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Ramón y Cajal Abogados Offices
CALLE ALMAGRO 16-18
28010 MADRID
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Spain > Capital markets: Debt Tier 2
The well-rounded capital markets group at Ramón y Cajal Abogados is the trusted adviser to numerous Spanish issuers as well as major and medium-sized banks acting as underwriters in debt offerings and securitisations. The team maintains strong institutional relationships with listing and regulatory authorities, and is adept at assisting with EMTN and other debt issuance programmes, as well as regulatory issues in this space. Carlos Lao has notable strength in cross-border transactions, with a special emphasis on the US and European markets; high-yield notes, green bonds, commercial paper notes and securitisation are all key areas of expertise for the practice co-head. Fellow co-leader Lucía García Clavería handles both DCM and ECM matters.Practice head(s):
Carlos Lao; Lucía García Clavería
Testimonials
‘An excellent team, which exceeds what is normally expected from an external firm, taking ownership of the project and the success of the transactions.’
‘We felt fully supported from a holistic point of view in the deal; this went beyond the purely legal part.’
Key clients
Inmobiliaria Colonial
Bankinter
Grenergy
Repsol
Canadian Solar
Grupo Amper
Montepino
Work highlights
- Advised Colonial on the Spanish law aspects of its €5bn dual EMTN programme registered with the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Acted as Spanish legal counsel to Canadian Solar as guarantor and its wholly-own Spanish subsidiary as issuer in connection with the renewal of its €100m green note programme to be registered in the MARF.
- Assisted Bankinter as sole arranger in connection with the €100m medium term green note programme of Grenergy filed in the MARF.
Spain > Capital markets: Equity Tier 2
The small but robust standalone capital markets team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados is skilled in the entire spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters. On the ECM front, the group most notably acts for IBEX 35-listed companies, banks, and underwriters in IPOs on BME Growth, follow-on offerings, private placements, and capital increases. Public M&A is another core area of focus for the team, which is jointly led by Carlos Lao, a seasoned capital markets practitioner with extensive experience in cross-border deals, and Lucía García Clavería, a name to note for IPOs, secondary offerings, listings, public M&A and corporate governance.Practice head(s):
Carlos Lao; Lucía García Clavería
Key clients
Inmobiliaria Colonial
Bankinter
Grenergy
Repsol
Canadian Solar
Grupo Amper
Montepino
Work highlights
- Advised Montepino Logística on its IPO listing on Euronext Access Paris.
- Advised Grenergy Renovables on a €90m share capital increase through a 144A/Reg. S accelerated bookbuild offering conducted by Citigroup, CaixaBank, Berenberg and RBC directed to qualified domestic and foreign investors in Europe and the US.
- Acted for Repsol Impacto Social (a wholly-owned SPV of Fundación Repsol) as promoter and adviser to Portobello Carbono Verde SCR, a €100m regulated venture capital company (sociedad de capital riesgo) registered in the CNMV.
Spain > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
At Ramón y Cajal Abogados, ‘the advice and cooperation is very client-oriented, and in addition to profound professional knowledge, the team also offers creative solutions‘. The TMT and data protection group handles a vast range of work, covering cybersecurity, e-business, online gaming, IT contracts, outsourcing projects, compliance, and cloud computing issues. ‘Friendly and sympathetic‘ lead partner Norman Heckh ‘demonstrates a very high level of professional competence and detailed knowledge‘. Senior associate María Luisa González also plays a pivotal role in advising key clients of the firm.Practice head(s):
Norman Heckh
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is characterised by a high level of professional competence, especially on new topics such as the Whistleblower Protection Act. Communication is very efficient. The advice and cooperation is very client-oriented. In addition to profound professional knowledge, the team also offers creative solutions.’
‘Normen Heckh has a very friendly, sympathetic manner, which makes the cooperation very pleasant. In addition, he demonstrates a very high level of professional competence and detailed knowledge, so you feel you are in good hands.’
‘Norman and his team have demonstrated great responsiveness, reliability and provision of legal advice from a pragmatic perspective, with excellent legal knowledge and understanding of business and the sector, particularly in technology, privacy and new trends such as AI. In comparison with other firms, I would highlight their proactivity in the analysis of new regulations and trends.’
‘I work mainly with Norman Heckh. Always available and gives advice that is not only in accordance with the law, but manageable from a business point of view, with common sense, seeking to fit the way of work and organisation of the company. In addition to Norman, I would highlight his senior associate, María Luisa González, who has some of the greatest skills in data protection and privacy of any lawyer in Spain.’
‘A strong team with a commercial, practical approach to providing clients with legal advice. Not easy to find in the Spanish legal market.’
