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Ramón y Cajal Abogados Offices

Ramón y Cajal Abogados
CALLE ALMAGRO 16-18
28010 MADRID
Spain
Visit website 34 91 576 19 00 34 91 575 86 78

Jose Ignacio Vega

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+34 91 576 19 00 jivega@ramoncajal.com View profile

Work Department

Government and regulated sectors

Position

Partner.

Career

José Ignacio has been a partner in the Department of Government and Regulated Sectors since September of 2006, when he joined the firm. Government Lawyer since 1992 (currently on leave), as such he was named Chief Legal Counsel in the Gubernatorial Delegation of La Rioja (1992-1996), and Chief Legal Counsel to the Ministry of the Presidency (1996-2000), as well as the then Ministry of Science and Technology (2000-2002). He served as Technical Secretary General for the Ministry of the Environment (2002-2004) and, previously he held the role of Technical Secretary General to the Ministry of Health and Consumption (Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo) (2004-2006). José Ignacio has distinguished experience as an advisor for matters relating to government and public sector law, for administrations and public bodies, companies in the public sector and private companies relating to public and other entities. His practice has focused principally on public contracts, concessions, administration of public funds and in the sectors of energy (specifically renewable energies), environmental, geriatric, pharmaceutical and other sectors subject to administrative regulation or intervention.

Languages

English.

Memberships

  • Association of Government Lawyers (Asociación de Abogados del Estado).
  • Royal Academia of Case Law and Legislation (Real Academia de Jurisprudencia y Legislación).
  • Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid).

Education

  • Degree in Law from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, 1987.
  • Government Lawyer (Abogado del Estado), 1992.

Personal

Teaching:

  • He is Professor in Administrative Law on Degree studies (E-1, E-3 and E-5) and on the Master’s Degree in Admission to the Bar at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE).
  • He has been an Associate Professor in Administrative Law at the La Rioja, Complutense and Rey Juan Carlos Universities.
  • He regularly participates as a speaker in seminars and scientific and legal conferences regarding his area of expertise.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

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.

Spain > Industry focus: Food

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.

Spain > Public law

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.

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