Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile

‘Very client-focused and efficient.’

‘Carlos Lao García is a very distinguished lawyer who has deep market-knowledge.’

‘The RyC Capital Markets team has ample experience in this matter and has members who know from within the operation of the CNMC itself, which is very beneficial in order to adapt specific advice with a forward-looking perspective in order to mitigate the possible risks that may arise later. In addition, the RyC team carries out didactic work in exposing complex matters that can be difficult to understand for lawyers who do not have the necessary expertise in this specialty.’

‘Carlos Lao and Alfonso Cárcamo have guaranteed the level of excellence of the advisory services provided during the last year at all times. They have been able to perfectly understand the needs of our internal client and adapt the advice, so I would highlight their proximity and ability to carry out the analysis of the specific case from the business perspective.’

‘The lawyers who assist us are the greatest plus and the reason that undoubtedly keeps us at Ramón y Cajal’s office, and their qualities are determined by punctuality and precision in deadlines, knowledge of legal regulations, involvement and breakdown of our entity and basically the cordial and affable treatment, which is always reflected in a high quality report. I want to highlight Miguel Sánchez and Andrés Mas.’

‘It is a proactive team that always seeks different creative solutions to legal issues that arise in operations.’

‘Involvement in operations. Knowledge. Endeavor to find solutions. Quick response.’

‘Great expertise which they also can explain in layman’s terms. Also very good in negotiating with counterparties to get to a common ground. Good communicators both ways.’

‘Norman Heckh is are very hands on, available and has great expertise in the matters that are important to us. Very good in communicating with us as client as well as our business partners to find a great solution for everybody.’

‘Excellent team. Good attention.’

‘The TMT team is responsive, commercial and super pragmatic in its approach to the advice they provide to us and our clients. They have an excellent insight into the priorities and challenges that clients face when trying to address the fast developing and often conflicting technology and data privacy legal developments and how those issues can be addressed in a sensible and practical way.’

‘Norman Heckh is a fantastic lawyer who has an excellent understanding of the difficulties our clients face with respect to the constantly emerging and contrasting technology and data privacy developments in Europe. He is very responsive, commercial and pragmatic in his advice which is impressive given the laws in this area (particularly in Spain) are often very legal, theoretical and not easy to grapple with from a business point of view.’

‘The team has a broad knowledge and is very competent and friendly. They are our go-to law firm in Spain as they always deliver on-point advice. Unlike other firms, we do not have to chase them and we always receive the required advice on time.’

‘Norman Heckh has a very broad knowledge in his field of work and is always keeping up to date – not only regarding developments in Spain, but also in other jurisdictions. We have had profound discussions about how to interpret the law and this has always broadened my horizon. Norman delivers quality work on time and we would never use any other Spanish lawyer. In addition to his legal skills, Norman’s German skills are outstanding and German clients appreciate this “extra value skill” a lot.’

‘The performance of the team was very good! I believe they have a good overal understanding of how technology works, making the topics more easy to deal with.’

‘It is an office that is involved in matters, they work with agility and knowledge of the entrusted matters, apart from having great availability and agility.’

‘In my view, the team stands out for its knowledge of the entrusted matters, their involvement in them and the ability to work together with the internal attorney. Specifically, Carlos Melón and Pablo Fuentes.’

‘Technical solvency of the partners responsible for the practice and specialization in litigation against the public sector, as they proceed from its elite Legal Bodies. Also the size of the Firm, entails a very direct deal with the Client. The price-quality ratio is also optimal.’

‘Professionals highly specialized in their subjects and on many occasions, elite professionals on leave of absence.’

‘RyC’s public team has exceptional knowledge, not only from the client’s point of view but also from the Administration, in which a large part of its partners have provided services, which makes them anticipate problems and offer rigorous solutions, effective and satisfactory.’

‘Carlos Melón and Manuel Muñoz are always on the client’s side, providing innovative, effective, proactive solutions and with a legal rigor that brings peace of mind to the client. Its multidisciplinary vision and global approach make its clients always feel in good hands.’

‘The teams of this firm are of very high professional quality and perfectly coordinated.’

‘The level of quality of their services and their professionals is very high and that is what makes them stand out from other competitors in their environment.’

‘Consolidated and cohesive team. It allows agility and speed in the management of the issues.’

‘Closeness to the client. Tailor-made advice.’

‘Great experience of all members both in general and specific areas of each one of them. Proactivity and anticipation to manage the process. Availability and agility in responding to all requirements.’

‘All the people who participated in the process demonstrated great professionalism and deep knowledge of the subject. The leadership and coordination of Alberto Alonso Ureba was very effective. At all times I had the peace of mind of being advised by great professionals with total confidence in their recommendations.’

‘The team at Ramón y Cajal is excellent. Their availability, speed of response and quality of their documents are very good.’

‘RYC lawyers know the practice, are up-to-date and also know the operation of their client, which is often vital for a good defense.’

‘Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Carmen Fernández Hontoria are experienced professionals who keep up-to-date and work hard.’

‘Coordinated team, which is important in procedural practice, quick to respond, collaborative and eager. I’d highlight Ramon Fernandez-Aceytuno, Carmen Fernandez Hontoria and Luis Carnicero.’

‘Permanent availability. Prompt attention to information requirements. Optimal knowledge and experience of the subject matter of the contracted services.’

‘Closeness, simplicity, trust. In particular Ana Fernandez and Fernando Manzanedo. Total flexibility to the demands and requirements that we formulate.’