‘Norman Heckh is a standout leader in his practice area. Responsive, commercial and practical. He does not lose sight of the issues that are critical to clients to resolve.’
‘Great team, very knowledgeable and great value added. Norman Heckh is the lead partner.’
‘A multidisciplinary team that supports each other to solve client problems.’
Key clients
Logista
Reef Technology
Instituto de Contabilidad y Auditoría de Cuentasde España -ICAC
Amazon
Repsol
Haya Real State
Mazars
Zimmer Biomet
Homeserve
Fraternidad-Muprespa
Telefónica
Palo Alto Networks
Evolution
Network Steel Group
Enzyme
Enerparc
Enjoy Zaragoza
BMW
WarnerMedia
Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
Ericsson
Sonae Sierra
Siemens Healthcare
Suez
Iberia Express
General Optica
Vueling
Lamberts
Econocom
Redexis
Gesternova
Siemens Healthcare
Seppelec
Work highlights
- Advised REEF on the set up of a black kitchen project in Spain in joint venture with CEPSA, having defined and implemented all legal e-commerce requirements, including website terms, terms and conditions, and e-marketing.
- Advised Logista on a comprehensive data protection review of all the processes of the company.
- Advised Telefónica on the acquisition of a sophisticated cybersecurity entity.
Spain > Industry focus: Food Tier 2
Equipped with a sound ‘understanding of the specifics of the food industry’, Ramón y Cajal Abogados expertly handles matters for some of the largest national food sector clients. The team, whose expertise encompasses Spanish and EU regulations affecting the agri-food sector, is led by a capable duo: José Ignacio Vega - noted for his public law capabilities - adeptly helps distilleries and agri-food clients navigate food chain law and legislative changes; and Javier Salinas, who is well versed in competition matters. Claudia Castillo is another name to note for competition matters.Practice head(s):
José Ignacio Vega; Javier Salinas
Other key lawyers:
Claudia Castillo; Alejandro Feria
Testimonials
‘Knowledge and understanding of the specifics of the food industry (concurrent regulations at a national, European and international level).’
‘José Ignacio Vega and Javier Salinas are the lawyers we work with the most. We highlight their high professional quality, availability and proximity to the client. ’
‘Javier Salinas, a great specialist in the field of food law, offers adequate advice adapted to the client’s needs.’
Key clients
Condis
Lamberts Española
Industrias Cárnicas Tello
Mercadona
Adevin (Libre Asociación De Destiladores Y Rectificadores De Alcoholes Y Aguardientes Vínicos)
Restalia
Alcoholera De La Puebla
Aeve (Asociación Empresarial De Vinos De España)
Schreiber
Alcoholes De Tomelloso
Witzelmann
Cesfac (Confederación Española De Fabricantes De Alimentos Compuestos Para Animales)
Sqrups
Cades Penedes
Aecoc
Borges
Agralco
Aene (Asociación Española De Fabricantes Y Distribuidores De Productos De Nutrición Enteral)
Lidl
Makro
Andi (Asociación Nacional De Fabricantes De Productos De Dietética Infantil)
Almendras F Morales
J. García Carrión
Asedas (Asociación Española De Distribuidores, Autoservicios Y Supermercados)
Casa Ametller
Migasa
Mostos, Vinos Y Alcoholes
Alvinesa
Reef
Aneo (Asociación Nacional De Empresas De Aceite De Orujo De Oliva)
Anierac (Asociación Nacional De Industriales Envasadores Y Refinadores De Aceites Comestibles)
Asoliva (Asociación Española De La Industria Y El Comercio Exportador Del Aceite De Oliva)
The Summer Berry Company
Apoexpa (Asociación De Productores – Exportadores De Frutas, Uva De Mesa Y Otros Productos Agrarios)
Coexphal (Asociación De Organizaciones De Productores De Frutas Y Hortalizas De La Provincia De Almería)
Fecoam (Federación De Cooperativas Agrarias De Murcia)
El Pozo Alimentación – Grupo Fuertes
Work highlights
- Advised LIDL on a variety of matters related to competition law, consumer law and unfair practices.
- Advised BORGES on the compatibility of certain agreements and standard conditions with the Food Chain Law.
- Assisted J GARCÍA CARRIÓN in an appeal before the Supreme Court related to an order adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food approving the standard extension agreement for the wine sector.
Spain > Industry focus: TMT Tier 2
The TMT practice at Ramón y Cajal Abogados has ‘a commercial, practical approach to legal advice that is not easy to find in the Spanish legal market’. Lead partner Norman Heckh is the standout practitioner and he ‘impresses with his profound legal knowledge and very friendly, sympathetic and motivated manner‘. His recent engagements include advising Google on Spanish legal requirements regarding e-marketing activities, and assisting Reef Technology with setting up a black kitchen project through a joint venture with CEPSA.Practice head(s):
Norman Heckh
Testimonials
‘The team is characterised by a high level of professional competence and profound legal knowledge. Communication is very efficient. The advice and cooperation is very client-oriented.’
