Ashurst strengthens Energy capability in Madrid with two partner hires

International law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Andrés Alfonso and Pablo García-Manzano as partners in its team in Madrid.  Andrés is a transactional lawyer, and Pablo is an expert in energy regulation and other regulated sectors.

Andrés joins from Herbert Smith Freehills where he has been since 2010. Andrés has over 15 years of experience in energy, oil & gas and mining. He advises on project development, M&A transactions, capital and debt markets transactions, finance transactions and arbitrations, at a national and international level, particularly in Africa and Latin America.  He also has experience regarding a wide range of regulatory and contractual issues within the energy and infrastructure sectors. 

Pablo García Manzano joins from the Council of State, the supreme consultative council of the Spanish Government. Prior to this Pablo held office as the Head of the Legal within the Spanish Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digitalisation.

María José Menéndez, managing partner of Ashurst in Madrid, commented:

"Energy is one of the largest sectors by deal value in the Spanish market and a key area of focus for the firm. Andrés and Pablo are excellent additions to the Madrid team, bringing with them a wealth of skills and technical knowledge which allows us to strengthen our capabilities in the energy sector in Spain. Andrés' expertise, in both energy and general corporate matters, complements our existing practice and further enhances our client offering. Pablo is a very well-respected lawyer whose broad experience and contacts make him a perfect fit for us. We are delighted they are joining the team.”