PRIVATE PRACTICE CATEGORIES

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Addleshaw Goddard
A&O Shearman
Abreu Advogados
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Jones Day
Linklaters
Miranda & Asociados
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
PLMJ
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons
Gonçalo Anastácio – SRS Legal
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal
Vanda Cascão – VdA
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
José Giménez – Linklaters
Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez
José Guardo – Clifford Chance
María Guinot – Deloitte Legal
Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo & Associados
Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor – MVA Asociados
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
Gonzalo Olivera – Addleshaw Goddard
Ignacio Paz – White & Case
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Ivone Rocha – TELLES
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Asociados
Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINANCE
Abreu Advogados
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
CCSL Advogados
Clifford Chance
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
Deloitte Legal
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Hogan Lovells
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
ONTIER
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Simmons & Simmons
SRS Legal
TELLES
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINANCE
Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados
Nuno Azevedo Neves – DLA Piper
Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados
Álvaro Barro – Simmons & Simmons
Alfonso Bayona – Pinsent Mansons
Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams
João Couceiro – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins – PLMJ
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez
José Guardo – Clifford Chance
Irian Martínez – Ashurst
Hugo Moredo Santos – VdA
Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira – SRS Legal
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Joaquín Sales – Addleshaw Goddard
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE
Abreu Advogados
A&O Shearman
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
Clifford Chance
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Hogan Lovells
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
Miranda & Asociados
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Simmons & Simmons
Squire Patton Boggs
TELLES
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues – Abreu Advogados
Álvaro Barro – Simmons & Simmons
Alfonso Bayona – Pinsent Mansons
Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams
João Couceiro – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Vanessa Cuellas – A&O Shearman
André Dias – Macedo Vitorino
Ignacio Echenagusia – Deloitte Legal
Teresa Empis Falcão – VdA
Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez
José Guardo – Clifford Chance
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
Manuel Mingot – Squire Patton Boggs
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A
Abreu Advogados
Araoz & Rueda
Ashurst
Cavaleiro & Associados
CCSL Advogados
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Cuatrecasas
Deloitte Legal
Deloitte Legal
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Garrigues
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A
Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons
Manuel Cassiano Neves – CMS Portugal
Sofia Carreiro – Sérvulo & Associados
Javier Carvajal – Pérez-Llorca
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Legal
Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas
Cláudia Cruz Almeida – VdA
Pablo Díaz – Addleshaw Goddard
Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
Manuel Gómez – Squire Patton Boggs
Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER
Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez
José Guardo – Clifford Chance
María Guinot – Deloitte Legal
Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
Roberto Pomares – Addleshaw Goddard
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados
Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda
Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino
Francisco Xavier de Almeida – CMS Portugal
Teresa Zueco – Squire Patton Boggs

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL
Abreu Advogados
Addleshaw Goddard
Araoz & Rueda
Broseta
Cavaleiro & Associados
CMS Portugal
CS’Associados
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Herbert Smith Freehills
Macedo Vitorino
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
Pérez-Llorca
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
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
Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal
Eduardo de León – Araoz & Rueda
André Dias – Macedo Vitorino
David Díez – Watson Farley & Williams
Victoria Esteban del Palacio – Garrigues
Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
Ana Luísa Guimarães – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
João Lemos Portugal – CCSL Advogados
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
João Marques Mendes – PLMJ
Jaime Martínez-Pardo – Broseta
Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor – MVA Asociados
José Eduardo Martins – Abreu Advogados
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal
Gonzalo Olivera – Addleshaw Goddard
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Ivone Rocha – TELLES
José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper
Irene Terrazas Negro – Mariscal Abogados
Lino Torgal – Garrigues
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
A&O Shearman
Araoz & Rueda
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
Bird & Bird
Cavaleiro & Associados
CCSL Advogados
Clifford Chance
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Fieldfisher
Freshfields
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Linklaters
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
SRS Legal
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION
Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance
Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields
Cristina Camarero – ONTIER
Eduardo de León – Araoz & Rueda
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 – Deloitte Legal
Víctor Mercedes – Watson Farley & Williams
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
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 – DLA Piper
João Saúde – Sérvulo & Associados
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher
Antonio Vazquez-Guillén – A&O Shearman
Coral Yáñez – Bird & Bird

