The ‘leading and outstanding’ public law and regulated sectors team at Linklaters provides legal support in regulatory matters, transactions and administrative-contentious proceedings, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors. The team is led by José Giménez who possesses broad advisory and contentious experience, acting for large corporations in sectors with a strong regulatory component. Roberto Sánchez, who is currently on secondment in the Washington office, advises Spanish clients on international regulatory matters. Noted for both his transactional and litigation credentials, Mario García is seen with great regularity acting for domestic and international clients in administrative and judicial proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Close, exclusive professional relationship and close collaboration. Partners are attentive at all times and supervise each writing, demand, report, testimony or steps to be taken in all areas.'

  • ‘Availability, immediacy, excellence in their work, perfect coordination, kindness, and professionalism.'

  • ‘A fantastic group who is our go-to practice for all things public law in Spain.’

  • ‘Each member of the team has a wealth of technical knowledge and experience and, therefore, can be assured of providing excellent and, importantly, practical advice. ’

  • ‘Linklaters is a leading and outstanding firm in the field of public law. The team stands out for their knowledge and good work. Without a doubt, it is one of the best teams on the national legal scene. Very solid.’

  • ‘José Giménez and Jorge Toral are fundamental actors in the public legal world. Great knowledge of the subjects, incessant search for solutions, exquisite care of clients, etc. Without a doubt, when faced with a complex issue, they are the reference to follow.’

Key clients

  • Iberdrola
  • Telefónica
  • Globalvía
  • El Corte Inglés
  • Repsol
  • Vauban Infrastructure Partners
  • Bio-Oils
  • Kartesia
  • REE
  • Reintel
  • Banco Santander

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Giménez

Other key lawyers

Roberto Sánchez, Mario García, Jorge Toral