Recognised for its ‘deep knowledge of the sector', 'practical solutions', and 'goal-orientation’, the public law practice at Clifford Chance boasts a robust offering which includes litigation, regulatory, transactional, and advisory services. The team has particular strength in the energy sector, although it is also active in mandates concerning the technology, aviation, and transport spaces. Jaime Almenar, who heads up the department, has extensive experience in public procurement, regulatory filings, and investments, particularly focusing on the energy and telecoms sectors. The firm also benefits from the expertise of José Luis Zamarro, who is proficient in public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions, and privatisations, as well as financial sector regulations. Other key practitioners include infrastructure specialist Carme Briera, public procurement expert Marc Casas, Octavio Canseco, a reference for administrative law litigation, and Mónica Romero, who concentrates on green refinancing and investments.
Testimonials
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‘The team is highly professional, and experienced, and deals with complex and technically innovative issues, which makes them a reference in the sector. Their collaboration is extraordinary and there is always a partner on the other end of the phone to answer any questions or queries, which is what makes them unique. They also adapt to needs.’
‘Jaime Almenar is a retired state attorney and knows administrative law and contentious courts inside out. His knowledge, solid foundation, and ability to use different approaches to problems and disputes make him stand out.’
Key clients
- BBVA
- Iberdrola
Work highlights
- Advised King Street, Taconic, SVP, and Attestor on the termination procedure regarding their majority stake in the financial debt of eight Spanish bankrupt toll roads.
- Advising Huawei Technologies España on the legal proceedings and related actions against the regulation approved by the State Administration establishing the bases for the granting of subsidies for the deployment of 5G networks in areas without 4G coverage.