Exus Renewables Acquires Cibele Solar Park with Cuatrecasas' Guidance

Deal News | Jan 17, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer

Exus Renewables Acquires Cibele Solar Park with Cuatrecasas' Guidance

Cuatrecasas, a prominent law firm in Portugal, has offered its legal advisory services to Exus Renewables for the acquisition of the Cibele solar park. The solar park, located in Rio Maior and Cadaval, Portugal, was purchased from Lightsource BP, which is known for its global leadership in onshore renewable energy projects. The Cibele solar park will add 130 MW of solar power and an extra 100 MW of wind capacity to Exus' growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. The construction of the solar park is expected to begin within a few months, with the goal of being fully operational by 2026. Exus Renewables is expanding its footprint in the Iberian Peninsula with an aim to enhance its 200 MW wind and solar assets, a portion of which is already operational and under construction. The Cuatrecasas team, adept at handling sophisticated renewable energy ventures, was led by Francisco Santos Costa from the corporate and M&A department, supported by associates from both corporate and real estate departments. This transaction serves as a testament to Cuatrecasas' commitment to sustainable initiatives and expertise in managing complex energy projects.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Legal Advisory

Geography

  • Portugal – The location of the Cibele solar park and where Exus Renewables is expanding its renewable energy assets.
  • Iberian Peninsula – Exus Renewables is focusing its expansion efforts in this region, leveraging the acquisition to enhance its renewable energy footprint.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – The article discusses the acquisition of a solar park and the development of wind and solar energy assets, highlighting the focus on renewable energy expansion.
  • Legal Advisory – Cuatrecasas provided legal advisory services for the acquisition, emphasizing the role of law firms in complex M&A transactions within the energy sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Exus RenewablesBuyerCompanyA leading renewable energy company acquiring the Cibele solar park to expand its renewable assets in the Iberian Peninsula.
    Lightsource BPSellerCompanyA global leader in the development and management of large-scale onshore renewable energy projects, selling the Cibele solar park.
    CuatrecasasLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm providing legal advisory services for the acquisition, with expertise in corporate and M&A transactions.
    Francisco Santos CostaPartner at CuatrecasasPersonLed the Cuatrecasas legal team in advising Exus Renewables on the acquisition.
    Sara QuaresmaPartner at CuatrecasasPersonPart of the legal team from the real estate and urban planning department advising on the acquisition.