‘Norman Heckh is very knowledgeable and impresses with his profound legal knowledge. He advises in various languages: Spanish, English and German. Normen Heckh is also characterised by a very friendly, sympathetic and motivated manner. He is always oriented towards the well-being of the client.’
‘A strong team with a commercial, practical approach to providing clients with legal advice. Not easy to find in the Spanish legal market.’
‘Norman Heckh is a stand out leader in his practice area. Responsive, commercial and practical. He does not lose sight of the issues that are critical to clients to resolve.’
‘Great team around Norman Heckh, very knowledgeable and price sensitive.’
‘Norman Heckh is the lead. Great lawyer I can highly recommend.’
Key clients
Mapfre Tech
Reef Technology
Telefónica
Haya Real State
Deutsche Telekom
Homeserve
Eurofred
Network Steel Group
Ignis
Enerparc
BMW
Evolution
Sonae Sierra
Econocom
Redexis
Gesternova
SGS
Ansys
Apple
Applause
Work highlights
- Advised REEF in the set-up of a black kitchen project in Spain in joint venture with CEPSA, having defined and implemented all legal e-commerce requirements, including website terms, terms and conditions, e-marketing, etc.
- Provided assistance to Mapfre Tech with exclusive dedication to the analysis and processing of a large amount of tech driven for the whole group.
- Advised Telefónica on the acquisition of a sophisticated cybersecurity entity.
Spain > Public law Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Carlos Melón
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
FCC Group (FCC Medio Ambiente, FCC Aqualia and FCC Construcción)
Mercadona
Acciona
BP
ACS Group (Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras)
ArcelorMittal España
Repsol
Madrid Calle 30
Mémora Servicios Funerarios
Total Energies
Iberdrola
Riu Hotels & Resorts
Zur Rose Group (Promofarma)
Canal de Isabel II
Forestalia Renovables
Etex Group (Pladur Gypsum)
Sterycicle Group (Consenur and Ectec)
Acciona Energía
Hotel Business Association of Madrid
Consorcio Regional de Transportes Regulares de Madrid
AGERSAN (Business association of waste managers)
ASEGRE (Business association of health waste managers)
Grupo Azvi
Ascendi
Work highlights
- Advised leading associations in the healthcare waste sector (ASEGRE and AGERSAN) on the initiative to harmonise the regulation of healthcare waste.
- Advised a number of construction and services companies (FCC, ACCIONA, among others) on the reestablishment of economic equilibrium and compensation of cost overruns in numerous public sector contracts.
- Advised the consortium of bidders (ASCENDI, among other companies) regarding the participation in the tender called by the Regional Government of Aragón for the award of up to 11 concession contracts for the construction and operation of various road itineraries within the Extraordinary Road Plan 2020-2025.
Spain > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The ‘completely client-oriented‘ litigation team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados excels in all types of national and international disputes. The group handles contentious matters related to the construction, infrastructure, energy, finance, and real estate sectors, acting for a diverse client roster that includes some of the largest Spanish corporates and financial institutions. Post-M&A disputes are a particular strength of the team, as is representation in arbitration proceedings before the main international arbitration courts. Madrid-based Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Luis Briones in Barcelona co-lead the team; Fernández-Aceytuno focuses on business restructuring processes and is highly sought out by large companies and financial institutions in pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, while Briones has a track record of representing defendants in judicial and arbitration cases involving civil and commercial law. The ‘outstanding‘ Fernando Tallón and Fernando Manzanedo are also part of the core team.Practice head(s):
Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno; Luis Briones
Other key lawyers:
Fernando Manzanedo; Carmen Fernández-Hontoria; Fernando Tallón; Eduardo Reigadas; Víctor Rodríguez de Vera
Testimonials
‘The Ramón y Cajal team stands out for its high degree of professionalism, perfection of its work and optimal advice.’
‘Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno is a great professional who knows how to understand the client’s needs and offers completely adapted and effective advice.’
‘Closeness and flexibility in its adaptation to the client’s needs.’
‘Ramón y Cajal has an outstanding dispute resolution department. In recent years they have become a benchmark in the sector of banking disputes and large claims.’
‘The team is completely client-oriented and perfectly aligned with the needs of the matters.’
‘I would highlight the specialisation and knowledge of the sector. Likewise, they demonstrate great dedication to each matter. They are very detailed and demanding on a technical level. ’
‘The team is exceptional, there is a distribution of tasks, coordination and respect among them that results in fluid and motivating work.’
