Linklaters ’ public law practice in Spain advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, covering transactional, regulatory, and administrative issues across sectors including energy, telecoms, transport and education. Relied upon by major Spanish and international companies and financial investors, the group is particularly adept at assisting with transactions and judicial cases before administrative courts involving complex regulatory matters. The group is led by José Giménez, who has broad experience advising large corporations operating in sectors with a strong regulatory component on judicial challenges, concessions and regulatory issues. Jorge Toral focuses on regulated sectors, assisting with transactions, public procurement and public law litigation. Rocío Beotas is another name to note for her work on regulated-sector matters and administrative and judicial proceedings.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jorge Toral and Rocío Beotas are excellent to work with. Both are very personable, hard-working, and skilled at explaining complex issues.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of public law, with experience that exceeds many competitors.’
- ‘José Giménez is exceptional for his knowledge, communication skills, and ability to present complex topics clearly.’
- ‘Excellent service, perfectly tailored to the client’s needs. Deep sector knowledge and a strong understanding of the electricity industry. Outstanding quality.’
- ‘José Giménez is an extraordinary lawyer with extensive experience, deep sector knowledge, and strong business acumen. A brilliant mind, remarkably clear in his reasoning.’
- ‘A large and highly capable group of professionals with intricate knowledge of public law, while remaining extremely commercial in their approach.’
- ‘They are exceptional legal professionals who understand the concerns of international investors, maintain a highly commercial outlook, are always available, and consistently meet demanding deadlines.’
- ‘A very efficient and hard-working practice, able to explain complex aspects of Spanish law clearly to non-Spanish speakers.’
Key clients
- Iberdrola
- Telefónica
- MasOrange
- Repsol
- Redeia
- Globalvia
- Moeve (Cepsa)
- El Corte Inglés
- Enagás
- Banco Santander
- Mirova
- Sofina
- Permira and Universidad Europea
- CIDE Association and associates
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Giménez
Other key lawyers
Jorge Toral; Rocío Beotas