Uría Menéndez advises on the full spectrum of public law matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings before Spanish and European courts, complex regulatory issues across the banking, financial, telecoms, transport, healthcare and housing sectors, as well as public procurement and contracting mandates. The team is also skilled in sanctioning proceedings. Practice head Mariano Magide is well regarded for his work in administrative and constitutional matters, particularly in public contracts, infrastructure and sanctioning proceedings. José Miguel Fatás brings extensive public-sector insight to disputes involving telecoms, pharmaceuticals, energy and broader administrative litigation. Manuel Vélez focuses on financial-sector regulation, administrative contracting and liability of public authorities, while Miguel Martínez Gimeno offers strong expertise in EU administrative litigation and regulatory matters. Xavier Codina García-Andrade is active in procurement, licensing, subsidies and judicial-review proceedings.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The public law department at Uría Menéndez has exceptional lawyers with unique and in-depth knowledge of financial-sector regulation, unmatched in the Spanish market.’
- 'Manuel Vélez - extensive experience, technical knowledge, calmness, and professional solidity, as well as his prestige both in the market and with the supervisor. His extraordinary professional training does not prevent him from recognising alternative assessments or interpretations suggested by his own team or by the client, and his calm and friendly manner makes the management of the support he provides comfortable, agile, and efficient.'
- 'Miguel Martínez Gimeno: a brilliant professional who brings valuable technical knowledge and experience from his internal practice of public law. He shares the commitment, rigour, and personal value of the rest of the team. His contribution is essential in client management and the presentation of legal criteria.'
- ‘Their greatest strengths are their deep legal knowledge and their ability to analyse and find solutions. I would highlight Mariano Magide as well as Carlos Lora.’
- ‘Their added value lies in their ability to offer precise, strategic advice aligned with demanding European standards. Xavier Codina stands out for his analytical rigour.'
- ‘The Uría Menéndez team demonstrates strong expertise in public procurement and administrative law, with remarkable technical ability to interpret European and national regulations. Their precise and efficient approach sets them apart from other firms.’
Key clients
- Quirónsalud Group
- Nuevo Hospital de Burgos
- Serveo (formerly Ferrovial Servicios)
- Abertis
- AENA, S. A. U., S. M. E. (State-owned company)
- Telefónica
- SNCF Voyageurs and Ouigo, S.A.U.
- Generali
- Banco Santander
- Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios
- Aliseda
- Farmaindustria
Work highlights
Advises QuironSalud Group, and concessionaires within the group, on nearly all public-private partnerships (PPPs) and agreements signed with Spanish public authorities.
Provided regulatory advice to Banco Sabadell in connection with BBVA's takeover bid for all its shares.
Represents Reganosa in litigation concerning challenges by local neighbourhood associations to the authorisation of its liquefied natural gas regasification plant in Galicia.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mariano Magide
Other key lawyers
José Miguel Fatás; Manuel Vélez; Miguel Martínez Gimeno; Xavier Codina García-Andrade; Carlos Lora