Equipped with a sound ‘understanding of the specifics of the food industry’, Ramón y Cajal Abogados expertly handles matters for some of the largest national food sector clients. The team, whose expertise encompasses Spanish and EU regulations affecting the agri-food sector, is led by a capable duo: José Ignacio Vega - noted for his public law capabilities - adeptly helps distilleries and agri-food clients navigate food chain law and legislative changes; and Javier Salinas, who is well versed in competition matters. Claudia Castillo is another name to note for competition matters.
Testimonials
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'Knowledge and understanding of the specifics of the food industry (concurrent regulations at a national, European and international level).’
‘José Ignacio Vega and Javier Salinas are the lawyers we work with the most. We highlight their high professional quality, availability and proximity to the client. ’
‘Javier Salinas, a great specialist in the field of food law, offers adequate advice adapted to the client's needs.’
Key clients
- Condis
- Lamberts Española
- Industrias Cárnicas Tello
- Mercadona
- Adevin (Libre Asociación De Destiladores Y Rectificadores De Alcoholes Y Aguardientes Vínicos)
- Restalia
- Alcoholera De La Puebla
- Aeve (Asociación Empresarial De Vinos De España)
- Schreiber
- Alcoholes De Tomelloso
- Witzelmann
- Cesfac (Confederación Española De Fabricantes De Alimentos Compuestos Para Animales)
- Sqrups
- Cades Penedes
- Aecoc
- Borges
- Agralco
- Aene (Asociación Española De Fabricantes Y Distribuidores De Productos De Nutrición Enteral)
- Lidl
- Makro
- Andi (Asociación Nacional De Fabricantes De Productos De Dietética Infantil)
- Almendras F Morales
- J. García Carrión
- Asedas (Asociación Española De Distribuidores, Autoservicios Y Supermercados)
- Casa Ametller
- Migasa
- Mostos, Vinos Y Alcoholes
- Alvinesa
- Reef
- Aneo (Asociación Nacional De Empresas De Aceite De Orujo De Oliva)
- Anierac (Asociación Nacional De Industriales Envasadores Y Refinadores De Aceites Comestibles)
- Asoliva (Asociación Española De La Industria Y El Comercio Exportador Del Aceite De Oliva)
- The Summer Berry Company
- Apoexpa (Asociación De Productores – Exportadores De Frutas, Uva De Mesa Y Otros Productos Agrarios)
- Coexphal (Asociación De Organizaciones De Productores De Frutas Y Hortalizas De La Provincia De Almería)
- Fecoam (Federación De Cooperativas Agrarias De Murcia)
- El Pozo Alimentación - Grupo Fuertes
Work highlights
- Advised LIDL on a variety of matters related to competition law, consumer law and unfair practices.
- Advised BORGES on the compatibility of certain agreements and standard conditions with the Food Chain Law.
- Assisted J GARCÍA CARRIÓN in an appeal before the Supreme Court related to an order adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food approving the standard extension agreement for the wine sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Ignacio Vega, Javier Salinas