The ‘highly experienced public law team’ at Clifford Chance is well placed to advise on the regulatory aspects of major transactions involving regulated sectors, and represent clients in administrative, pre-judicial, and judicial proceedings before all authorities. The team has a strong focus on the energy, telecoms, sports, infrastructure, transport, water and healthcare isectors. Considered ‘one of the most prestigious professionals in public law in Spain’, practice head Jaime Almenar is particularly active in mandates concerning energy regulation, financial regulation, public procurement, and environmental law. With a wealth of experience in regulated industries, José Luis Zamarro has a special focus on public sector finance and administrative sanctions. Administrative law specialist Carme Briera is active in the TMT and energy segments. Marc Casas regularly represents clients before public authorities, regulatory agencies and contentious-administrative courts. Clara Alcaraz left the firm in January 2023.

Cuatrecasas offers a wide range of services in all public specialties, including public procurement, regulatory advice on corporate and finance transactions, town planning and environmental law matters, among others. Practice head Luis Pérez De Ayala, a key contact for both public and private companies, regularly handles regulatory and administrative mandates, with a keen focus on the energy sector. Félix Plasencia Sanchez has considerable expertise in public contracts and related litigation within the healthcare, construction, and energy sectors, while Nicolás González-Deleito focuses on regulatory law, administrative concessions, and town planning. PPP specialist Jorge Botella routinely handles transactions in regulated sectors and public procurement, while Alejandro Auset is noted for his proficiency in public law litigation.

Garrigues handles the full scope of public law-related matters, from public procurement, PPPs and regulatory matters, to administrative proceedings and sanctioning procedures. Team head Alfredo Fernández Rancaño has broad domestic and international experience in PPPs, contentious-administrative matters and in the financing of public infrastructure. Administrative law expert Miguel Loya Del Río frequently acts as counsel in major judicial reviews and sanctioning procedures initiated by Spanish public entities. Another name to note for administrative litigation, Javier Manchado is particularly active in the energy, life sciences and healthcare sectors. Juan Manuel Cabeza provides ongoing legal advice to several multinational companies, most notably names from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transport and real estate spaces, on administrative matters.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is well versed in a variety of public law mandates, including regulatory issues, contentious-administrative appeals, public procurement and concessions, covering a wide range of sectors, such as energy, environment, infrastructure, and healthcare. Department head Carlos Vázquez possesses expertise in public law issues related to water, waste, energy and environmental law. A key name to note for environment, energy and pharmaceutical-related matters, Irene Fernández Puyol  is recommended for public contracting issues. Borja Carvajal has a keen focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Juan Alfonso Santamaría Pastor is a reference in the market for administrative law and planning.

The ‘leading and outstanding’ public law and regulated sectors team at Linklaters provides legal support in regulatory matters, transactions and administrative-contentious proceedings, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors. The team is led by José Giménez who possesses broad advisory and contentious experience, acting for large corporations in sectors with a strong regulatory component. Roberto Sánchez, who is currently on secondment in the Washington office, advises Spanish clients on international regulatory matters. Noted for both his transactional and litigation credentials, Mario García is seen with great regularity acting for domestic and international clients in administrative and judicial proceedings.

Pérez-Llorca advises clients on their relationships with the public administration, showcasing particular strength in public contracts, concessions and transactions involving regulated sectors. Noted for its ‘deep knowledge of health regulation and the pharmaceutical sector’, the team is particularly active in significant public law contentious proceedings, both before national courts and the ECJ. Practice head Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo regularly advises on public procurement, litigation, and infrastructure projects. Elena Veleiro  has substantial experience in the financial rebalancing of administrative concessions and public works contracts. Beatriz García brings together expertise in public procurement and litigation at the national and EU levels.

The public and environmental law practice at Uría Menéndez acts for a diverse roster of contractors, concessionaires, and domestic and foreign companies operating in heavily regulated sectors. The team offers support throughout the entire life cycle of public contracting, and is well placed to assist with complex dispute resolution matters, including administrative proceedings and appeals. Mariano Magide, who heads up the practice, and José Miguel Fatás advise on all aspects of constitutional and administrative law, including public contracts, infringement proceedings, and administrative litigation in the energy, infrastructure, telecoms and healthcare sectors. With in-depth knowledge of regulated sectors, Manuel Vélez is a key contact for public procurement matters and sanctioning proceedings.

The public law department at A&O Shearman, which is ‘made up of highly qualified lawyers’, advises clients on all administrative and regulatory issues, with specific know-how in key sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, telecoms, financial markets, and transport. Practice head Pablo Mayor often acts for public and private entities in public procurement and public law litigation. Victoria Martín is proficient in contentious and non-contentious administrative law matters, and is routinely engaged by companies operating in highly regulated sectors.

