The public law team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados regularly advises on regulatory issues, government contracts - with particular emphasis on concessions and PPP schemes - and contentious-administrative proceedings in the energy, water, waste, transport, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agri-food or telecoms sectors. Leading the practice is Carlos Melón, whose practice cover advice to public and private entities on all types of administrative and public law matters. Pablo Silván regularly handles public procurement and infringements for a varied client base. With a keen focus on the environment, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, José Ignacio Vega is particularly skilled in public procurement and concessions.

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Key clients

  • FCC Group (FCC Medio Ambiente, FCC Aqualia and FCC Construcción)
  • Mercadona
  • Acciona
  • BP
  • ACS Group (Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras)
  • ArcelorMittal España
  • Repsol
  • Madrid Calle 30
  • Mémora Servicios Funerarios
  • Total Energies
  • Iberdrola
  • Riu Hotels & Resorts
  • Zur Rose Group (Promofarma)
  • Canal de Isabel II
  • Forestalia Renovables
  • Etex Group (Pladur Gypsum)
  • Sterycicle Group (Consenur and Ectec)
  • Acciona Energía
  • Hotel Business Association of Madrid
  • Consorcio Regional de Transportes Regulares de Madrid
  • AGERSAN (Business association of waste managers)
  • ASEGRE (Business association of health waste managers)
  • Grupo Azvi
  • Ascendi

Work highlights

  • Advised leading associations in the healthcare waste sector (ASEGRE and AGERSAN) on the initiative to harmonise the regulation of healthcare waste.
  • Advised a number of construction and services companies (FCC, ACCIONA, among others) on the reestablishment of economic equilibrium and compensation of cost overruns in numerous public sector contracts.
  • Advised the consortium of bidders (ASCENDI, among other companies) regarding the participation in the tender called by the Regional Government of Aragón for the award of up to 11 concession contracts for the construction and operation of various road itineraries within the Extraordinary Road Plan 2020-2025.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Melón

Other key lawyers

José Ignacio Vega, Pablo Silván