Bárbara Fernández Cobo cuenta con más de una década de experiencia en derecho administrativo y ambiental, con un historial comprobado de asesoramiento jurídico en marcos regulatorios complejos y de especialización.
Bárbara presta asesoramiento jurídico en procedimientos administrativos y judiciales, así como en todo tipo de transacciones empresariales. Uno de sus objetivos es procurar que la estrategia legal esté alineada y sea compatible con la consecución de los objetivos empresariales.
Su experiencia abarca diversos sectores, como la energía, la minería y todo tipo de actividades industriales con un impacto ambiental. En ese sentido, Bárbara cuenta con experiencia en derecho ambiental tanto en España como en Latinoamérica, donde trabajó en 2017.
Además, dada su vocación por la enseñanza, Bárbara ha sido profesora en destacadas instituciones como la Universidad Autónoma, la Universidad Carlos III, la Universidad CEU San Pablo y la ISDE Law & Business School de Madrid.
Experiencia
The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.
Provided legal counsel to judicially defend the exploitation of rights obtained through a public tender by an international mining group. Also advised on the processing of the necessary permits required for the commencement of the project. The project involved significant environmental sensitivity due to its proximity to a nationally protected park and pre-existing environmental liabilities.
Advised a multinational corporation on the status of various mining projects in northern Spain, covering zinc, gold, and tungsten. The objective was to subsequently establish royalties or acquire stakes in the corresponding Spanish SPV (special purpose vehicle).
Assisted a multinational mining corporation in the competitive bidding process for the acquisition of a relevant Spanish mining company operating a complex comprising three mines for copper, zinc, and lead in the Andalusia region. Reviewed the legal status of the company and mines and provided negotiation support for corporate agreements.
Provided legal support to an Australian mining group in obtaining required authorizations for a uranium extraction and processing project in Spain. Also represented the group in appeals defending the favorable resolution obtained for the project.
Counseled a prominent real estate group in opposing a rare earth mining project in Castilla la Mancha due to its impact on the company's land holdings. Also provided counsel to several landowners opposing different mining projects in Valladolid and Ibiza.
Supported a Spanish mining company in challenging the rejection of its request for an extension of its mining rights in southern Spain.
Facilitated research and development legal negotiations for the implementation of a pilot plant utilizing a new patented system for the production of pure copper and zinc production in southern Spain.
Provided a legal defense for a landowner against the imposition of liability for abandoned mining waste facilities located in the Murcia region.
- Universidad San Pablo CEU (Doble Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas y de la Administración)
- Abogado ICAM Colegiado No. 108507
- Inglés y Español