Carlos Melón > Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Ramón y Cajal Abogados
CALLE ALMAGRO 16-18
28010 MADRID
Spain
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Work Department

Government and regulated sectors

Position

Partner

Career

Member of the Firm since 2007, Carlos’s experience is especially focused on advising public and private clients in all types of government and public sector law matters as well as on economic activity as it relates to public law.

He is particularly versed in public sector procurement and in public-private partnerships (PPPs) and in the regulation of certain sectors, including insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure (motorways, ports, airports), gambling and pharmaceutical law.

He is involved in all types of administrative and governmental proceedings and represents clients before the contentious-administrative courts.

Carlos has been recognised as one of the most talented lawyers under the age of 40 in Spain and Portugal in the “40 Under Forty Awards” 2017 awarded by Iberian Lawyer.

Languages

English

Memberships

Madrid Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid).

Education

  • Law Degree, University of Sevilla, 2005.
  • Preparation for the public (competitive) entrance exams for Government Lawyer (Abogado del Estado), 2005-2007.
  • Executive Masters Degree in Infrastructure and Energy Finance, Nebrija Business School, 2010.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Public law

(Leading partners)

Carlos Melón – Ramón y Cajal Abogados

PPPs, regulatory issues, and contentious-administrative proceedings are key areas of focus for the public law team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados, which is regularly instructed by clients operating in a wide range of sectors, including energy, social services, and agri-food, to name a few. Practice head Carlos Melón advises both private and public entities on administrative and governmental proceedings, public procurement, and PPPs, demonstrating particular strength in the gambling, pharmaceuticals, and insurance sectors. Pablo Silván is a name to note for administrative law mandates concerning the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, transport and telecoms segments. Jose Ignacio Vega is another key contact for advice on public procurement and concessions.