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION
A&O Shearman
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
Bird & Bird
Broseta
CMS Portugal
Deloitte Legal
DLA Piper
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Hogan Lovells
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
MVA Asociados
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
SRS Legal
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal
Diogo Duarte Campos – PLMJ
Miguel Esperança Pina – CS’Associados
Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira – VdA
Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados
José Giménez – Linklaters
Jesús Giner Sánchez – Broseta
Rita Gouveia – CMS Portugal
João Marques Mendes – PLMJ
Isabel Mayer Martinha – Deloitte Legal
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
Víctor Mercedes – Watson Farley & Williams
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
Nuno Pena – CMS Portugal
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Elodie Ramos – Macedo Vitorino
José Antonio Rodríguez – Ashurst
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
José Carlos Soares Machado – SRS Legal
Antonio Vazquez-Guillén – A&O Shearman
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Ashurst
MVA Asociados
Pérez-Llorca
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst
Nuno Calaim Lourenço – SRS Legal
Vanda Cascão – VdA
David Díez – Watson Farley & Williams
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
Nuno Serrão Faria – PLMJ
João Silva – Macedo Vitorino
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES
Abreu Advogados
Addleshaw Goddard
Araoz & Rueda
Baker McKenzie
Broseta
Cavaleiro & Associados
CCSL Advogados
CMS Portugal
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Garrigues
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
Miranda & Asociados
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES
Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – CCSL Advogados
Ricardo Amaro – Morais Leitão
Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs
Alfonso Bayona – Pinsent Mansons
Rodrigo Berasategui – Watson Farley & Williams
Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Andrés Campaña Ávila – Broseta
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal
Vanda Cascão – VdA
Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas
Bernardo Cunha Ferreira – CMS Portugal
Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA
Pablo Enrile – ONTIER
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER
Juan Ignacio González Ruiz – Uría Menéndez
Ignacio Hornedo – A&O Shearman
Mark Kirkby – Sérvulo & Associados
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
Gonzalo Olivera – Addleshaw Goddard
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
Félix Plasencia – Cuatrecasas
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Asociados
Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda
Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
Broseta
Cavaleiro & Associados
CCSL Advogados
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Fieldfisher
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Garrigues
Herbert Smith Freehills
Miranda & Asociados
MVA Asociados
Pérez-Llorca
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
Uría Menéndez
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS
João Afonso Fialho – VdA
Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst
Gonçalo Anastácio – SRS Legal
Silvestre Arana – Garrigues
Alfonso Bayona – Pinsent Mansons
Rúben Brigolas – PLMJ
José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Advogados
Andrés Campaña Ávila – Broseta
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor – MVA Asociados
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
José Miguel Oliveira – VdA
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Asociados
Manuel Santos Vítor – Abreu Advogados
Gonzalo Valencia del Alcázar – Garrigues
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UTILITIES
Abreu Advogados
A&O Shearman
Ashurst
Cavaleiro & Associados
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Fieldfisher
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Macedo Vitorino
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
SRS Legal
TELLES
VdA

LAWYER OF THE YEAR UTILITIES
Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons
Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados
Martín Borja – Pinsent Mansons
Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão
Vanda Cascão – VdA
Juan de Navasqüés – Pinsent Mansons
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
André Dias – Macedo Vitorino
Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Luis A. Gil Bueno – Osborne Clarke
Lucía González Fernández – ONTIER
João Marques Mendes – PLMJ
Emilio Martinez – A&O Shearman
Javier Montalvo Cleofé – MVA Asociados
José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
Félix Plasencia – Cuatrecasas
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Daniel Reis – DLA Piper
Ivone Rocha – TELLES
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST
Baker McKenzie
Clifford Chance
Cuatrecasas
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Fieldfisher
Freshfields
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Hogan Lovells
Jones Day
Lavilla Abogados
Linklaters
Macedo Vitorino
Miranda & Asociados
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
ONTIER
PLMJ
SRS Legal
TELLES
Uría Menéndez

