Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
Contact number
+34 91 514 5200Chambers Review
Garrigues has a first-rate department with an impressive network of offices across Spain, offering outstanding national market coverage. The firm has strong planning law capabilities, having handled standout mandates that entail the drafting of planning instruments and the expropriation of land in support of major Madrid infrastructure projects. It acts for key companies in the electricity and auditing sectors on compliance matters and on appeals against decisions taken by individual sector regulators. The firm also assists with public procurement processes and advises on litigation arising in relation to the performance of public contracts or the process of administrative concessions.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues advised a working group led by the Spanish Government to reform of the law on transparency, access to public information and good governance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Garrigues lawyers totally understand the needs of their clients and provide a robust support."
"Their advice is timely and concise and follows a very practical approach."
"Their legal knowledge is brilliant, which allows them to always provide a strategic legal vision adapted to our idiosyncrasies."
"Garrigues's service is very good."
"The Garrigues lawyers totally understand the needs of their clients and provide a robust support."
"Their advice is timely and concise and follows a very practical approach."
"Their legal knowledge is brilliant, which allows them to always provide a strategic legal vision adapted to our idiosyncrasies."
"Garrigues's service is very good."
Notable Practitioners
Carmen Chinchilla is a highly esteemed practitioner with long-standing experience in public law. She has particular expertise in areas such as infrastructure and TMT.
"Carmen is a brilliant lawyer with a lot of years of experience."
Alfredo Fernández Rancaño handles a range of contentious public law matters, including issues arising for real estate developers, industrial producers and energy companies.
"Alfredo has great knowledge of the subject and an in-depth approach."
Miguel Loya has standout experience in the judicial review of sanctions imposed by the Spanish audit regulator. He also advises on contentious and non-contentious matters arising for companies in the gaming and electricity sectors.
"Miguel stands out for his commitment, attention to detail in all work, his precision, rigour and creativity."
"He anticipates and identifies the challenges and problems that may arise."
"Miguel Loya solves complex aspects and proposes creative solutions."
Javier Fernández Rivaya continues to develop his experience and expertise handling administrative law issues for major domestic clients.
"He's precise and very focused on client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Garrigues
Spain