Juan Alfonso Santamaría
Gómez-Acebo & PomboGómez-Acebo & Pombo is well versed in a variety of public law mandates, including regulatory issues, contentious-administrative appeals, public procurement and concessions, covering a wide range of sectors, such as energy, environment, infrastructure, and healthcare. Department head Carlos Vázquez possesses expertise in public law issues related to water, waste, energy and environmental law. A key name to note for environment, energy and pharmaceutical-related matters, Irene Fernández Puyol is recommended for public contracting issues. Borja Carvajal has a keen focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Juan Alfonso Santamaría Pastor is a reference in the market for administrative law and planning.
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Testimonials
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‘Lawyers need to have in-depth knowledge of applicable regulations and availability. My experience with GAP has been very good. The work specifically carried out by partner Juan Romero is excellent.’
‘Very good atmosphere and humane treatment among colleagues.'
‘They are very prepared people with great problem-solving abilities.'
‘What makes this practice unique are the people. Specifically, Pedro Soto. He has been our reference lawyer in this matter, and we have followed him to every firm he has gone to. We had never worked with GA-P until he arrived.’
‘Professionalism, closeness, experience, knowledge, security characterise the firm.’
Key clients
- Consejo Insular de Aguas de Canarias
- Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias (FEMP)
- Mutua Madrileña
- Grupo Acciona
- Urbaser
- Cepsa
- Endesa
- TCI
- Danaher Group
- Técnicas Valencianas del Agua
- Organizaciones Interprofesionales Agrarias
- Moove Cars Group
- Empark
- Cabify Gruop
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Beka Finance
- SEPI y COFIDES
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to FEMP on the management of the trading platform framework agreements for all local entities in Spain.
- Advised TP Ferro and a syndicate of banks and funds on Spanish public law in the international arbitration related to the termination of the concession agreement for the public works of the high-speed rail connecting Figueres and Perpignan.
- Advised Naturgy a Spain-based energy distributor and marketer, which agreed to acquired 100% of ASR Wind from Ardian for €535m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Irene Fernández Puyol
Gómez-Acebo & PomboPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Vázquez