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST
Rita Aleixo Gregório – PLMJ
Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance
Jorge Álvarez González – ONTIER
Gonçalo Anastácio – SRS Legal
Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro – VdA
Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields
Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão
Fernando Calancha Marzana – Hogan Lovells
André Dias – Macedo Vitorino
Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados
José Giménez – Linklaters
Ana Luísa Guimarães – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Juan José Lavilla – Lavilla Abogados
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor – MVA Asociados
Cláudia Martins – Macedo Vitorino
Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie
Raimundo Ortega – Jones Day
Luis Pérez de Ayala – Cuatrecasas
Leyre Prieto – TELLES
João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Asociados
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Sara M. Rodrigues – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
José Manuel Sala Arquer – DLA Piper
Lino Torgal – Garrigues
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE
Abreu Advogados
Ashurst
Broseta
Cavaleiro & Associados
Clifford Chance
CMS Portugal
Deloitte Legal
Cuatrecasas
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Fieldfisher
Garrigues
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Jones Day
Macedo Vitorino
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
Pinsent Masons
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
Squire Patton Boggs
SRS Legal
TELLES
VdA
Uría Menéndez
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE
Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst
Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados
Alfonso Bayona – Pinsent Mansons
José Vicente Belenguer Mula – Broseta
Miguel Brito – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Catarina Brito Ferreira – Morais Leitão
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal
Vanda Cascão – VdA
Francisco Costa – Cuatrecasas
André Dias – Macedo Vitorino
Ana Luís de Sousa – VdA
Rita Ferreira dos Santos – Deloitte Legal
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
José Guardo – Clifford Chance
João Louro e Costa – Uría Menéndez
João Lupi – Abreu Advogados
Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor – MVA Asociados
Isabel Mayer Martinha – Deloitte Legal
Rui Medeiros – Sérvulo & Associados
José Luís Moreira da Silva – SRS Legal
Raimundo Ortega – Jones Day
Inês Pinto da Costa – Andersen in Portugal
João Quintela Cavaleiro – Cavaleiro & Associados
Verónica Romaní Sancho – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Lino Torgal – Garrigues
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX
Addleshaw Goddard
Araoz & Rueda
Ashurst
CCSL Advogados
Deloitte Legal
Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Macedo Vitorino
ONTIER
PLMJ
Sérvulo & Associados
SRS Legal
TELLES
Watson Farley & Williams

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX
Mafalda Alves – SRS Legal
José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Advogados
Eduardo Gracia – Ashurst
Diogo Bernardo Monteiro – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal
Teresa Pala Schwalbach – Sérvulo & Associados
Javier Prieto – Araoz & Rueda
Isaque Ramos – PLMJ
Alberto Ruano – Addleshaw Goddard
Luis Soto – Watson Farley & Williams
Filipe Vasconcelos Fernandes – VdA
João Vitorino – Macedo Vitorino

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW
Bird & Bird
Clifford Chance
Fieldfisher
Freshfields
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GTA Villamagna Abogados
Linklaters
Morais Leitão
MVA Asociados
VdA
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR CRIMINAL LAW
Jaime Almenar – Clifford Chance
Ignacio Borrego – Freshfields
Ernesto García-Trevijano – GTA Villamagna Abogados
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
José Giménez – Linklaters
Víctor Mercedes – Watson Farley & Williams
Rui Patrício – Morais Leitão
João Paulo Rosado Correia – Miranda & Asociados
Mafalda Rodrigues Branco – VdA
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva – Fieldfisher
Coral Yáñez – Bird & Bird

