Well regarded for its work across regulated industries, Bird & Bird’s public law team advises clients in life sciences, energy, technology, communications, security and defence, with a strong focus on public contracts and regulatory compliance. Coral Yáñez leads the practice, advising on procurement, state liability and sanctioning proceedings, while Elvira Santonja focuses on energy, environmental and infrastructure regulation, as well as procurement and administrative-contentious matters. Enrique Rivas is noted for his experience in public procurement in the pharmaceutical, defence and technology sectors.
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- 'Enrique Rivas is an expert in public procurement and always knows how to find alternatives and propose decisions that are not limited to the short term, but rather allow the company to have long-term solutions.'
- 'I have only worked with Enrique Rivas, and he is an excellent professional, always paying attention to detail and ensuring that all aspects of the case have been reviewed. They always provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of the sector, whose requirements they know well.'
Practice head
Coral Yáñez
Other key lawyers
Enrique Rivas; Elvira Santonja; Alejandro Sola