About

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Our team is composed of lawyers affiliated to the most prestigious Government organisations and is highly regarded in the field of public law, advising on all forms of relationships with different authorities and Public Sector organisations, including public procurement, compulsory purchase orders, pecuniary liability, public authority assets, disciplinary proceedings, licences and permits, subsidies and judicial reviews.

The team has a renowned track record in different areas of regulation (energy, finance sector, TMT), providing comprehensive advice to countless domestic and international clients.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Spain

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has a solid public law practice that serves a variety of listed domestic companies, governmental bodies and local branches of major multinationals. Its lawyers advise on contentious and advisory matters for key clients in the energy, telecoms and financial services sectors. It also handles bids for public contracts and related litigation.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Meta on public law aspects of the Spanish side of its subsea cable project connecting Myrtle Beach with Anjana.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ignacio Grangel Vicente
4
Ignacio Grangel Vicente
Head of Public Law
4
Band 4

Ignacio Grangel Vicente leads CMS's public law team and has particular experience advising clients in regulated sectors on public procurement contracts as well as administrative disputes.

Ignacio Grangel Vicente's business acumen is invaluable, as he understands the needs of the business and tailors legal advice to support strategic objectives.

Ignacio Grangel Vicente's ability to handle complex matters is remarkable, providing clear and well-founded solutions even in scenarios with multiple legal implications.

Ignacio demonstrates an excellent level of service and responsiveness, always being accessible and effective within tight deadlines.

Javier Torre de Silva
4
Javier Torre de Silva
4
Band 4
Javier Torre de Silva advises on public law mandates involving regulated sectors, including telecoms and infrastructure.

Javier Torre de Silva's dedication, knowledge and availability are second to none.

Javier Torre de Silva is very efficient and has a great commercial vision.

Alfonso Codes
5
Alfonso Codes
5
Band 5

Alfonso Codes brings extensive experience across all areas of public law from his previous role as a state attorney. He acts in both advisory and contentious matters, advising leading companies on regulatory and public procurement issues.

Alfonso Codes is very knowledgeable, accessible and collaborative.

Alfonso Codes is a super-attentive and diligent person.

Juan Moreno
5
Juan Moreno
5
Band 5

Juan Moreno has wide-ranging advisory and contentious experience, advising large corporations in highly regulated sectors. He is particularly regarded for his transactional expertise, with a notable focus in the data centre sector.

Juan Moreno is an excellent lawyer and a great collaborator who adheres to deadlines.

Ranked Lawyers at
CMS

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Spain

Public Law

Ignacio Grangel Vicente
4
Ignacio Grangel Vicente
Head of Public Law
4
Band 4
Javier Torre de Silva
4
Javier Torre de Silva
4
Band 4
Alfonso Codes
5
Alfonso Codes
5
Band 5
Juan Moreno
5
Juan Moreno
5
Band 5

Members

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Alfonso Codes

Ignacio Astarloa

Ignacio Grangel Vicente

Ignacio Grangel Vicente

Head of Department

José Luis Pérez-Campoamor

Juan Moreno

Reyes Robledo