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Abreu Advogados
Addleshaw Goddard
CS’Associados
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
Squire Patton Boggs
TELLES
Watson Farley & Williams

LAWYER OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons
Manuel Andrade Neves – Abreu Advogados
Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs
Mafalda Ferreira – CS’Associados
Santiago Garrido – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Luis A. Gil Bueno – Osborne Clarke
Gonzalo Olivera – Addleshaw Goddard
María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams
Ivone Rocha – TELLES

IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR RENEWABLES
ACCIONA Energía
Arba Energy
Axpo Iberia
EDP España
Endesa
Endesa Portugal
Enel Green Power
Finerge
Forestalia
GALP
Grenergy
Greenvolt
Iberdrola
IGNIS
L’ENERGÈTICA
Moeve
Mytilineos
Naturgy
Opdenergy
Recurrent Energy
Repsol
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Solarig
SSE Renewables
Statkraft
Vestas
Vinci Energies Portugal

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR RENEWABLES
Borja Acha Besga – Endesa
Antonio Adami – Recurrent Energy
Alfonso Álvarez – Opdenergy
Virginia Beltramini – Moeve
Pablo Blanco Pérez – Repsol
Javier Cabezudo Pueyo – Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Teresa Carvalho de Oliveira – Vinci Energies Portugal
Clara Cerdán Molina – Solarig
Gerardo Codes – Iberdrola
Madalena Coelho da Rocha – Finerge
Giuseppe Conti – Enel Green Power
Gianluca D’Angelo – Vestas
Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España
Javier Ferrando de Martín-Pinillos – Grenergy
Manuel García-Cobaleda – Naturgy
Borja García Ruiz – Iberdrola
Sara Gonçalves – Endesa
Yolanda Herran Azanza – ACCIONA Energía
Carlos Lacleta de Michelena – Forestalia
Santiago Martínez Garrido – Iberdrola
Natalia Palomar Liceras – SSE Renewables
Daniel Pérez Rodríguez – L’ENERGÈTICA
Bruno Pina – Repsol
Joaquín Rey Rodríguez-Babé – IGNIS
Raquel Rocha – Greenvolt Group
Federico Silva – Arba Energy
Jorge Velasco Fernández – Axpo Iberia
Helena Yperlaan Blajé – Statkraft

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR OIL & GAS
EDP España
Enagás
Endesa
Endesa Portugal
Galp
Moeve
Naturgy
REN
Repsol
Shell
Técnicas Reunidas

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR OIL & GAS
Borja Acha Besga – Endesa
Marta Almeida Afonso – REN
Virginia Beltramini – Moeve
Pablo Blanco Pérez – Repsol
Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España
Manuel García-Cobaleda – Naturgy
Alma Gómez Valdés – Técnicas Reunidas
Sara Gonçalves – Endesa Portugal
Margarita Hernando Martinez-Arroyo – Shell
Bruno Pina – Repsol
Diego Trillo – Enagás

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR UTILITIES
EDP España
Enagás
Endesa
Endesa Portugal
Iberdrola
L’ENERGÈTICA
Redeia
REN
Vinci Energies Portugal

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR UTILITIES
Borja Acha Besga – Endesa
Marta Almeida Afonso – REN
Teresa Carvalho de Oliveira – Vinci Energies Portugal
Gerardo Codes – Iberdrola
Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España
Borja García Ruiz – Iberdrola
Sara Gonçalves – Endesa
Santiago Martínez Garrido – Iberdrola
Carlos Méndez-Trelles García – Redeia
Daniel Pérez Rodríguez – L’ENERGÈTICA
Diego Trillo – Enagás

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
ACCIONA Energía
Arba Energy
Axpo Iberia
Finerge
Grenergy
Greenvolt
IGNIS
L’ENERGÈTICA
Lightsource bp
Moeve
Opdenergy
Recurrent Energy
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Solarig
Statkraft