‘What makes them stand out is that they have outstanding technical preparation, their relationship with the client is close and they know how to transmit ideas, concepts and needs in an understandable, close and immediate way. Fernando Tallón and Víctor Rodríguez de Vera are outstanding.’
Key clients
Banco Santander, S.A.
Caixabank, S.A.
Gesternova. S.A.
Abanca Corporacion Bancaria, S.A.
Fundación Real Maestranza De Caballería De Sevilla
Deutsche Bank, S.A.
Ortiz Construcciones Y Proyectos, S.A.
Unicaja Banco, S.A.
Redexis, S.A.
Kutxabank, S.A.
Bankinter, S.A.
Carmila España, S.L.
Sociedad De Gestión De Activos Procedentes De La Reestructuración Bancaria, S.A. (Sareb)
Borges International Group
Renta 4 Banco, S.A.
Ortiz Construcciones S.A. Y Tecnología De La Construcción Y Obras Públicas S.A. (Tecopsa)
Epsilon Hotels, S.L. (Grupo Hotusa)
Galena Hotels, S.L.U. (Grupo Hotusa)
Singular Bank, S.A.U.
Work highlights
- Representing Kutxabank in a preliminary ruling made to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- Representing Ortiz Construcciones and Tecopsa in a judicial proceeding in relation to a corporate conflict between some of its shareholders.
- Successfully represented Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria S.A. in proceedings against Dulcinea.
Spain > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Ramón y Cajal Abogados‘ Madrid-based team advises clients on the financing of medications, the advertising of medicines, and the direct supply of medication to hospitals. Practice co-head José Ignacio Vega maintains a public law-focused practice, frequently assisting clients with public procurement issues. Co-head Norman Heckh is noted for his knowledge of commercial law, cybersecurity and data protection matters.Practice head(s):
José Ignacio Vega; Norman Heckh
Testimonials
‘José Ignacio Vega has knowledge of the law and jurisprudence, and the ability to draw up an effective strategy. All of this together with a pragmatic and realistic vision when explaining the possibilities and expectations to the client. He never promised what he could not deliver and delivered more than what we expected.’
Key clients
Personal Healthcare National Association
Spanish Generic Medicines National Association
Kern Pharma
Biogen
Asociación Española Nutrición Enteral
Viatris Pharmaceutical
Farmaindustria
Vithas
Promofarma Ecom SL
Laboratorios Alter
General Óptica
UPSA Pharma SA
Zimmer Biomet
ZS Associates
Work highlights
- Advising Promofarma Ecom SL on the development of a cross-border online sales model for medicines and other BTC products.
- Defending Farmaindustria in the contentious-administrative process against the Ministry of Health as a consequence of the tendering of an important contract for the supply of medicines.
Spain > Banking and finance Tier 4
With the ability to handle a broad range of matters, from syndicated lending to asset-based deals, refinancings and project finance, Ramón y Cajal Abogados houses a banking and finance practice focused on mid-market transactions and financial services regulatory issues. Specialised in structured, corporate, and acquisition finance as well as debt restructuring, Amado Giménez ‘leads a team characterised by its technical depth and its focus on getting the deal done‘. Regulatory work is overseen by Cristina Vidal and Alfonso Fernández-Miranda, both of whom are skilled at assisting financial institutions, investment firms, collective investment schemes and listed companies.Practice head(s):
Amado Giménez; Cristina Vidal; Alfonso Fernández-Miranda
Other key lawyers:
Alfonso Cárcamo; Diego Gabarain
Testimonials
‘Fantastic team led by Amado Giménez, a lawyer with extensive experience in all types of processes.’
‘They are always there when you need them and with fantastic quality.’
‘RyC is a reference in legal advice on restructuring plans and bankruptcy situations.’
‘The plus they offer is their high technical knowledge, accessibility, and how easy it is to deal with them. I highlight Amado Giménez and Diego Garabain.’
‘They are in constant communication with the administration and with companies in our sector so that they are capable of organising reflection meetings between members of different financial entities with similar needs and with the same interests in seeking solutions.’
‘Amado Giménez leads a team characterised by its technical depth and its focus on getting the deal done, without causing unnecessary problems or wasting time for the parties.’
‘Strengths: quick response, mastery of the topics, immediate understanding of the issues under discussion.’
‘Partners fully involved and on the front line of action, with full knowledge of every last detail of the service to be provided, the needs of the sector and the business. Great quality and professionalism in the service. Great legal knowledge.’
