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Clifford Chance LLP

Public Law

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Public Law - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has notable expertise in handling public sector disputes and transactional mandates. The law firm advises on contentious mandates relating to public contracts, including disputes arising in relation to the award of new concessions or changes to the remuneration of existing contracts. It defends clients in cases seeking to overturn corporate approvals granted by Spain's key financial regulators. It also stands out for its advice to ride-hailing service providers on administrative and public law disputes relating to their authorisation to operate in Spain. The group counts major infrastructure, energy and utilities companies among its key clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Iberdrola on a range of regulatory issues, including matters regarding capacity mechanisms, charging points and green electricity supply contracts.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's client service is great, the communication is very fluid and the team makes our work a lot easier.

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  • The Clifford Chance team offers knowledge of current regulations, extraordinary and rigorous legal analysis and a strategic business vision.

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  • The team is constructive in offering alternative solutions.

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  • The lawyers at Clifford Chance are very responsive at all times and are one step ahead.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jaime Almenar
    Jaime Almenar

    Jaime Almenar

    Jaime Almenar handles contentious public law matters, including claims relating to the fulfilment of hospital management or telecoms concessions. He also advises on regulatory issues arising from corporate transactions in regulated sectors.

    • Jaime Almenar is very committed and has a lot of knowledge and great experience in public and regulated law.

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    • Jaime Almenar has a very quick and agile mind. Sometimes, we have very technical questions, and he is very clear and quick on those issues. He adapts to our needs and has a proactive focus.

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    • Jaime Almenar is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with; he is creative, fast-paced and has extensive knowledge and experience.

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    • Jaime Almenar has a great understanding of the client's business needs, always finding the best legal path to achieve its goals.

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    • Jaime is very responsive, available for his clients and knowledgeable.

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  • José Luis Zamarro
    José Luis Zamarro

    José Luis Zamarro

    José Luis Zamarro advises Spanish construction, infrastructure and water companies on disputes arising in relation to new public tender processes or existing concession contracts. He also assists with transactions that have a key regulatory component, including energy and transport sector deals.

    • José Luis Zamarro is very commercial and good legally and technically speaking; he is always looking to solve problems and can do 20 things at the same time.

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    • José Luis Zamarro is fantastic.

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