About
Provided by Baño León Abogados (Madrid - HQ)
The firm praises itself of a very strong public law practice, which draws on regulatory know-how and knowledge of the intrincacies of administrative proceeding and administrative decision making.
The practices advises in a range of sectors including payment services, transportation, sports, urban planning and concession contracts. Our team often advises service providers on contentious mandates linked to the award or performance of concession contracts. It defends successful bidders against appeals filed by competitors, and it assists with litigation filed as a result of the early termination of concessions, review of prices and extension of contracts. The team also acts for industry associations on varied advisory matters, including interactions with public authorities in respect of new regulations.
Overall, the firm enjoys a very high success rate in obtaining favorauble judgments at the Spanish Supreme Court on public procurement matters. Recent cases at the Supreme Court include the consequences of breaching the duty of secrecy during the bidding process or the limits of competition law in joint ventures formed by competitors in public procurement contracts.
Clients include Aquila Acentor, Elecnor, FCC Aqualia, FCC Medioambiente and ASELIP among others.
Chambers Review
Baño León Abogados is a dedicated domestic boutique with a strong client list consisting of industry associations and private companies. The firm defends industrial companies against proceedings seeking to annul operating licences. It has experience in significant cases referred up to the ECJ for a determination on the legality of new requirements for ridesharing companies. It also advises on both the public authority and the private contractor side of disputes over the performance of public contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Interviewees say that the firm benefits from a "very intelligent team which knows how to deal with the Spanish administration." The same source goes on to note the lawyers' ability to offer creative solutions, saying: "They always give you a different way of looking at a legal problem."
Clients report that "the size and knowledge of the team is excellent," explaining: "They handle the matters we entrust to them quickly and to a high technical level."
Interviewees say that the firm benefits from a "very intelligent team which knows how to deal with the Spanish administration." The same source goes on to note the lawyers' ability to offer creative solutions, saying: "They always give you a different way of looking at a legal problem."
Clients report that "the size and knowledge of the team is excellent," explaining: "They handle the matters we entrust to them quickly and to a high technical level."
Notable Practitioners
Sources say that José María Baño León "is able to simplify any complex issue in such a way that it is easily understood by the court." He attracts attention for his academic profile and for his correspondingly strong technical understanding of public law issues.