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR SUSTAINABILITY
Antonio Adami – Recurrent Energy
Alfonso Álvarez – Opdenergy
Virginia Beltramini – Moeve
Javier Cabezudo Pueyo – Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Madalena Coelho da Rocha – Finerge
Clara Cerdán Molina – Solarig
Alexandra DeSouza – Lightsource bp
Javier Ferrando de Martín-Pinillos – Grenergy
Yolanda Herran Azanza – ACCIONA Energía
Daniel Pérez Rodríguez – L’ENERGÈTICA
Fernando Reina – Lightsource bp
Joaquín Rey Rodríguez-Babé – IGNIS
Raquel Rocha – Greenvolt Group
Federico Silva – Arba Energy
Jorge Velasco Fernández – Axpo Iberia
Helena Yperlaan Blajé – Statkraft

PRIVATE PRACTICE CATEGORIES

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Linklaters

The firm has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in the energy sector, combining deep industry insight with outstanding cross-border capabilities. Its integrated legal strategies have been instrumental in shaping major developments across the Iberian market.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR

María Pilar García Guijarro – Watson Farley & Williams

Her distinguished track record, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence continue to set a high standard in the energy legal market. She is widely recognized for her work on complex transactions with significant impact.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Clifford Chance

Through innovative structuring execution, the law firm’s team remains a key player in the financing of large-scale energy projects. The lawyer’s comprehensive and forward-thinking approach make them competitive and reliable professionals.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR FINANCE

Álvaro Barro – Simmons & Simmons

Highly regarded for his depth of expertise and pragmatic advice, the professional has led sophisticated financing transactions with precision, helping to advance major energy projects.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

Abreu Advogados

The law firm continues to be a standout player in project finance, offering tailored legal solutions that align closely with client needs and the dynamics of infrastructure and energy projects.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR PROJECT FINANCE

José Guardo – Clifford Chance

With a sharp understanding of project structuring and market realities, the lawyer has played a pivotal role in advancing complex energy infrastructure deals, earning broad recognition for his legal and commercial acumen.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR M&A

Pinsent Masons

The law firm is composed by trusted professionals which have been involved in high-profile M&A operations demonstrating consistent strength in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of energy-sector transactions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR M&A

Francisco Solchaga – Araoz & Rueda

The professional is noted for his strategic mindset and transactional leadership, regularly advising on transformative M&A operations that shape the Iberian energy market.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

BROSETA

The law firm’s team stand out for its mastery of administrative law, providing strategic legal support in energy projects that require a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and public policy.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE & ENVIRONMENTAL

Antonio Bañón – Squire Patton Boggs

The lawyer combines technical knowledge with a practical approach advising on environmental and public law matters. He is considered a reliable and competitive advisor.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Cavaleiro & Associados Sociedade de Advogados

Renowned for the remarkable skills of dispute resolution practice, the law firm has provided sophisticated and resolute advisory in contentious matters involving complex energy and infrastructure disputes.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR LITIGATION

Antonio Morales – Baker McKenzie

With extensive experience and sharp analytical skills, he is highly skilled in resolving complex disputes across the energy and construction sectors and is recognized for his leading practice in energy and natural resources.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Sérvulo & Associados

The law firm has established a prominent reputation in the energy arbitration sphere. Its track record includes handling significant cross-border and domestic disputes, demonstrating a finely honed combination of technical legal proficiency and strategic insight into energy-sector issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR ARBITRATION

Miguel Esperança Pina – CS’Associados

The lawyer recently joined the firm, bringing over 30 years of experience in complex litigation and both national and international arbitration. His background, including acting as arbitrator, is valuable for the firm and its clients in Spain.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Addleshaw Goddard

The law firm’s team is considered leader in the renewables sector, the lawyers have played a pivotal role in supporting energy transition projects, advising innovative solutions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR RENEWABLES