Baker McKenzie’s public law department, jointly led by Antonio Morales and Xavier Junquera, supports high-profile Spanish and foreign clients in regulatory issues, administrative litigation, and public procurement, the latter of which is a particular area of strength for the firm. Practice leader Morales has extensive experience in complex arbitrations, especially in the energy, banking, aerospace, mining and infrastructure sectors, while fellow co-head Junquera assists companies and public entities with infrastructure projects, the acquisition of government-owned assets, public works, contracts in regulated sectors. Elisabet Cots  stands out for her strong track record in mandates concerning public procurement, regulatory matters and administrative compliance.

CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo‘s practice covers a broad range of public law-related issues, including administrative contracts, concession agreements and public procurement processes. The team is also well positioned to handle judicial reviews, administrative claims and compliance matters in the energy, infrastructure and transport segments. Singled out for his in-depth knowledge of the energy sectors, practice head Ignacio Grangel often provides support to Spanish regulators in the drafting of regulatory frameworks. Alfonso Codes has vast experience in all areas related to interactions with public authorities, including both contentious and non-contentious matters. Javier Torre de Silva ‘stands out for his deep knowledge’ of public law, specifically in the telecoms sector. José Luis Pérez-Campoamor is considered an ‘excellent lawyer’, with a strong focus on administrative law aspects of M&A and financing deals, while Juan Moreno is named by clients as one of the ‘future stars of the Spanish legal profession’.

The public law team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados regularly advises on regulatory issues, government contracts - with particular emphasis on concessions and PPP schemes - and contentious-administrative proceedings in the energy, water, waste, transport, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agri-food or telecoms sectors. Leading the practice is Carlos Melón, whose practice cover advice to public and private entities on all types of administrative and public law matters. Pablo Silván regularly handles public procurement and infringements for a varied client base. With a keen focus on the environment, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, José Ignacio Vega is particularly skilled in public procurement and concessions.

The public law department at Andersen, led by José Vicente Morote, is focused on four key pillars: public procurement and administrative procedures; environmental law and sustainable development; energy regulation and industrial environment; and urban planning. Practice head Morote acts for an array of international companies and public entities on public procurement and administrative law issues. Arancha Bengoechea also maintains a broad practice, which covers contentious-administrative proceedings, public procurement and regulated sectors. Pedro Rubio advises and manages significant transactions and legal proceedings in Spain and before the General Court of the European Union.

In addition to providing regulatory advice to companies operating in a variety of sectors, Deloitte Legal showcases particular strength in urban planning matters, public procurement and bid protests. Practice head María Guinot Barona has considerable ‘knowledge and experience in administrative and regulatory law issues’, and is particularly active in the finance, energy, telecoms, and infrastructure segments. Salvi Pagès is adept in public contracts, concessions and contentious-administrative mandates. Carlos Tallón is a key name to note for clients from the energy and infrastructure sectors.

At Eversheds Sutherland, the public law department provides advisory and contentious support to clients from various regulated sectors, such as infrastructure, transport, energy, and pharmaceutical. The team is jointly led by Alberto Dorrego, whose practice covers government contracts, public works, and administrative concessions, and Andrés Jimenéz Diaz, who has extensive experience advising on public contracts in several segments, most notably transport and healthcare. At the associate level, Claudia García stands out for her focus on administrative litigation and public procurement.

GTA Villamagna Abogados is well versed in acting for Spanish construction companies and concessionaires in public infrastructure projects and contentious matters involving the mismanagement of public services. The team is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: Ernesto García-Trevijano, a key contact for energy clients; Marta Plaza, who specialises in public procurement; and Jesús Estrada, who boasts considerable expertise in administrative proceedings.

The public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP offers advice on the full spectrum of public law matters, including public procurement, administrative proceedings, subsidies, and litigation, demonstrating particular strength in the energy, natural resources, environment, and infrastructure sectors. Department head Iria Calviño advises major corporations, international investment banks, equity sponsors, and public entities in domestic and cross-border transactions within regulated sectors. Energy sector specialist José Ramón Mourenza also offers key support in public law mandates. Miguel Riaño is no longer at the firm.

Hogan Lovells Spain has considerable experience acting in high-profile administrative and public law cases before domestic and international courts and tribunals. The team is also well equipped to assist with public procurement matters and PPPs. Public and administrative law specialist Fernando Calancha Marzana, a state lawyer on leave of absence, is retained by an array of clients in regulatory, contentious, and corporate matters. Focused on the infrastructure sector, Lucas Osorio is particularly skilled in transactions involving regulated industries. Borja Fernández Burgueño and Raúl Matute have notable expertise in administrative, regulatory, and public law litigation.

