ONTIER ’s public law team advises public bodies and private companies on urban planning, energy regulation and infrastructure matters, and is well equipped to act in administrative and judicial proceedings at both the domestic and EU level. The practice is jointly led by public and regulatory law specialists Francisco Javier Loriente Sainz and Jorge Álvarez González, with further support from Maria Vitória Rocha Braggio and Beatriz Fernández, who advise public and private entities on contentious and administrative matters. Javier Alagón Serrano has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team led by Javier Loriente is absolutely competent. There is no aspect of their practice that I don't believe they can handle with the highest quality.’
- 'Javier Loriente stands out for his clarity, legal rigour, and ability to resolve complex matters with effective solutions.’
- ‘Silvia San Felipe Menéndez, in particular, is exceptional, both in knowledge and proactivity.’
- ‘A great, coordinated, and well-planned team that is always at the required level and within the required timeframes.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is its combination of in-depth knowledge of administrative law with a practical, results-oriented approach. The team stands out for its ability to design robust strategies.'
- ‘For us, Ontier's differentiating value lies in Silvia San Felipe Menéndez, who masterfully leads her department and, thanks to her expertise, not only commands the legal aspects but also possesses a deep understanding of the business and current regulatory and strategic developments. This makes working with Silvia and her team feel like having a colleague within our company.’
Key clients
- Indra Sistemas, S.A.
- Siemens Healthcare, S.L.U.
- UTE – Ogensa – Turing – Esfer
- Urbaser, S.A.
- Wildstone Spain, S.L.U.
- Ayuntamiento de Oviedo
- Iberdrola, S.A.
- Capital Energy Group
- HM Hospitales
- Lacera Servicios y Mantenimiento, S.A.
- Angélica Rodríguez-López Domínguez
- Montepío de Teléfonos
Work highlights
Advised Indra Sistemas, S.A. on the due diligence process leading to its successful acquisition of a major industrial complex from Duro Felguera.
Advised Siemens Healthcare, S.L.U. on multiple high-value public procurement matters relating to various public contracts.
Represented Angélica Rodríguez-López Domínguez in securing a favourable Supreme Court judgment awarding over €30m in compensation for the expropriation of rural land in the Canary Islands, establishing precedent on valuation methods where lawful activities are carried out.
Practice head
Francisco Javier Lorient Sainz; Jorge Álvarez González
Other key lawyers
Maria Victoria Rocha Braggio; Beatriz Fernández; Silvia San Felipe Menéndez