Cuatrecasas' team brings together experts in public procurement, concessions, urban planning, energy and environmental law to advise leading private companies and public entities on a wide range of matters concerning interactions between the public and private sectors. The team also demonstrates strong capabilities in administrative litigation and M&A in regulated sectors. Practice head Luis Pérez de Ayala focuses on administrative and regulatory law, and regularly advises on high-profile cases involving regulated sectors. Félix Plasencia is a key name to note for disputes concerning public law and regulated sectors, while Jorge Robles assists with public procurement and acts before administrative and judicial review courts. Jorge Botella is noted for his work on PPPs and infrastructure finance, and Andrés Carpintero specialises in public contracts, concessions, and public service management.
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Key clients

  • ACCIONA
  • CULMIA
  • SEAT VOLKSWAGEN AUDI
  • EMESA M-30
  • ASOCIACIONES ESPAÑOLAS Y DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA DE MÁQUINAS RECREATIVAS Y JUEGO
  • SIXT RENT A CAR
  • MOTIV SPORTS (EMP SPORTS EVENTS)
  • FCC MEDIO AMBIENTE
  • COMPASS GROUP
  • IR MAXONINVERSIONES
  • HUAWEI
  • AGUAS Y SANEAMIENTOS DE LA COSTA DEL SOL (ACOSOL)

Work highlights

Advising Volkswagen Group and its energy subsidiary PowerCo on all the negotiations with government and regulatory entities for developing the electric-vehicle batteries gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia).
Advising Acciona regarding the framework agreement for the supply of electricity to public bodies within the State Administration.
Assisting Huawei on regulatory and promotional advisory services for the launch of a healthcare smartwatch in Spain.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Luis Pérez de Ayala

Other key lawyers

Félix Plasencia; Jorge Robles; Jorge Botella; Andrés Carpintero