Andersen in Spain advises public bodies and private operators on a broad spectrum of administrative and regulatory matters, with notable activity in public procurement, concessions, infrastructure and environmental regulation, as well as administrative litigation. The practice is under the joint leadership of José Vicente Morote , who focuses on public procurement and regulated sectors, particularly infrastructure, construction and urbanism, and Arancha Bengoechea, who advises on contentious-administrative proceedings, public tenders, PPPs and regulatory procedures. Pedro Rubio, and expert in public law and regulated markets, and José Miguel López, who advises on EU funding, infrastructure and digital public administration issues, are also part of the core team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have extensive knowledge of the sector and similar industries. Their expertise, professionalism, and depth of experience are evident in every matter.’
- ‘They always stay attentive to legal developments to anticipate clients’ needs. In long-term projects, their guidance ensures a secure, well-structured path forward, and their close relationships with local authorities allow for informed decision-making.’
- ‘They are accessible and maintain a balanced view between what is strictly legal and what is feasible and viable.’
- ‘The team has a deep understanding of the subjects they handle and works cohesively, with strong communication and commitment that consistently lead to excellent results.’
- ‘Alfonso Couce and his team have a perfect understanding of the style used by the Ministry of Defence, how its tenders work, and its resources. He is a very agile and decisive person, and his response times are fantastic.'
- 'We have worked with Arancha Bengoechea, an excellent professional who is doing a magnificent job on the project, and also with José Miguel López, another excellent professional.'
- 'On occasion, they have been faced with very unusual problems that are different from the usual ones, with Carlos Morales in particular showing a great ability to dissect problems, always looking for the most important points and focusing on how to address them.'
- ‘The team understands us extremely well as a client and stays fully up to date with the workings of the administration, which is essential for our activity.’
Key clients
- INDRA SISTEMAS, S.A.
- UTE Indra Sistemas S.A.-Santa Barbara Sistemas s.a.-SAPA Operaciones
- KONTRON TRANPORTATION ESPAÑA, S.L.
- AYESA
- Vecttor/CABIFY
- Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos
- Grupo AURO (UBER)
- GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
- AON
- WILLIS TOWERS WATSON
Work highlights
Advised UTE Mundiplan, a joint venture formed by three of the largest passenger transport companies, in relation to one of the largest public procurement procedures carried out by the Spanish central government.
Advised Konica Minolta, a large Japanese multinational company specialising in printing, imaging and IT services, in relation to a major public procurement procedure initiated by the Spanish General State Administration's Central Purchasing Office.
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Vicente Morote; Arancha Bengoechea
Other key lawyers
Pedro Rubio; José Miguel López; Alfonso Couce; Carlos Morales