Clients praise Bird & Bird for its ‘deep knowledge of the sector’s legal and regulatory framework’, its particular strength in public procurement, along with its sustained ‘relations with public administrations’. Department leader Coral Yáñez, who has over two decades' experience in regulatory and administrative law, attracts instructions from an impressive client roster operating in the energy, life sciences and pharmaceuticals spaces whom she regularly assists with sanctioning proceedings. Enrique Rivas has deep expertise advising on public procurement.

BROSETA Abogados stands out for its experience in advising on the financing and management of public infrastructure and regulated assets. The team is also a strong performer in administrative proceedings, urban planning and public procurement. Rosa Vidal stands out for her planning,  environmental, administrative and construction law expertise; José Luis Aguilar is regularly sought out to advise on arbitrations arising from energy contracts and projects; and Fernando Cacho is noted for his proficiency in public procurement and administrative proceedings. Alberto Palomar is a key figure in the administrative law and sports spaces, while Andrés Campaña is recommended for his knowledge of energy projects.

Recommended for its ‘deep knowledge of the sector and its regulations’, DLA Piper is well versed in advising in a wide spread of public law mandates, including public infrastructure, procurement, regulatory issues and administrative contentious matters. José María Barrios, the group's ‘go-to partner for public law and regulatory matters’, takes the lead on litigation and regulatory mandates. José Manuel Sala regularly acts in judicial proceedings against public authorities, while Carlos Daza is best known for his ability to handle energy transactions and public procurement.

Jointly led by public law expert Ignasi Costas and urban planning specialist Eva Giménez, DWF-RCD has extensive experience in business development strategies, such as the execution of entrepreneurship and R&D policies. It is also known for its work in public sector regulation and contentious administrative proceedings for clients from across the healthcare, science and research spaces. Alejandro Griffiths is also recommended; he is sought out by universities, research centres and technology companies for his strong track record in matters related to international procurement.

Equipped with a ‘high level of knowledge' and 'strong relationships with regulatory bodies, EY Abogados acts for a multitude of domestic and multinational companies, most of which operate in highly regulated sectors. Pablo Dorronsoro has deep experience advising on matters within the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Luis Ques’s practice spans the breadth of public and administrative law matters. Marta Salazar is another individual to note, who stands out for her track record in disputes involving energy projects.

Praised for its provision of ‘the highest quality service in Spain’, the public law team at Marimón Abogados possesses strong credentials in public procurement work as well as contentious-administrative proceedings for consumer, distribution and large infrastructure-sector clients. The team is co-led by Nathalie Klefisch, who is the first point of contact for domestic and international clients seeking representation in contentious proceedings, and Antonio Alcolea, who handles arbitration for construction and infrastructure clients.

The ‘excellent lawyers’ at MVA ASOCIADOS ‘stand out for their extensive knowledge' of public procurement processes, renewable energy projects, permitting issues, urban planning and environmental law. Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor leads the practice, regularly acting before contentious-administrative courts. Gonzalo Rubio and Javier Montalvo are other names to note for administrative proceedings, with a particular focus on the energy sector.

The ‘highly qualified and multidisciplinary’ public law team at ONTIER attracts instructions from a wide spread of public sector clients, private enterprises and individuals in relation to urban planning, energy and administrative law matters, as well as contentious-administrative proceedings. Francisco Javier Loriente Sainz handles a large number of court defence cases, while  Jorge Álvarez González has particular experience in navigating town planning and public administration issues. Javier Alagón Serrano, who joined from Pinsent Masons LLP in February 2023, is another name to note for clients from highly regulated sectors.

Focused on public law and regulated sectors, the department at Pinsent Masons LLP acts for public and private sector clients, including individuals, in public procurement, contentious matters, state aid and project development. The team has a keen focus on the transport, mobility, energy and infrastructure sectors. Amaia Rivas, a state attorney currently on leave, has a wealth of experience in the financial services, energy and real estate segments; she possesses a strong track record in proceedings before national and EU courts. Rivas oversees the practice alongside Miguel Nieto, who takes the lead on mandates involving the transport and mobility sectors.

Toda & Nel-lo’s ‘very solid public law team’ is regularly called upon by public and private sector clients seeking advice on complex administrative law matters, public procurement and related litigation. Co-founding partners Ignacio Toda and Ricard Nel-Lo are noted for their strong performance in court proceedings. Javier García is a key contact for urban planning, public procurement and public aid matters, while Pablo García Manzano is a reference for clients from the energy, telecoms and infrastructure spheres.

Singled out by clients for its ‘very high degree of specialisation in public law’, boutique firm Villar y Asociados Abogados is well versed in dealing with a variety of mandates, including public procurement, infrastructure projects, energy regulation and public services contracts. Practice head Jose Luis Villar 'performs outstandingly in court’. The ‘magnificent’ José María Echevarría and the ‘excellent’ Jorge Galán are also noted – both have extensive experience representing clients in judicial proceedings.