Greenalia Wins Supreme Court Case for El Campelo Wind Farm
Deal News | May 07, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) successfully represented Greenalia in a Spanish Supreme Court case, resulting in the reinstatement of the annulled project authorization for the El Campelo wind farm in Galicia. This ruling is significant as it overcomes previous legal barriers and supports the development of renewable energy projects in the region. It clarifies that shared evacuation infrastructure among wind farms does not mean they are a single project for environmental assessment purposes, a perspective previously upheld by the Superior Court of Justice of Galicia (TSJG). The court's decision underscores the public interest in renewable energy aligned with EU and Paris Agreement objectives, indicating a shift towards prioritizing sustainability and climate policies over conventional environmental concerns. Greenalia, expanding its renewable initiatives globally, particularly in the US, benefits from this legal success. The WFW Madrid Energy team, led by Regulatory partners David Diez and Luis Gonzalez, highlighted this as a precedent-setting moment for Spain's wind energy sector, reinforcing the nation's commitment to environmental rigor.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – The legal case and project pertain to Spain, specifically the region of Galicia, where the El Campelo wind farm is located.
- Galicia – The specific region involved in the Supreme Court case due to the local Superior Court of Justice's prior involvement.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The focus of the article is on renewable energy projects, particularly wind energy, and their alignment with sustainability and environmental goals.
- Legal Services – The involvement of Watson Farley & Williams highlights the legal aspects and advocacy in the wind energy litigation context.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenalia | Target Company | Company | A Spanish company focused on renewable energy generation, involved in the El Campelo wind farm project. |
| Watson Farley & Williams | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal representation for Greenalia before the Spanish Supreme Court. |
| Supreme Court of Spain | Judiciary | Government | The judicial body that ruled in favor of Greenalia regarding the El Campelo project. |
| Superior Court of Justice of Galicia (TSJG) | Judiciary | Government | Initially annulled the project authorization, leading to the Supreme Court appeal. |
| David Diez | Regulatory Partner at WFW | Person | Led the legal team representing Greenalia in the Supreme Court case. |
| Luis Gonzlez | Regulatory Partner at WFW | Person | Co-led the legal team alongside David Diez. |