Key clients
Banco Sabadell
Fondo de Apoyo a la Solvencia de Empresas (FASEE) (Solvency Fund for Strategic Companies)
Q-Energy
INV Seguridad
INBEST Socimi
Bankinter
Banco Santander
Trajano Socimi
Limestone Capital (Development Palmira)
Caixabank
Work highlights
- Advised GRUPO INV on the refinancing of the long-term bank debt of INV Seguridad and its group of companies.
- Assisted Caixabank in the granting of structured facility to SOCIMI Inbest for the acquisition of a building located in Calle Velázquez 21 in Madrid.
- Advised Grupo Chamartín and Alueuropa on the execution of a syndicated corporate financing transaction with the financial entities Banco Santander (as coordinator and sustainability agent), BBVA, Caixabank, Banco Sabadell, Abanca, e Ibercaja.
Spain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Ramón y Cajal Abogados is equipped to support clients – chiefly companies operating in regulated sectors and financial institutions – in the full spectrum of M&A matters, excelling particularly in the middle market. Singled out for his significant experience in deals involving listed securities, Miguel García Stuyck jointly heads up the department with Álvaro Bertrán, an ‘excellent professional‘ recommended for M&A and equity investments in the industrial and renewables segments.Practice head(s):
Miguel García Stuyck; Álvaro Bertrán
Other key lawyers:
Antonio de Mariano; Alfonso Cárcamo; Cristina Vidal; Javier Beltrán
Testimonials
‘They offer personalised treatment adapted to the client’s needs, which makes them stand out from other firms with more generic legal advice procedures.’
‘They have a high analytical and error detection capacity, which makes them greatly optimise response times compared to the competition. They have a high degree of experience in the sector.’
‘In this firm, you come into contact with the person who is going to carry out the services and they remain by your side until the end.’
‘Alvaro Bertrán is an excellent professional who provides support and creative solutions, especially in complex contractual issues.’
‘Antonio de Mariano and Javier Beltrán are excellent professionals with a commitment to the client, a taste for details and creative mindsets when it comes to finding solutions.’
‘We would like to highlight the specialisation and experience that Ramón y Cajal offers in fields such as corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation. Furthermore, the team’s ability to collaborate both within the firm and with other professionals and networks of contacts is a differentiating factor that makes them unique.’
‘They have an exceptional legal team that stands out for its focus on client service and ability to understand the needs and objectives of its clients. Special mention for Alvaro with whom we have worked very comfortably to close an important M&A transaction.’
‘Very prepared and responsible team.’
Key clients
Fondo de Apoyo a la Solvencia de Empresas (FASEE)
Solaer
Benditas Drinks
Arena Green Power
Aurica Capital
Q Energy
Alacer Mas
Industrias Cárnicas Tello
DBR Group
Work highlights
- Advising Arena Power on the sale of 100% of the shares of the SPVs owing a total of 40 PV projects, which amount to a total of 268MW.
- Advising Solaer’s former shareholders on the sale of 100% of the shares of Solaer Group to Solarpack.
- Assisting Alacer Mas in the sale and purchase of 100% of the share capital of Alacer Mas and 100% of the share capital of Montajes Técnicos de Inoxidable.
Spain > Environment Tier 4
The environmental team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados offers clients expertise in land use and urban planning issues, as well as assistance with contentious-administrative matters and judicial proceedings. Key names to note include Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós, who is highly experienced in environmental litigation and urban planning matters, and criminal law specialist Enrique Molina, who is often engaged by both domestic and international players. Federico Lara acts for companies, public entities and individuals in administrative proceedings involving environmental law.Practice head(s):
Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós; Enrique Molina
Other key lawyers:
Federico Lara; Jorge Crespo
Key clients
Canal Gestion Lanzarote
MORENA FILMS
EMASA
Villaricos
Sociedad Azucarera Larios Inmobiliaria
Ayuntamiento de Carboneras
Canal de Isabel II, S.A.M.P.
ACP LEVEL, S.L. / Grupo Inmobiliario Tremon S.A.
TRËMON
Cabildo de Lanzarote
Inversiones Puente Nuevo Resort S.L.
Asociación Provincial de Estaciones de Servicio de Almería
Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
FCC Construction
General de Galerias Comerciales
Work highlights
- Advised VILLARICOS, S.L. on administrative and judicial proceedings concerning the financial liability claim against the General State Administration for the economic damage caused to neighbouring landowners by the decision not to decontaminate the land affected by the nuclear incident at Palomares (Almería) in 1966.
- Assisted CANAL DE ISABEL II, S.A.M.P. with a contentious-administrative appeal before the Supreme Court in relation to water supply from the the Tagus River.
- Acting for GENERAL DE GALERÍAS COMERCIALES y EMASA in the challenging of the flooding maps approved by the Segura Hydrographic Conference (River Basin Authority).