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco – CMS Portugal

The lawyer stands out as one of the most experienced and respected legal professionals in the renewables sector. With decades of practice advising on complex wind, solar and hydroelectric projects, she offers clients a rare blend of technical precision and commercial awareness.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

Miranda & Associados

The law firm continues to set the benchmark in oil and gas legal services. The lawyers’ ability to navigate regulatory complexity and support major industry players across borders makes it a key legal partner in an evolving global energy landscape.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR OIL & GAS

João Robles – Eversheds Sutherland Portugal

The lawyer stands out for his deep knowledge and pragmatic mindset. His work across the Iberian Peninsula and international markets has positioned him as a trusted advisor on critical oil and gas transactions and regulatory frameworks.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

MVA Asociados

The law firm provides ongoing advice across various areas, including regulatory matters, disputes, and corporate transactions. The department advises prominent players in the Spanish energy sector, often representing them in significant deals and legal proceedings.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR UTILITIES

Hermenegildo Altozano – Pinsent Masons

Renowned for its expertise in contentious and regulatory issues within the low-carbon energy sector, the team brings together skilled professionals who collaborate effectively under the leadership of the partner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

Hogan Lovells

The team is known for its expertise in regulatory and dispute-related matters in low-carbon energy, with skilled professionals working closely under the partner’s leadership.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR REGULATORY ANTITRUST

José Giménez – Linklaters

The lawyer is widely recognized for his exceptional ability to manage complex issues and his impressive track record in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The team’s expertise in public and regulatory law, particularly within the environmental and infrastructure sectors, provides the clear legal guidance needed to handle complex issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE

Andrés Alfonso – Ashurst

The lawyer has broad experience across various areas of the energy sector, advising on project development, M&A transactions, and arbitrations at both national and international levels, with a focus on pioneering sustainable initiatives.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX

Addleshaw Goddard

With a strong foundation in various areas of law, the team advises both national and international clients in addressing the industry’s most complex challenges, particularly those related to taxation.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR ENERGY TAX

José Calejo Guerra – CCSL Advogados

A respected tax professional, he actively assists domestic and international clients with relocation planning, tax structuring, and compliance, including stamp duty and operational tax matters.

IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES

MARKET LEADER        

Iberdrola

The team has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in driving sustainable initiatives — notably, this year the energy company became the first in Spain to issue a bond under the new EU green bond standard, it simultaneously aligned with the EU GBS and the Green Bond Principles of the International Capital Markets Association.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR RENEWABLES    

Recurrent Energy

The legal team has recently secured a landmark multi-currency credit facility, which offers a flexible and scalable financing solution aligned with company’s strategy to expand its independent power producer portfolio and accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects worldwide.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR RENEWABLES          

Clara Cerdán Molina – Solarig            

The lawyer is dedicated to responsible leadership, and leads the legal team in supporting the development, financing, and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects essential to the energy transition.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR OIL & GAS              

Shell   

Through comprehensive expertise and strong collaboration, the team earned industry recognition and enhanced the company’s legal standing, while remaining fully integrated across all legal functions.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR UTILITIES

Endesa             

The legal team of the multinational Spanish utility company has been involved in a high-profile agreement with a major energy corporation, for the implementation of broad-scale renewable projects.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR UTILITIES    

Pelayo Echevarría Ybarra – EDP España       

The lawyer consistently provides proactive legal advice; his strategic insight, legal expertise, and interpersonal skills have been key to resolving complex challenges.

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF YEAR INNOVATION       

Moeve

Throughout the year, the legal team has consistently provided comprehensive advice to the company’s operations, thereby reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy and mobility in alignment with the objectives of the Positive Motion transformation strategy.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF YEAR INNOVATION             

Pablo Blanco Pérez – Repsol

Thanks to the strategic leadership of this experienced professional, the legal team has successfully navigated complex regulatory frameworks and advanced the company’s renewable energy initiatives.