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Pérez-Llorca

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Pérez-Llorca advises clients on their relationships with the public administration, showcasing particular strength in public contracts, concessions and transactions involving regulated sectors. Noted for its ‘deep knowledge of health regulation and the pharmaceutical sector’, the team is particularly active in significant public law contentious proceedings, both before national courts and the ECJ. Practice head Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo regularly advises on public procurement, litigation, and infrastructure projects. Elena Veleiro  has substantial experience in the financial rebalancing of administrative concessions and public works contracts. Beatriz García brings together expertise in public procurement and litigation at the national and EU levels.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Pérez Llorca's public law practice is unique thanks to the great professionalism of its lawyers, the deep knowledge of health regulation and the pharmaceutical sector, as well as the high level of demand, rigor and quality in the service they provide us as a client. The team's strengths and abilities are the full availability of its lawyers, the high level of quality of the work they do and the ability to provide a quick and effective response to the client's needs.'

  • ‘Pérez-Llorca's lawyers are characterised by their deep knowledge of the industry and regulation of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. They also stand out for their constant availability and involvement, as well as their willingness to offer a quick and effective response to client needs. They differentiate themselves from their competitors in the high level of quality of their work and in the in-depth analysis applied to the problems they face. Outstanding lawyers include Juan Manuel Rodríguez Cárcamo.'

  • ‘An enormously solid team in technical aspects and close in the relationship with the client. Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo and Sonsoles Centeno have done an extraordinary job for us. Their dedication and professionalism make them worthy of the maximum recognition in the market.’

  • ‘Without a doubt, I would highlight Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo, Sonsoles Centeno, Elena Veleiro and Ana Cremades, who, together, lead one of the most solid teams in the Spanish market in the field of public law, covering all the subspecialties of this area. I would especially highlight their specialisation in the field of European Union law. I would highlight the perfect balance between professional excellence, based on its extensive experience and technical rigour, and its understanding of client needs.'

  • ‘Perez Llorca's public law team is the largest and most prepared in the market. Their commitment, quality and service are the best in the entire market.'

  • ‘They have a great team of professionals who are fully available, agile in their responses and decisive.'

  • ‘I normally work with Beatriz García. She is fully dedicated to the client, and maintains a high work capacity.’

  • ‘Both Elena Veleiro is an excellent professional who always adds value to matters.’

Key clients

  • Banco Santander
  • Air Europa
  • Mercadona
  • El Corte Inglés
  • AENA
  • Acciona
  • Schwarz Group
  • Free Now
  • X-Elio Energy

Work highlights

  • Advised Banco Santander on more than 100 proceedings brought by former investors in Banco Popular before the General Court seeking the annulment of the SRB’s Decision, compensation for non-contractual liability of the EU institutions, and access to documents issued by the European institutions in relation to the resolution of Banco Popular.
  • Advised the Board of Directors of Air Europa on the obligations arising from the company’s financial situation related to the share purchase agreement between Globalia and Iberia.
  • Advising Mercadona on the modifications that must be implemented in its food preservation processes to adapt to the requirements of the new Spanish Royal Decree 1021/2022, which regulates certain hygiene requirements for the production and marketing of food products in retail establishments.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Cárcamo

Pérez-Llorca

Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo is a Spanish State Advocate (Abogado del Estado) on leave of absence with extensive experience in EU litigation. Expert in regulated sectors (energy, telecommunications, media, and pharmaceuticals).

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Elena Veleiro

Pérez-Llorca

Elena Veleiro has extensive experience public administrations, public procurement, specifically in PPP (public private partnership) and litigation. Has represented Public authorities and bodies in litigation related to public procurement, claims for administrative liability, environmental and energy affairs, and water regulations. Expert in public law advises on corporate transactions related to regulated sectors.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Cárcamo

Other key lawyers

Elena Veleiro, Beatriz García, Sonsoles Centeno, Natalia Olmos, Ana Cremades, Alfredo Aguilera