KPMG Abogados, Spain advises on a broad range of environmental matters, including waste management, water, permitting, polluted soils, and hazardous substances, with Carmen Mulet leading the practice and providing specialist guidance on environmental regulation and contentious-administrative proceedings.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo’s environment practice is distinguished by its strong focus on the circular economy, advising on waste management, water regulation, industrial environmental matters, including permitting issues, and ESG/greenwashing. With strong regulatory, commercial and contentious capabilities, the team is also well placed to assist with biodiversity and climate change matters, including deforestation regulations at both EU and domestic levels. The team is co-led by Pedro Poveda, a leading figure in the market noted for his expertise in environmental, waste and water issues, and Eduardo Orteu, who stands out for his knowledge of water regulation and extended producer responsibility (EPR). Santiago Garrido is a seasoned environmental law specialist with a strong track record in complex administrative and judicial proceedings, while Ana Orondo assists with waste, EPR and circular economy matters. Helena Villena advises on sustainable development and contentious environmental mandates.

Widely recognised for its strong environmental regulatory capabilities, Pérez-Llorca’s environment and climate change team advises on waste, water protection, contaminated soils, protected areas, polluting activities, and renewable and green projects. The group is also well versed in environmental permitting and judicial and administrative proceedings. Practice head Alberto Ibort Franch is noted for his work on soil contamination, hazardous waste, air quality, circular economy and strategic land use. Antoni Companys is experienced in contaminated land and waste management disputes, ESG issues and PPPs in the water and waste management sectors. Beatriz Álvarez advises on high-stakes environmental due diligence and permitting in the context of M&A deals and major infrastructure projects, while Clara Carazo assists with environmental permits and soil and sub-soil contamination issues.

Backed by deep sector insight spanning chemicals, automotive, waste management, food production, mining and energy, Uría Menéndez delivers comprehensive advice on complex environmental issues and regulatory risk. The team is equipped to advise on contentious-administrative and criminal cases, as well as ESG issues, environmental assessments, circular economy, contaminated land and waste management mandates. Barcelona-based Juan Antonio Loste Madoz advises on administrative, civil and criminal proceedings involving contaminated land, water, air and biodiversity. In the same office, Jaime Calvo Retuerto focuses on environmental and sustainable development matters, guiding clients through permitting, emissions, waste and soil contamination issues. Jesús Sedano in Madrid advises on public and regulatory law, including climate change, pollution control, waste, and water management.

Andersen in Spain’s environment team advises clients across key regulated sectors, including energy, circular economy, waste, water, and urban development, on permitting, compliance, environmental litigation and due diligence for major infrastructure and ESG-driven projects. Arancha Bengoechea is noted for her work on waste, climate and environmental liability matters, while José Miguel López brings deep experience in environmental regulatory regimes, contaminated land, industrial emissions and contentious environmental proceedings. Leticia Sitges advises on environmental risks in corporate and transactional matters, particularly within the renewable energy and mining sectors.

Ceca Magán Abogados’ environmental and sustainability practice advises domestic and international clients across a range of sectors on project planning, development, permitting and compliance, with strong expertise in waste, environmental authorisations, and extended producer responsibility. Practice head María José Rovira is noted for her work in industrial environmental and climate change matters. José María Ciruelos adds further capability through his focus on public law and contentious-administrative proceedings.

Renowned for its strong environmental and regulatory capabilities, Cuatrecasas’ environment and climate change practice advises clients on water and waste management, greenhouse gas emissions trading, climate policy and industrial environmental compliance. The group is well placed to assist with permitting, regulatory authorisations, environmental assessments, due diligence and administrative proceedings. Practice head Juan Carlos Hernanz focuses on public law and environmental issues linked to the energy transition. Natalie Pifarré handles permitting, contaminated land, planning and waste-and-packaging compliance, while Joaquín Lozano advises on environmental, planning and regulatory compliance.

Ecija’s environment and sustainability practice guides clients through the expanding regulatory landscape shaped by EU initiatives on circular economy, eco-design, supply-chain due diligence and environmental product declarations. In addition to its strong ESG and environmental compliance capabilities, the team is adept in litigation and contentious-administrative appeals, as well as urban regeneration and green planning issues. Environmental, planning and regulatory law specialist Víctor Moralo, a key contact for public authorities, private developers and financial institutions, is at the helm of the practice.

Garrigues continues to apply its technical and legal expertise to support clients across the green economy, advising on waste regulation, new technologies (including biomethane, green hydrogen and electric batteries), environmental restoration and environmental contingencies. The team is under the joint leadership of four partners: Madrid-based Alfredo Fernández Rancaño and Victoria Esteban, the latter of whom advises on permits, regulatory matters and administrative proceedings; David Sanz Pérez in Barcelona, who assists with environmental, procurement and administrative matters; and José Segarra García-Argüelles in Valencia, who supports clients on environmental reviews, contaminated soils and sanctioning procedures.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP  delivers comprehensive guidance on environmental regulation, permitting, waste and water matters, and disputes with regulatory bodies, while also advising on major energy transition projects such as green hydrogen, biogas and offshore wind. Practice head Iria Calviño specialises in decarbonisation, renewable energy, environmental permitting and contentious matters. Esther Lumbreras routinely advises on ESG-related environmental risks, and José Ramón Mourenza is highly regarded for his expertise in climate change regulation and environmental impact assessments.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises across the full spectrum of environmental regulation, with strong capabilities in energy transition projects, as well as mandates concerning waste and water management, permitting and environmental liability. David Diez brings extensive experience in regulated sectors and often advises on transactions involving renewable assets. Diez oversees the practice with Luis González García, who focuses on waste, contaminated land, industrial emissions and energy efficiency matters. Paula Pérez advises on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings and permitting, while Isabel Rodríguez de Codes handles administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings involving environmental fields and urban planning.

Deloitte Abogados advises state-owned and private sector clients across energy, construction, mining, manufacturing and financial services on ESG, sustainability and environmental regulatory matters. Pablo Renieblas focuses on green tax issues, while Carlos Tallón brings strong expertise in regulated sectors and administrative proceedings. José María Elías de Tejada leads the firm’s ESG practice and sustainability committee. María Guinot is no longer at the firm.

The environmental team at EY Abogados offers regulatory and contentious support across waste management and soil, underground, water and air pollution control, complemented by a solid track record in administrative litigation and environmental tax issues. Leading the practice, Ana López Muiña advises public and private entities on environmental authorisations, impact evaluations, and land use planning,  and frequently handles administrative and court proceedings linked to major greenfield and brownfield developments.

Environmental regulation, permitting, waste management and circular-economy compliance form the core of PwC Tax & Legal Services’ offering, complemented by strong capability in climate-related impact assessments and administrative litigation. Ismael Aznar leads on matters involving biodiversity, waste and circular economy regimes. José Amérigo Alonso adds expertise in governance and public administration matters, while Reyes Gómez Román advises on energy sector regulatory issues and water law issues.