Spain > Projects and energy Tier 4
Financial institutions, energy and natural resources companies turn to the ‘multidisciplinary’ team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados for its ‘extensive experience‘ in project finance, M&A, contractual and regulatory work in the energy sector. Leadership is shared between regulatory specialist Pablo Silván, ‘one of Spain’s most commercial senior lawyers specialising in renewables‘, and Antonio de Mariano, who advises on contractual negotiations and disputes.Practice head(s):
Pablo Silván; Antonio de Mariano
Other key lawyers:
Carlos Melón; Javier Beltrán
Testimonials
‘The availability of the team is absolute and the service they offer is complete and multidisciplinary.’
‘Availability and technical excellence. They have always given us a legally viable solution to any query that has been posed to them at the time, all without prejudice to a subsequent study, analysis and issuance of a report.’
‘Very specialised team in hydrogen matters. Pablo Silván is always very precise in the complex issues raised.’
‘It is a firm that is very committed to the client; they have a very high success rate in all the transactions undertaken with them.’
‘Great professionals with extensive experience in the sector, offering alternatives to the client when the situation requires it.’
‘RyC is a multidisciplinary firm that, with a large team of professionals, has addressed the energy issues that we have entrusted to it with a high capacity for resolution, diligence and agility. We are very happy to be able to count on its experience and support.’
‘Much deeper engagement of partners and senior team members in execution than is usual in similar firms.’
‘Antonio de Mariano is one of Spain’s most commercial senior lawyers specialising in renewables. His knowledge of the prevailing market conditions at any point in time is always outstanding. He regularly provides very valuable market intelligence beyond the strict limits of legal practice.’
Key clients
Arena Green Power
Solaer
Qualitas Energy
Banco Sabadell
BP
Engie
Enerparc
Q-Energy Europe Gmbh (formerly Hamwha Q-Cells)
Edora Global
Sustainable Energy One (Greenvolt)
Acciona Energía
Ascendi
Work highlights
- Advising Solaer’s former shareholders on the sale of 100% of the shares of Solaer Group (with a portfolio of 2.8 GW PV projects under development, construction or operation in Spain and Italy) to Solarpack.
- Advising a consortium composed of Ascendi (Ardian) and several Spanish construction companies in relation to their participation in the tender for various concession contracts for the construction and operation of roads called by the Government of Aragon.
- Advising FCC Aqualia regarding the production and marketing of renewable gases (bio methane) manufactured in wastewater and sewage treatment facilities.
Spain > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Known for offering ‘exceptional expertise in urban planning and real estate’, Ramón y Cajal Abogados acts for a variety of national and international companies, including financial institutions, listed companies, investment funds and developers. The practice is jointly led by Miguel Ferre, whose practice covers a spread of industrial, residential and commercial assets, and Francisco Bengoetxea, who draws on his background in urban planning and environmental law to handle land purchases and mandates involving protected buildings.Practice head(s):
Miguel Ferre; Francisco Bengoetxea
Other key lawyers:
Jaime Gutiérrez; Marta Santos; Ane Basterretxea
Testimonials
‘Very multidisciplinary team, highly trained and effective in solving the problems that arise.’
‘Ramón y Cajal Abogados is a firm that stands out for the experience, professionalism and commitment of its professionals. In-house lawyers should know that the team has extensive experience in the field of public, regulatory, urban planning and real estate law, and that it offers personalised and effective solutions to each case.’
‘Up-to-date knowledge of the law, especially in urban planning. In addition to providing an enormous feeling of security given their know-how, they are very decisive and practical, thus greatly facilitating the closing of transactions – always successfully.’
‘The nature of a small firm means that the people in charge of the operation are fully involved, from associates to partners and directors. I would highlight the good work of Miguel Ferré and Francisco Bengoetxea.’
‘Francisco Bengoetxea has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my case. His legal experience and skills were evident in all aspects of our interactions, from his meticulous case preparation and commercial awareness to his excellent negotiation skills. What really stood out was the level of support he provided. He was not only legal counsel, but also a trusted confidant who went above and beyond to make sure I felt heard and understood. His clear communication and responsiveness made me feel like a priority, and I always knew I was in capable hands.’
‘It is a relatively new team and yet perfectly cohesive. His strength is excellent technical knowledge and the ability to dialogue and convince a very complicated counterpart. They have demonstrated great flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances during the development of the work.’
