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.
Chambers Review
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
"Baker McKenzie has a good commercial vision which is why we trust we can continue working with the team."
"Baker McKenzie has a good commercial vision which is why we trust we can continue working with the team."
Notable Practitioners
Joining the rankings this year, associate-to-watch Elisabet Cots assists a variety of clients on regulatory compliance enforced by public authorities, particularly concerning the environment.
"Elisabet is very good, particularly in meetings with the authorities; we're happy and she delivers rapid responses."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
CAPATEST
CESPA
DAS CITY COUNCIL
Airbnb
Consell Comarcal la Cerdanya
Idealista