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Madrid
+34 91 514 52 00
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Registered lawyer nº 81694
I. Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid
Álvaro is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial Department in Madrid. He joined Garrigues in 2000. His practice area is focused on corporate law advice, M&A, joint ventures and commercial contracts. He specializes in the energy industry. His practice and experience comprise M&A transactions, project development and specialized contracts in the electricity, gas and oil industries, as well as specific advice on the legislation applicable to these industries, with particular focus on renewable energy and energy transition. He has extensive international experience in cross-border transactions, particularly in Latin America. He speaks Spanish, English and French.
Experience
Álvaro is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial Department since 2021. He joined the Madrid office in 2000. His practice encompasses corporate law advice, M&A, joint ventures and commercial contracts. He is highly focused on transactions and contracts in the energy industry. He has extensive experience in electricity, oil and gas and in all renewable energy generation technologies. His advice extends to, among others:
- M&A transactions in the energy sector.
- Joint ventures for the development and operation of projects.
- Contracts for the supply of electricity, gas and other fuels.
- Project development contracts, EPC, BOP, O&M and asset management agreements.
- Power purchase agreements (PPA).
- Specialized contrats of the energy sectors (off-take, tolling, transportation, regasification, etc.)
- Energy transition projects (green hydrogen, biogas, electric mobility, self-generation, etc.).
- Project financing.
Álvaro has extensive international experience in cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions, particularly in Latin America.
Previously, Álvaro was in charge of setting up the firm’s office in Lima (Peru), where he was director for several years. During his time in Peru he advised both local operators and foreign investors and entities on their entry into and business development and transactions in the Peruvian market. In coordination with Garrigues’ Latin American offices he advised on cross-border deals in the region and provided support for Peruvian investments abroad.
He worked as an International Associate at the U.S. firm Hunton & Williams in Miami.
Álvaro speaks Spanish, English and French.
Academic background
- Specialist in EU Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
- Specialist in EU Law, Universidad San Pablo-CEU.
- Diploma of Advanced European Union Legal and Economic Studies, Sorbonne University (Paris I).
- Degree in Law, Universidad San Pablo-CEU.
Teaching activity
He is a lecturer in master’s and post-graduate courses at Centro de Estudios Garrigues and at the Spanish Energy Club (Enerclub) on energy-related matters and in various courses and seminars at Universidad San Pablo-CEU.