‘Ramon y Cajal has exceptional expertise in urban planning and real estate. Great knowledge at a very reasonable price. They always work incessantly to achieve the best results. ’
Key clients
CaixaBank
Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI
Merlin Properties SOCIMI
Bankinter Investment
Valfondo Gestión – Bankinter Logística SOCIMI
Carmila (Carrefour Group)
HM Hospitales
Compañía Europea de Arrendamientos Urbanos San Sebastián de los Reyes
Engie
Saria
Kajima Europe
Monthisa Inmobiliaria
Iberdrola Inmobiliaria
Stoneshield Investments
Banco Santander / Diglo
Repsol
Aedas Homes
Work highlights
- Advised CaixaBank, S.A. on the sale of the emblematic building located at 51 Paseo de la Castellana (CaixaBank’s headquarters in Madrid) for €238.5m.
- Advised Valfondo Gestión on the IPO of Bankinter Logística SOCIMI, S.A. (a Spanish REIT) that owns multiple logistics assets in Spain.
- Advised Inmobiliaria Colonial on the sale of a 17,000 sq. m. tertiary plot located in a strategic office area of the city of Madrid in favour of Siemens for the development of its headquarters in Spain.
Spain > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Ramón y Cajal Abogados regularly advises on group restructurings, creditor rights, board liability issues, debt refinancings, acquisition of business units, and bankruptcies. Its client roster includes corporates and financial institutions from a range of industries, including energy, real estate, and pharmaceuticals. Among recent team developments, Javier Menchén left the firm in March 2023; Amado Giménez, who takes the lead in restructuring matters, is now overseeing the team alongside Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno, responsible for the insolvency side of the practice. Carmen Fernández-Hontoria is also recommended by clients for her proficiency in restructuring and insolvency mandates.Practice head(s):
Amado Giménez; Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Ramón y Cajal work team knows perfectly well the judicial processes in which we are involved. Our daily work is to try to avoid, as far as possible, adverse situations for our clients, and in the worst case scenario, structure shareholder agreements or bankruptcy proceedings; that is where the Ramón y Cajal team always advises us successfully.’
‘Accessibility, treatment, cordiality and 100% availability. In addition to knowing and having a clear opinion about what they are talking about, they know how to explain it very well, a quality that is essential in processes where there is a large pool of creditors.’
‘In recent years, Ramon y Cajal has led or been involved in the most relevant restructuring and/or insolvency operations in the Spanish market, becoming a national reference.’
‘Partners Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Carmen Fernández-Hontoria are recognised by the market for having led complex proceedings in Spain in recent years, reaching innovative and successful solutions.’
‘The Ramón y Cajal team is highly trained and qualified.’
‘The client service is unbeatable. They stand out for their adaptation and search for the best practical and satisfactory solutions, as well as their reliability and technical capabilities.’
‘Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Carmen Fernández-Hontoria have an excellent level of knowledge and extensive experience in very relevant restructuring and insolvency matters. The closeness to the client, and the clear vocation for good service are worth highlighting.’
Key clients
Grupo Abengoa
José Sánchez Peñate
Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos
Banco Santander
Econocom
EDP España
SAREB
Unicaja
Abanca
MAN Energie Solutions
Hidronorte Energía
INV Seguridad
Work highlights
- Advising the Abengoa Group since 2020 in the debt restructuring process and subsequent bankruptcy process.
- Advises Grupo Ortiz Construcciones, one of the main Spanish construction companies, on the sale process of a productive unit.
Spain > White-collar crime Tier 4
Equipped with ‘great knowledge of criminal law and the functioning of the justice system’, the team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados advises well-known Spanish companies and high-profile individuals on a wide range of white-collar crime matters, including tax evasion, corruption, forgery, fraud and environmental offences. Leadership is shared between 'excellent criminal lawyer' Enrique Molina, who is ‘highly respected in the courts and tribunals’, and Javier Gómez Bermúdez, who has extensive experience in corruption cases.Practice head(s):
Enrique Molina; Javier Gómez Bermúdez
Testimonials
‘Transmits security to the client. Enrique Molina is the lawyer we work with.’
‘Enrique Molina is an excellent criminal lawyer. Masters the practice and criminal process.’
‘Great knowledge of criminal law and the functioning of the justice system.’
‘Enrique Molina – one of the best criminal lawyers in Spain. He is agile and very knowledgeable of Spanish criminal and procedural law. Furthermore, due to his extensive experience, he knows how to make the best decisions at the right time. He is highly respected in the courts and tribunals.’
Key clients
Banco Mediolanum
Grupo Renta 4
Globalcaja
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara
Endesa – Enel Green Power
Grant Thornton
Elecnor
Dominion Global Dominion Access
FCC
Abengoa
Work highlights
- Defended Bartolomé Cursach during the trial that took place in 2022 and concluded with a notable withdrawal of charges by the Public Prosecutor’s Office which was echoed by all the media.
