A&O Shearman‘s public law practice is well placed to assist with administrative and regulatory issues involving the infrastructure, utilities, and telecoms sectors, among others. Former practice head Pablo Mayor notably departed the firm in July 2024, leaving Victoria Martín Sanz as the primary point of contact in the team. Sanz specialises in public procurement and contentious-administrative proceedings, with a particular focus on the gambling, energy, and transport industries. The group also benefits from the expertise of Álvaro Sánchez-Bordona, who concentrates on domestic and cross-border transactions and administrative proceedings, with a special emphasis on the energy, telecoms and transport segments, and Leopoldo Reaño, who stands out for his aptitude in administrative appeals, sanctioning proceedings, and environmental law. Mario García joined from Linklaters in March 2025.

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Key clients

  • Acciona
  • Abertis
  • Cellnex
  • Distrito Castellana Norte
  • Orange Espagne
  • Alsa
  • JCDecaux
  • Saudi Aramco

Work highlights

  • Advised Saudi Aramco on the regulatory aspects of a joint venture agreement with Repsol and the incorporation of the relevant economic interest association in connection with the construction and operation of a demonstration plant for the synthesis of renewable products from green hydrogen and captured CO2, in Vizcaya.

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.
Mario García
A&O Shearman
Victoria Martín
A&O Shearman

Other key lawyers

Victoria Martín Sanz, Álvaro Sánchez-Bordona, Leopoldo Reaño García, Mario García