The public law team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo assists clients with public procurement, concession arrangements, day-to-day regulatory support and litigation across the infrastructure, energy, technology, finance, education and mobility sectors. The group is under the leadership of Ignacio Grangel, highlighted for his experience in administrative litigation and public procurement. Alfonso Codes, who was recently appointed Spain managing partner, handles regulatory, public procurement and contentious matters, while Juan Moreno advises on public contracts, ESG issues and compliance. Javier Torre de Silva is active in high-profile administrative proceedings and litigation before Spain's high courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their combination of technical rigour and practical insight is key. They not only master the legal aspects but also understand business needs and adapt their recommendations accordingly. '
- 'They stand out for their approachability, agility, and availability, always willing to go the extra mile to deliver clear and effective solutions.’
- ‘The public law team at CMS, including Alfonso Codes and Juan Moreno, is truly exceptional. They handle highly complex and demanding transactions, bringing deep expertise in public law, strong institutional understanding, and a superior business-oriented approach.’
- ‘Alfonso Codes and Juan Moreno are among the best public law lawyers in Spain. Their work with high-profile clients consistently delivers exceptional results. I would also highlight associate María Torres for her outstanding performance.’
- ‘Their profound expertise in the field is comparable to other firms of the same calibre. A key distinguishing factor is their seamless coordination—both internally and with the client’s in-house legal team. They understand the purpose of the actions they take and adapt their approach with remarkable agility.’
- ‘They understand the purpose behind each legal action and adjust quickly to provide the precise solution required. They strike an ideal balance of proactivity, ensuring matters progress efficiently without being intrusive.'
Key clients
- Corvinus
- Orange and Totem TowerCo
- Meta
- Grupo Boluda
- Saur and Gestagua
- Amadeus Outpayce
- Visa
- Howden
- Capgemini
- PPP concessionaire companies
- Equidosa
- Caixabank
Work highlights
Represented Orange in multiple contentious matters, including several cassation appeals before the Supreme Court concerning the legal classification of telecoms infrastructure.
Advised Corvinus, the Hungarian state investor, on the public acquisition offer for Spanish railway company Talgo valued at approximately €600m.
Advised Meta on the Spanish aspects of its 7,121 km transatlantic subsea cable connecting Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) and Anjana (Santander), a 480 Tbps non-common-carrier system designed exclusively for Meta’s internal capacity needs.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ignacio Grangel
Other key lawyers
Alfonso Codes; Juan Moreno; Javier Torre de Silva; José Luis Pérez-Campoamor; María Torres