Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Public Law: Barcelona

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Baker McKenzie

Rankings

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie’s Public law department is one of the most consolidated departments with the longest experience and reputation in Barcelona, especially among international firms. Our strength lies in the deep knowledge and local roots combined with the vision, knowledge and resources of a great international firm.

Baker McKenzie’s Public law department in Barcelona is the go-to adviser for some of the most recognised household names locally and globally.

Our expertise in regulatory and administrative law matters focuses on representing the interests of our clients, providing advice on all matters involving the Catalan and Spanish Public Administration and issues related to the application of administrative legislation and regulated sectors. We primarily offer integrated advice on administrative contracting, from the presentation of competitive bids to participation in public tenders for contracts and agreements with Public Administrations. We also represent our clients in all types of administrative and administrative dispute proceedings before the Courts of Justice.

We also help our clients navigate the complexities around foreign investments that includes methods of entry, bidding and M&A activity of Spanish infrastructure groups outside of Spain beyond the US and Latin America.

Our international network of 77 offices in 46 countries enables us to provide clients with comparative multi-jurisdictional environmental and climate change law advice.

Clients (6)

  • Airbnb
  • CAPATEST
  • CESPA
  • Consell Comarcal la Cerdanya
  • DAS CITY COUNCIL
  • Idealista

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Public Law: Barcelona - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has strong market recognition for its Barcelona-based public law practice. The team is advising clients ranging from prominent global corporations to local infrastructure providers. The team provides expertise on public tenders, contentious-administrative and sanctioning proceedings as well as urban planning matters. Baker McKenzie regularly assists clients in the retail, hospitality and pharmaceutical sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at Baker McKenzie consistently demonstrates excellent strategic and technical expertise, as well as a strong commitment to the client.

    Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope
  • The firm is proactive and provides clear, practical solutions that add real value to our projects. I believe its work is of exceptional quality and I would not hesitate to recommend it.

    Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope
  • It's a really good firm and you can really tell that there is so much internal communication and that its lawyers share their expertise with each other.

    Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Up and ComingElisabet Cots
    Up and ComingElisabet Cots

    Elisabet Cots

    Elisabet Cots assists a variety of clients with regulatory compliance enforced by public authorities, particularly concerning the environment.

    • Elisabet's work is exceptional.

      Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope
    • Elisabet Cots stands out for her flexibility and creativity in finding solutions in complex scenarios.

      Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope
    • The way she understands the issue is great and she gets directly to the heart of the problem, which makes projects move forward.

      Public Law: Barcelona respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (1)

Spain

Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership