Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
In a globalised economy with an increasingly complex regulatory framework and legal systems that often diverge, we leverage our considerable resources and in-depth knowledge to advise both private companies and public sector entities.
Our specialist team assists contractors and concessionaires of infrastructures and services in their relations with public bodies, advising companies in heavily regulated and industrial sectors, foreign companies making bids in Spain and Portugal, and Ibero-American companies when they are carrying out infrastructure and public services projects abroad.
Our academic standing, our close relationships with the main players and professional and industry associations, and our capacity to foster dialogue with public bodies and regulators mean that we are best placed to propose novel solutions for public projects and public-private partnerships:
- All phases of public contracting: bidding, performance, termination and settlement.
- Dispute resolution: special and administrative appeals.
- Restricted sectors: water, energy, transport and postal services.
- Regulated sectors: finance, energy, defence, health, transport and telecommunications.
- Infrastructure and public services.
- Natural resources and environmental protection systems.
- Litigation in domestic courts and the CJEU courts. Proceedings before courts of audit and other supervisory bodies.
- State aid and subsidies.
- Liability of public authorities.
- Draft legislation.
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez is often selected by sophisticated clients in the healthcare, financial services and construction sectors to handle complex public or administrative law mandates. The firm advises private healthcare service providers on their entry into public-private partnerships for the construction and operation of hospitals in cities around Spain. It has experience in the design of public tenders for contracting authorities, and it assists infrastructure concessionaires with modifications to public works contracts. It advises key aviation or rail transport sector clients on their interactions with sector regulators. The firm defends the interests of acquiring parties in appeals against the administration to authorise public M&A transactions. Uría also benefits from a top-tier planning law practice.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez advised Smart Hospital Cantabria and Serveo as the awardee of the public-private agreement for the construction of Valdecilla Hospital in Santander, Cantabria worth EUR759 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Uría handles issues of great complexity.
"From their top position in the Spanish legal market and their wide experience, Uria Menéndez lawyers are able to foresee complex issues from the legislative perspective in a practical way."
"The lawyers are fast and collaborative."
"Uría handles issues of great complexity.
"From their top position in the Spanish legal market and their wide experience, Uria Menéndez lawyers are able to foresee complex issues from the legislative perspective in a practical way."
"The lawyers are fast and collaborative."
Notable Practitioners
Mariano Magide stands out for his advice to healthcare service providers on their participation in public tenders and on ongoing issues relating to the construction and operation of hospitals. He also acts for key clients in the transport, energy and natural resources sectors.
"Mariano Magide is one of the most recognised professionals in administrative law in Spain. His work, experience and dedication are outstanding."
"He's excellent. He provides seniority and the ability to analyse complex and sophisticated issues."
José Miguel Fatás has a strong litigation practice, which extends into appeals of decisions taken by Spanish life sciences or planning authorities.
Manuel Vélez is experienced in handling administrative disputes and appeals, particularly against decisions made by the Spanish Securities Authority.
"In situations where we were stuck, where we have put things at risk, Manuel has helped us a lot."
"He's reliable, very calm and to the point."
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