‘I would like to acknowledge the work of two partners, specifically Luis Carnicero and Carmen Fernández-Hontoria. Both show an exceptional involvement with the client in the sense of dedicating the hours and own resources that are necessary to solve the problems that have been presented to us and that have required urgency. Likewise, both are very agile when it comes to proposing efficient solutions that allow solving problems.’

‘Of the Litigation and arbitration team of Ramón y Cajal, I would highlight their excellent availability to comment on each of the links in the procedure and the strategies to be followed. Likewise, also highlight the communication at all times about the status of the procedure, the detailed study of the issues and the quality of the writings.’

‘I would highlight Fernando Manzanedo, for his availability, in-depth knowledge of the issues, and good judgement in the conduct of the procedures. I’d also highlight the work of Fernando Tallón and Victor Rodríguez de Vera for their study and knowledge of the issues and excellent work in their preparation and coordination.’

‘They are a reference in competition matters. They take on topics of great complexity.’

‘Soundness in competition matters and in bidding processes for listed companies. Extensive knowledge of the role and internal functioning of the CNMV. Absolute availability.’

‘Ramon y Cajal has a deep knowledge of the area of Competition and EU Law. In addition, it is a proactive firm, which anticipates the needs of the client and offers different practical solutions to each question that arises. It adapts to customer needs and is flexible.’

‘I highlight Pedro Suarez and Javier Perez Fernandez. They are very empathetic, and they respond very quickly to any question that is made to them. They demonstrate a very deep knowledge of the area of competition and EU law, a matter that they explain to the client very clearly.’

‘Apart from the high technical qualification, the lawyers who have worked with us have always shown great availability and a quick response, as well as a friendly attitude and active listening. It is not a team that tries to impose its criteria, but rather that accompanies the client in making decisions. Javier Salinas and Pedro Suarez’.

‘In our experience, the work and follow-up of files by the Ramon y Cajal team have been excellent and with a very positive or magnificent final result. We are very satisfied with the results obtained.’

‘The team of Pedro Suárez and with Pablo González de Zárate and collaborators have advised us and managed a file on Competition Law with success and we must highlight the perfect and constant information that they have provided us at all times in the treatment and follow-up of this file. In other aspects, all the partners and collaborators of this Ramon y Cajal firm are close people and professionals who are very knowledgeable about their specialties.’

‘Pablo González de Zaráte had a very thorough analysis of our case, fully grasping the economics of the business model and translating it perfectly into legal framework. Also very responsive and cleverly challenging our own assumptions. Bespoke advice and careful when needed.’

‘The unconditional availability and quality of their work.’

‘Cristina Vidal – outstanding in her legal advice and her ability to manage the very complex matters of the company.’

‘Alfonso Cárcamo – excellent in his legal advice both for his technical knowledge and the deep legal sense of his opinions.’

‘Ramon y Cajal’s finance team is relatively small, compared to other firms, which allows it to be closer to its clients and to understand their idiosyncrasies and needs.’

‘The RyC team stands out for its agility, flexibility and ability to resolve questions efficiently and in a personalised way.’

‘The team works with agility, flexibility and ability to solve questions efficiently and personalised.’

‘Great experience in this practice. Availability. Quick and efficient solutions before urgent needs.’

‘Wisdom and good work in the interpretation and application of legal regulations.’

‘Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós is a wise person, with a legal training superior to any other specialist that I have known.’

‘The experience has been 100% satisfactory, the comparisons have always been in favor of this team’

‘I’d highlight Federico Lara.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the local industry’s environment and public bodies key persons and strategy. Exceptional knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework.’

‘Federico Lara and his team members are simply exceptional.’

‘The main asset, in addition to quality legal technical knowledge, is the preferential treatment that is felt. This proximity is not always found and in our opinion it is an asset.’

‘Exceptional wisdom and knowledge of Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós.’

‘They have a very extensive knowledge of the sector, multidisciplinary in nature and have direct personalized attention. Ramón y Cajal clearly differs from others due to the personal treatment, the quality of their work, the immediacy of the service and the very competitive prices they offer.’

‘Antonio de Mariano has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of law, not only related to energy, but practically any area that affects energy (commercial, civil, regulatory, real estate, etc.), as well as the energy sector, no only at a legal level, but also commercially.’

‘Ramón y Cajal’s project and energy team is excellent. Their availability, speed of response and quality of their documents are very good.’

‘Antonio de Mariano leading the team and Javier Beltrán as a prominent member provide excellent service, quickly and reliably attending to any need we have. They also provide a commercial sensitivity that we highly value, being very focused on anticipating our needs and providing us with high added value.’

‘Knowledge of the electrical energy production sector in Spain. Intervention in M&A operations.’

‘Knowledge of the subject. Tough negotiators.’

‘It is a very business-oriented practice with a very high degree of legal knowledge. Team always available and with a very fast response capacity.’

‘Dedication, knowledge and communication.’

‘The Ramón y Cajal team is very close and always accessible to clients; anytime, any day, when the need arises. Francisco Bengoetxea, as well as the rest of his team, are dedicated to meeting our needs. His advice, his rigor and thoroughness in the due diligence gives us a lot of confidence when closing operations.’

‘Much involvement and closeness.’

‘They are involved at the business level, beyond the mere work of an advisor.’

‘The great advantage of Ramón y Cajal lies in the knowledge they have of both the sector and the market, which allows them to provide a service highly oriented to the operational needs of their clients. They fully understand the business of merchandising and the regulatory risks associated with its development.’

‘The personal relationship of partners with clients. They are business advisers. They understand the macro risks of the sector and the micro risks of the company.’