Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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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.
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CMS advised Meta on public law aspects of the Spanish side of its subsea cable project connecting Myrtle Beach with Anjana.
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The team's combination of deep technical expertise and sharp commercial insight has proved crucial. It handles complex matters with confidence, precision and a calm, solution-oriented approach.
CMS offers personalised, high-quality legal advice tailored to each client's specific needs. Other key strengths are its availability and prompt response times.
The CMS team's strengths include its closeness and transparency with the client, its knowledge of the Spanish public sector and its flexibility in adapting to our needs.
CMS' service is exceptional; there is agility in responses, and urgent deadlines are met. On a technical level, there is consistent quality across the team.
CMS has in-depth technical and regulatory knowledge and offers precise solutions tailored to complex regulatory environments, as well as a proactive and customer-oriented approach.
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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's dedication, knowledge and availability are second to none.
Javier Torre de Silva is very efficient and has a great commercial vision.
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 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.
Head of Public Law
Public Law
Public Law
Public Law
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José Luis Pérez-Campoamor
Alfonso Codes
Juan Moreno
Ignacio Astarloa
Reyes Robledo
Javier Torre de Silva
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