Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Madrid, Spain > Firm Profile

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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. ’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’