Department profile
Eversheds Sutherland

Public Law

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Eversheds Sutherland

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About

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Our Public Law Department is managed by Alberto Dorrego and Andrés Jimenez since2012. Both Alberto and Andrés have a broad and recognized experience in practising Spanish Public Law, acquired during over more than 30 years serving as lawyers in the Spanish Parliament (the Congress of Deputies and the Senate).

The team is specialized in Spanish Public Law (Administrative Law and Regulatory) working both in controversial and non-controversial matters (advisory and transactional issues):

  • Litigation practice. The team has an extensive practice in complex Government litigation, representing our clients in disputes and all kind of controversies against central Government, Regions, municipalities and Government Agencies and bodies. Both Partners frequently act at Judicial Review specialized Courts in Spain (Supreme Court, Supreme Regional Courts), Constitutional Court of Spain and international Courts (European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights), as well as in proceedings before regulatory bodies (CNMC, and other national regulatory agencies). 
  • Transactional practice. Our team gives permanent support and legal advice to other practice areas of the Firm (at international and local level) in transactions with Public Law issues involved to both national companies and international ones with interests in Spain.

Industries (6)

  • Government contracts, concessions and infrastructure
  • Pharmaceutical and Health Sector
  • Transport
  • Energy
  • Water supply
  • National and international reach

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland is experienced in administrative and regulatory issues related to contentious, advisory and transactional matters. The team shows particular strength in contentious-administrative cases, also representing clients before the Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented IATA in a controversy brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland has deep knowledge of our sector and excellent communication skills.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland always provides quick responses and excellent service.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland has great lawyers.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Eversheds Sutherland adopts a 360-degree view of any issue, covering all possible aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alberto Dorrego
    Band 2Alberto Dorrego

    Alberto Dorrego

    Alberto Dorrego has impressive experience in public contract disputes and judicial reviews of administrative decisions. He also has standout expertise in claims brought to the European Commission seeking to challenge pieces of Spanish legislation on the basis of their incompatibility with EU principles.

    • I would highlight Alberto Dorrego's patience; he takes the time to meet with me and explain the situation, always with a positive attitude. He is very agile and a great speaker.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Alberto Dorrego always provides excellent service and is results-oriented.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Alberto has deep knowledge of administrative law and public procurement, as well as a capacity for innovation.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Alberto Dorrego is phenomenal. His technical knowledge is amazing; he knows the administration and how to interact with it. He really knows the law, is technically impeccable and great at preparing claims.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Alberto is approachable, friendly and the most knowledgeable person I know for administrative law. He explains things in a way that makes everything seem very simple.

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Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (1)

Spain

Members

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  • Andrés Jiménez

    Head of Department

  • Carlos Pérez Infante

  • Javier Juan

  • Claudia García

  • Jaime Peralta

  • Natalia Mejón

  • Alberto Dorrego

    Head of Department

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