Garrigues handles the full scope of public law-related matters, from public procurement, PPPs and regulatory matters, to administrative proceedings and sanctioning procedures. Team head Alfredo Fernández Rancaño has broad domestic and international experience in PPPs, contentious-administrative matters and in the financing of public infrastructure. Administrative law expert Miguel Loya Del Río frequently acts as counsel in major judicial reviews and sanctioning procedures initiated by Spanish public entities. Another name to note for administrative litigation, Javier Manchado is particularly active in the energy, life sciences and healthcare sectors. Juan Manuel Cabeza provides ongoing legal advice to several multinational companies, most notably names from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transport and real estate spaces, on administrative matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Very high technical level and excellent knowledge of the Administration with key contacts in the public sector. Javier Manchado and Juan Manuel Cabeza are recommended.’
‘The team, specifically Javier Manchado, go beyond the theoretical analysis of the issues, making it easier for us to incorporate their advice into the company's activity quickly and without friction.’
‘The Garrigues public law team faithfully represents the values of excellence, dedication and commitment. They continually strive to adjust to the specific needs of the client and their sector. They are proactive, transparent and have great interpersonal skills to achieve effective communication with the client. Highly recommended for solving delicate legal problems that require complex analysis and creative strategies. They always meet the expected deadlines and keep the client involved at all times.’
‘Juan Manuel Cabeza is an exceptional partner, who combines excellent commercial skills with quality legal-technical advice in a practice as complex and changing as public law. He is very sensitive to business needs and anticipates client needs through proactive rather than reactive advice. He always proposes viable, innovative strategies that involve deep analysis and detailed knowledge of the matter.’
‘The team have helped us with various public law issues, always with a high level of excellence and a very pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

Amazon Group
Deloitte
Lime Technologies, S.L.
Dual
Spanish Government And Plataforma Del Tercer Sector De Acción Social (Third Sector For Social Action Platform Association)
Centros Comerciales Carrefour, S.A. And Carrefour Property España, S.L. (Group Carrefour)
Iberdrola
Google Spain
Avanza Group
Eklipsus Partners, S.L.
Cruz Roja Española (Spanish Red Cross)
Organización Nacional De Ciegos Españoles (Once)
Astrazeneca
Mazars
Baxter
Proima-zebrastur
Konecta Bto, S.L.
Daorje, S.L.U.