Energy

Trailblazer María Pilar García Guijarro Earns Prestigious WIBLA Award for Energy Law Excellence

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Madrid, Spain — María Pilar García Guijarro, currently a partner at Watson Farley & Williams and head of the firm’s Energy Sector for Europe and the Americas, was recognized at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2025. She received the title of “Lawyer of the Year – Energy, Natural Resources & Mining” during a ceremony held in London on June 26. The WIBLA awards honor notable achievements by women attorneys across the EMEA region and are determined through extensive research and client feedback. At this year’s event, leading legal professionals gathered to celebrate excellence … Read more

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Manipulate Clean Energy Policies to Maintain Methane Gas Dominance

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Lobbyists in Washington, D.C., are actively advocating for changes to clean energy legislation that may favor the continued use of methane gas. As climate policies evolve to address urgent environmental concerns, these industry representatives seek to influence regulations that could impact the fossil fuel sector’s role in the energy landscape. Stakeholders are working to ensure that new energy laws do not adversely affect the natural gas industry, which they argue is essential for energy reliability and transitioning away from coal. Proponents of methane gas assert that it burns cleaner than other fossil fuels, which can … Read more

Washington Attorney General Leads Coalition Against Trump’s Energy Emergency Order, Claiming Regulatory Bypass Threatens Environment

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SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that the president issued in January, which he described as a “national energy emergency.” The legal action, initiated on Friday in King County, contends that the president’s declaration lacks basis and serves primarily to provide oil and natural gas companies with a method to evade essential environmental regulations. The lawsuit is supported by fourteen other states, emphasizing the collaborative effort to address what Brown deems a misuse of executive power. He asserts that the emergency declaration … Read more

Watson Farley & Williams Elevates Lidia Fernández and Román Pazos, Reflecting Commitment to Energy Excellence in Spain

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Madrid, Spain — Watson Farley & Williams has elevated Lidia Fernández and Román Pazos to the position of counsel in its Madrid office, part of a broader global initiative that includes five similar promotions throughout the firm. María Pilar García Guijarro, managing partner of the Madrid office, expressed her pride in the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent. “The promotions of Lidia and Román exemplify exceptional dedication and expertise, reinforcing the promising future we are creating together,” she said. Fernández brings a wealth of expertise as part of the Regulatory department, where she focuses on the … Read more