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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters advises on diverse administrative law matters, including appeals against decisions taken by energy, financial services or telecommunications regulators. Complemented by a top-tier energy practice, the firm acts for an impressive client list consisting of prominent Spanish utilities companies and oil and gas suppliers on major regulatory disputes. It has acted for banks on high-profile cases relating to their remuneration for the provision of emergency finance for failed gas storage projects. Linklaters' public law team also assists with an analysis of regulatory issues arising in relation to M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Iberdrola on its successful judicial challenge at the CJEU and Spanish Supreme Court regarding the financing of social vouchers introduced in 2009 to discount electricity supply for vulnerable customers.

Strengths

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"Linklaters' lawyers are technically incredibly knowledgeable and are always able to provide terrific practical and pragmatic advice."

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"The lawyers always adapt to our necessities and understand our constraints."

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"I like the way they do the work. It's exhaustive, with a lot of attention to detail, good drafting skills and great argumentation. They have a user-friendly approach."

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Notable Practitioners

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José Giménez
José Giménez
Star Individuals

Stellar practitioner José Giménez is the key driving force behind Linklaters' superb reputation among major energy and telecoms clients. He also advises infrastructure companies on administrative proceedings, and he assists with M&A transactions that have significant regulatory implications.

"José Giménez gives us a lot of peace of mind and provides great added value."

"I would highlight his creativity in the solutions he provides."

"José Giménez is simply an exceptional lawyer."

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Mario Garcia
Mario Garcia
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Mario Garcia assists with administrative disputes and regulatory aspects of M&A, often in the energy and telecoms sectors.

"I would highlight hisproactivity and the quality of his writing and the answers."

"He's totally reliable."

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José Giménez
José Giménez
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Mario Garcia
Mario Garcia
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