Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Clifford Chance has notable expertise handling public sector disputes and transactional mandates. The firm advises on contentious mandates relating to public contracts, including disputes arising in relation to the award of new concessions or changes to the remuneration of existing contracts. It defends clients in cases seeking to overturn corporate approvals granted by Spain's key financial regulators. It also stands out for its advice to ride-hailing service providers on administrative and public law disputes relating to their authorisation to operate in Spain. The firm counts major infrastructure, energy and utilities companies among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Iberdrola and its regulation committee on new legislation impacting its business, including a new compensation scheme for renewable energy installations, and rules on hydroelectric concessions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are empathetic and perfectly understand the needs of the client."
"Clifford Chance is up to date with legislative developments and market trends, which allows the team to anticipate issues."
"They turn complex issues into practical solutions."
"The lawyers are empathetic and perfectly understand the needs of the client."
"Clifford Chance is up to date with legislative developments and market trends, which allows the team to anticipate issues."
"They turn complex issues into practical solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Jaime Almenar handles contentious public law matters, including claims relating to the fulfilment of hospital management or telecoms concessions. He also advises on regulatory issues arising from corporate transactions in regulated sectors.
"Jaime is a person with a lot of experience and it always impresses me that he sees things that others don't see."
"He is precise and fast."
"Jaime listens personally and seeks to understand in-depth each problem we raise."
"He is a true support in our activities."
José Luis Zamarro advises Spanish construction, infrastructure and water companies on disputes arising in relation to new public tender processes or existing concession contracts. He also assists with transactions that have a key regulatory component, including energy and transport sector deals.
"José Luis Zamarro provides impeccable technical advice."
"José Luis has very high commitment to the client."