- Acting as a private prosecutor in the ongoing trial against Judge Mr. Penalva, Prosecutor Mr. Subirán, and the police group specialised in money laundering for the crimes of disclosure of secrets, obstruction of justice, and judicial misconduct committed during the investigation stage of the Cursach Case.
Spain > EU and competition Tier 5
Working with a variety of Spanish corporates and well-known multinationals, Ramón y Cajal Abogados is ‘a firm that perfectly combines expertise in competition and EU law with procedural practice’. The team is particularly well placed to handle private enforcement cases and contentious matters, including appellate cases, before the national courts. Javier Salinas handles merger control work and judicial appeals. Former practice head Pedro Suarez and counsel Pablo González de Zárate left the firm in February 2024.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very client oriented and experienced team. Particular in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of private enforcement. Result oriented and proactive when it comes to identifying legal and strategic risks. Very nice team to work with.’
‘It is a firm that perfectly combines expertise in competition and EU law with procedural practice. It is a very complete team, technically very good, up to date with any developments or news; they anticipate the client’s needs, are fully available at any time you require their services and close to the client. It is a stable team. ’
‘The Ramón y Cajal team carries out its activity very close to the client, personalising its attention. It demonstrates very good organisation and management.’
‘They provide very professional and friendly treatment to the client, working as a team and really understanding its internal and external reality.’
‘There is a great professional and multidisciplinary team that you can count on because they can do a 360-degree study of the case that arises in order to give the best advice.’
Key clients
Telefónica
Atresmedia
Cepsa
Caixabank
BBVA
Ferrovial
Repsol
Stericycle
Jez Sistemas Ferroviarios (“JEZ”)
Cartel Damage Claims
Copasa
Schreiber
General Dynamics
Cinema Next
Edebé
Meisa
Altia
Leti
Meiji Pharma
Vithas
Sisley
Manufacturas Aura
Banco Santander
Mapfre
Howden
Work highlights
- Instructed by more than 30 relevant corporate claimants to bring a second wave of damage claims in connection with the Paper Envelopes case, where the Spanish Supreme Court has recently confirmed compensation amounting to more than €5 m in total in relation to the first wave of claims.
- Advised JEZ and one of its executives on the proceedings before the Spanish Supreme Court, which has fully upheld the Audiencia Nacional ruling which annulled the fine imposed by the CNMC in the Infraestructuras Ferroviarias case.
- Defended the legality of the CNMC decision in the judicial proceedings before the Supreme Court following the successful complaint brought by CAIXABANK before the CNMC, which gave rise to its infringement decision against different bar associations in relation to the price scales issued on the calculation of litigation costs.
Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1986 and focused on the financial and business world, Ramón y Cajal has established itself as one of the top Spanish law firms on the basis of the solid legal background of its members, the full commitment to efficiency and quality and the personal involvement of the partners in the client dealings. Its size enables the firm to take advantage of multidisciplinary capacities and synergies and to successfully conclude matters of significant complexity and scope.
Ramón y Cajal has built a valuable clientele, comprising many of the largest listed Spanish companies in terms of capitalisation. As some of these companies have a noteworthy international presence and regularly handle cross-border transactions, the firm is involved in relevant capital markets and corporate transactions every year.
With more than 120 lawyers, Ramón y Cajal Abogados is well placed to advise on complex transactions across a full range of legal disciplines.
Areas of practice: Services provided include capital markets, corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring and insolvency, regulatory, construction, projects finance, planning and real estate, employment, IP/IT and tax advice.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Amado Giménez | ||
Capital markets | Francisco Palá | ||
Capital markets | Lucía García | ||
Capital markets | Carlos Lao | ||
Project finance | Amado Giménez | ||
Corporate and M&A | Miguel García Stuyck | ||
Corporate and M&A | Álvaro Bertrán | ||
EU and competition | Javier Salinas | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Luis Briones | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Amado Giménez | ||
Criminal | Enrique Molina | ||
Criminal | Javier Gómez-Bermúdez | ||
Tax | Luis Rodríguez-Ramos | ||
Real estate and urban planning | Francisco Bengoetxea | ||
Real estate and urban planning | Miguel Ferre | ||
Employment | Gonzalo Mairata | ||
Government and regulated sectors | Carlos Melón | ||
Information technology | Norman Heckh | ||
Corporate and M&A | Alfonso Cárcamo |
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 120+Languages
Catalan English French German SpanishOther
Contacts : Francisco Palá (managing partner) Contacts : Norman Heckh (co-head of international) : Other offices : Barcelona- Capital markets: Debt
- Capital markets: Equity
- Data privacy and data protection
- Industry focus: Food
- Industry focus: TMT
- Public law