Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Our Public Law team offers highest-quality services in the fields of litigation, government contracts (including PPP projects) and regulatory issues (including regulatory enactment and discussions with regulatory authorities), actively participating in the infrastructures, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, energy, water, transportation and telecommunications markets.
We regularly provide advice to both public and private institutions in all aspects of administrative law, such as procedures for the preparation of general legal provisions, administrative organisation, public sector procurement, state aid and subsidies, state-owned assets and administrative liability, among others.
We collaborate with various public, state, regional or local agencies in the restructuring of industries or specific bodies.
Our services include:
- General Provisions
- Public sector procurement
- State aid and subsidies
- State-owned assets
- Administrative liability
- Compulsory expropriation
- Disciplinary capacity of administrative law
- Appeals in the administrative and contentious-administrative phases
- Structuring of Public-Private Partnerships
- Regulatory advice
Chambers Review
Ramón y Cajal has a strong public law practice, which draws on regulatory know-how in a range of sectors, including banking and energy. The firm often advises construction or mining companies on contentious mandates linked to the award or performance of concession contracts. It assists with litigation filed as a result of the early termination of concessions. The team also acts for industry associations on varied advisory matters, including interactions with public authorities in respect of new regulations.
Work Highlights
- Ramón y Cajal defended Telefónica against a EUR3 million fine imposed by the Spanish telecommunications authority in alleged breach of wholesale access regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are aware of the commercial opportunities that may arise because of new regulations."
"I appreciate the team's excellent technical preparation."
"The lawyers are aware of the commercial opportunities that may arise because of new regulations."
"I appreciate the team's excellent technical preparation."
Notable Practitioners
Pablo Silván defends construction companies against appeals from competitors seeking to overturn the award of public works contracts through public tenders. He also assists with appeals against decisions not to renew mining or energy concessions and has experience in challenges to the introduction of new regulations governing providers of funeral services.
"Pablo is rigorous, meticulous and personally involved."
José Ignacio Vega has a broad public law practice that touches on areas of planning, environment law and life sciences regulation. He also assists with administrative appeals in relation to the award or termination of concession contracts.
"José provides excellent client support."
Carlos Melón handles a range of public law matters and is particularly well versed in concession agreements.
"Carlos is a highly technical lawyer with client service skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Spain
Members
Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Carlos Melón
Head of Department
Federico Lara
Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós