawyer is specialised in several aspects of the sector, such as environment, energy and other regulated sectors. The professional advised high profile companies on the Spanish market in ambitious infrastructure projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INNOVATION

Cavaleiro & Associados

The law firm professionals stand out for the innovative approach to the practice, skill that is more than appreciated in a sector in constant evolution. During the last year, they have advised successfully demanding clients with an open minded approach.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INNOVATION

Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados

She is very appreciated by the market for her extensive legal expertise in energy, sustainability, public and regulatory affairs, and projects. She is recognised as a leading lawyer for her dynamic counsel and understanding of clients’ businesses.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX

CCSL Advogados

The tax team of the law firm excels in providing regular assistance to multinational companies operating in the energy sector. What sets them apart is their multidisciplinary approach and synergy with other departments within the firm.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR AFRICAN REGION

João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland FCB

The professional assisted a leading private energy company in Angola and established the firm as a trusted and experienced player in oil and gas M&A operations in the country. The involvement of multiple renowned offices demonstrates the magnitude of collaboration and strategic negotiation involved.

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