Ramón y Cajal Abogados' group is regularly engaged by food producer associations and supermarkets to advise on regulatory, corporate and competition law matters. Leadership of the team is shared between Javier Salinas, who also directs the firm’s competition department and specialises in competition litigation and unfair commercial practices in the food chain, and José Ignacio Vega, who focuses on public law. Claudia Castillo left the firm in August 2025. However, the practice was recently bolstered by the September 2025 hire of Aurelio del Pino, former managing director and president of the Spanish Supermarket Chain Association (ACES).
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- ‘They are an outstanding team characterised by their personalised and generous client service. They stand out for their ability to anticipate, analyse, and provide information on relevant legislative developments, such as those related to the food industry.’
- ‘Their extraordinary generosity in providing advice that goes beyond the strict fee agreement, addressing any additional inquiries with exceptional rigour and sound judgment, is truly remarkable. Their willingness to compare legal viewpoints with in-house counsel on various issues or regulatory developments is undoubtedly one of their most valuable and commendable strengths.’
- ‘There aren't many law firms, at least in Madrid, that have their own agri-food law department. Ramón y Cajal has maintained this practice for at least seven years and, in my opinion, they are the leading experts in this area.'
- ‘They know and understand the agri-food industry and its particularities. I would like to highlight both Javier Salinas and José Ignacio Vega, both co-directors of this department and regular collaborators of ours.’
Practice head
Javier Salinas; José Ignacio Vega
Other key lawyers
Aurelio del Pino