About

OHL is a Spanish-based multinational construction and civil engineering company and since 2008 it has been a constituent of the benchmark IBEX 35 stock market index. Javier de Silva Escrivá de Romaní is the chief legal counsel in the OHL Desarrollos division, which covers the design and development of top-quality projects in areas of touristic and historic value. De Silva Escrivá de Romaní impressed the business with his contribution to the dynamism and internationalisation of the legal department, as most of the company’s clients are located outside Spain. This change upgraded the role of the in-house counsel, rendering it an indispensable part of the decision-making process. He has a track record of successfully handled deals, including the Centro Canalejas Madrid project and the acquisition of the Old War Office building in London, which he considers one of his biggest achievements due to the complexities involved. ‘We only had five days to achieve the closing, which included carrying out a complete due diligence, reviewing and negotiating all contracts, and including all agreements with OHL Development’s partner’. A team player, de Silva Escrivá de Romaní stresses the importance of his team in all the legal achievements of OHL Desarrollos. ‘I have to say that every colleague that forms part of the OHL group legal department has the same or more merit and would deserve the same attention, and I would necessarily need to share this recognition with all of them’.