‘The team has a high level of technical training and what makes them different from other firms is the number of senior officials who not only have extensive knowledge of the subject, but also have information on the functioning of the Administration and the area of competence of each department.’

‘They have expanded the subject matters of this practice, incorporating expert lawyers so that they provide a comprehensive and very complete service, something that clearly differentiates them from other firms.’

‘Their status as State Lawyers and experts in the field and their availability to attend to emergencies and queries that may arise. Jaime Almenar and José Manuel Cuenca are held in high regard.’ 

‘Clifford Chance’s public law team is exceptional in both its knowledge and its pragmatic approach to matters. Couldn’t be happier with them for the results they get.’

‘They know the matter in detail, they are very fast and agile. Jaime Almenar is an impressive lawyer because of the solidity of his knowledge in a way that you are always sure you are going to get the best possible result.’

‘Jaime Almenar’s contributions are certainly of great value, they have complemented the work of other lawyers and help the client find solutions to very complex problems.’ 

‘Its practical vision to find solutions. Leadership in meetings. Mastery of public contracting and its final results.’

‘It is worth highlighting the work of Fernando Irurzun and Clara Alcaraz.’

‘Excellent professionals with a vision beyond administrative law.’

‘Excellent accuracy and providing suitable alternatives and options.’

‘The department of public law stands out for its immediate availability, in-depth technical knowledge of the matter and teamwork.’

‘Javier Manchado and Juan Manuel Cabeza are aware of all the issues. You can work on any theme interchangeably with either of the two.’

‘Their knowledge, availability and immediacy.’

‘The proximity of the partners.’

‘Knowledge of the issues, agility in the response, availability and knowledge of clients.’

‘Excellence. Personalised. Involvement of the partners in the provision of the service.’

‘Availability, closeness, agility and professionalism. It is possible to obtain comprehensive solutions for the different projects we undertake.’

‘The public law team formed by Juan Alfonso Santamaría and Irene Fernández Puyol is excellent. Their availability, ability to meet deadlines and genuine concern for the client is appreciated.’

‘Irene Fernández Puyol is an excellent professional, with positive energy and the ability to work as a team with the client, whatever their profile, commendable. Her defense of interests before third parties and her empathy and rigor make her a key support.’

‘Availability, technical knowledge, ability to understand the client, proactivity.’

‘Santiago Garrido: deep technical knowledge, spatial vision of the issues, team coordination, etc.’

‘The professionalism of the team members and the availability of access whenever the client needs it.’

‘Irene Fernández Puyol and Carlos Vázquez Cobos are excellent professionals who advise clients in the best defense of their interests.’

‘What makes the team different in this practice are the people. Pedro Soto is a reference lawyer in the practice. He is an extraordinary professional, with outstanding technical skills and an excellent commercial approach. He is a person who gets the transactions done, but who is also capable of discarding one when it corresponds. Highly recommended.’

‘The most remarkable thing is that, although it is a team that advises on all branches of public law and energy, when dealing with any issue with them it always seems that one is receiving advice from a specialist team.’

‘In public law, Linklaters has developed a team that has fully consolidated over the past few years. In size and variety of issues that can be dealt with, they are perfectly at the level of the best national law firms.’

‘The quality of the work and their dedication. In addition, many are relatively young lawyers, which makes them stand out in the market. They continue to expand the team and attract talent.’

‘A flexible and well-coordinated team that allows integration with the client’s in-house lawyers for more effective advice aimed at implementing the company’s strategy.’

‘Active listening to the client to propose individualised creative solutions that allow satisfying the specific needs of the client in each case.’

‘Collaboration and knowledge of the business and operations to guide the needs.’

‘Uría has an excellent team of lawyers. They have in-depth knowledge of public law in general. They know the procedures and give excellent advice on the matter.’

‘Uría usually has the best and strives to provide a high quality service, above average. That differentiates it in the market. Mariano Magide represents that profile of an excellent lawyer: he has a deep knowledge of administrative law and is very commercial with clients.’

‘Experts in public law, with great technical knowledge and a business vision that gives enormous added value to their advice.’

‘Mariano Magide is a great expert in public law, combines technical knowledge with great practicality in the matter.’

‘Manuel Vélez is a lawyer with a very deep knowledge of the sector regulations, which allows the risks of the transaction to be correctly evaluated and weighted.’

‘Team with depth of resources, which allows facing stages with exceptional workloads.’

‘The two characteristics that stand out from the office are the attention, they are always there when needed, and the training, constantly updated with the latest news.’

‘Allen & Overy’s team is very efficient and technically exceptional. They are always ready to give a quick and agile response to the needs of the client.’

‘Victoria Martín is a lawyer with great technical knowledge of administrative law, excelling both in the preparation of legal reports, the management and handling of contentious-administrative lawsuits.’

‘Pablo Mayor is an exceptional partner with great technical knowledge of public law and administration. Both stand out for their availability to the client and for their great knowledge of the sector in which the clients operate.’

‘The quality, professionalism, depth and level of service of the public law department is unmatched. It is a guarantee of technical development and with a pragmatism and a proximity to the client’s business that speeds up the relationship and the resolution of the matters entrusted to them.’

‘Pablo Mayor is a differential element and has formed a team of great quality in which Enrique Díaz-Mauriño stands out for his great technical level.’

‘They offer new and innovative points of view, always taking into account the importance that the precedent always has in law.’

‘The treatment and collaboration together with competitive prices and adjusted to the scope and dimension of the work.’

‘It is a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team, allowing the same legal problem to be reviewed from several areas at the same time (Public, litigation, competition). Compared to other firms, they stand out in the quality of their advice, agility and in their business knowledge.’

‘The main thing is the solid knowledge in matters of public law and its extensive experience. They understand the needs of the business and are available, allowing them to meet the required deadlines.’

‘Fernando Calancha is an excellent lawyer, with extensive experience in the public sector.’

‘European and global vision. At the forefront of technology.’

‘It is a highly specialised team, reliable and with absolute availability. They show great knowledge of the sector, which allows them to always offer practical and executive solutions. In terms of quality, absolutely comparable to any other large firm in the market.’

‘Deloitte Legal currently has one of the most reliable public law teams on the market, both because of the enormous quality demonstrated in the wide variety of services that they are capable of providing -advice on both administrative and judicial procedures, preparation of reports and opinions, etc-, as well as for the quality of the advice provided in transactions with a high regulatory component.’

‘The plus is provided by María Guinot for her knowledge and for the effort she makes to adapt her advice to the client’s needs. Actively listening.’

‘María Guinot and Carlos Tallón are highly involved and collaborative on issues and respond quickly and effectively to queries. They have extensive knowledge of public law practice and are at the forefront of regulatory changes. They are also friendly and approachable.’

‘The knowledge of the business and the experience and skills they have, which are very high.’

‘Closeness, availability and total empathy with client needs.’

‘They have a very solid team that is capable of responding urgently to the needs of internal legal advice. They have a lot of knowledge in administrative law and in the handling of lawsuits against the public administrations.’

‘Growing team led by Alberto Dorrego and characterised by a high degree of innovation in the exercise of the practice.’

‘Alberto Dorrego is an indisputable benchmark in the field of public law and always provides an additional plus of excellence that in complex matters is completely differentiating.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the professional level of its partners, as well as the security and confidence that they transmit every time a matter is given to them. One is certain that the matter entrusted to it is in the best hands and will be defended in the best possible way.’

‘What makes it stand out is the professional prestige of its partners, in particular Alberto Dorrego, as well as their availability and closeness. He is one of the lawyers who best knows the transport sector.’

‘It is a firm that grows fast, does not stop improving, works with values and is client focused. They have very good professionals in all areas.’

‘They are great professionals, they also have an excellent way of working. They are very flexible and always available.’

‘The outstanding person is Alberto Dorrego, as he is technically highly qualified and provides quick and quality responses to client needs. His qualities are availability, understanding of the needs of the companies he advises and his great knowledge of administrative law and public administration.’

‘This is an exceptional public law firm. What makes it unique is its great knowledge and experience in the area -especially concessions- along with its ability to understand the needs of the public interest and make them compatible with the defense of private interests. The most powerful firm in concessions. I’d highlight its relationship with the client ability to listen, understand and dissect the problem to offer the best solution. In the face of any inconvenience or position of the opposing party, exceptional ability to offer satisfactory alternatives. Excellent negotiating skills.’

‘Ernesto García-Trevijano is a source of knowledge in public law. One of the best Spanish lawyers in public law. His past experience as a lawyer of the Council of State, his many publications, his unsurpassed knowledge of the Administration and his extensive professional practice, endow him with unbeatable rigor and facility to provide solutions to complex issues. His great humility and closeness in dealing with the client. Marta Plaza is a great urban law attorney. With a powerful training and very fast and skillful in meetings.’

‘Ernesto García-Trevijano has a deep knowledge of public law due to his experience and as a lawyer of the Council of State. The speed in understanding the problem, its analysis and resolution capacity are excellent.’

‘It is a multidisciplinary team that combines new technologies with traditional ones, so that the client always feels well advised. Well-planned strategies from the beginning to the end of each matter. They have been able to advance in the new means of communication caused by the pandemic, without abandoning close and continuous contact with the client.’

‘Jesús Estrada is highly appreciated for his knowledge and the way he deals with each problem, making the client feel comfortable with the chosen option, and bringing each matter to a successful conclusion. Ernesto García-Trevijano perfectly combines knowledge and experience, is able to adapt to complex situations and provide an appropriate solution.’

‘Their services are very satisfactory. The advice is completely tailored.’

‘Luis Ques is exceptional.’

‘The EY public law team unites great administrative knowledge with good ideas on public procurement, the pharmaceutical sector and business vision. They have no preconceived ideas and are capable of operating in litigation throughout Spain.’

‘The EY team efficiently takes advantage of its recognised experience of acting before the Courts of the European Union for the benefit of its client.’

‘In addition to being active in procedural matters, they have in-depth knowledge of antitrust law applied to energy that few law firms can offer.’

‘Very well trained, organised and highly efficient team.’

‘Ana López Carrascal offers maximum quality, always thinking of adding value. Very high commitment to the result. Always available.’

‘There is great internal coordination between different departments of the firm, which allows a 360 degree vision of the problems raised. Billing systems are extremely efficient and make work easy.’

‘It has associates with a very deep knowledge of the sector and who are totally involved in the analysis of the issues. Ana López Carrascal is a perfect example of this.’

‘Jorge Álvarez González is an outstanding lawyer.’

‘Knowledge of the subjects, availability for work, accredited experience.’

‘One of the most important advantages is the knowledge they have of the client’s company and its activity.’

‘Jorge Álvarez González is a person with a lot of experience, both doctrinal and in the practice of public law. He is personally involved in the files, and is highly available and accessible.’

‘There is very good team coordination, and this translates to the fact that they always cover the client’s needs at great speed.’

‘Jorge Álvarez González has a great control of matters, and resolves doubts quickly. The work, both his and that of the team, is fast and very good.’

‘It is a perfectly coordinated and very well managed team. In client service and advice, it is perceived that they have analysed the issues together in the team and the proposed solution is the result of prior analysis and consensus.’